Tyler Sachs
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge,TN
Professional Summary
Undergraduate condensed matter researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, part-time enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin. Experienced in pulsed laser deposition and thin film synthesis, including advanced exfoliation techniques and high-speed imaging of plasma-plume dynamics. Additional experience in SQUID and Josephson-junction experiments, spectroscopy, ellipsometry, 3D modeling, and data analysis both small and large-scale. Interested in graduate research involving convectional and unconventional superconductivity, transition-metal oxide thin films, Moire physics, and interface engineering. Contributor to two manuscripts currently under review.
Work History
2 Months
08.2026 - Current
2 Months
Education Collaboration Research Intern
Oak Ridge National Laboratory | Oak Ridge, TN
08.2026 - Current
- Collaborated on second research paper, currently under review.
- Optimized thickness for interfacial gold as a method of residue reduction in thin film synthesis.
- Operated high speed camera to capture and analyze plasma plume dynamics in PLD chamber.
2 Months
06.2026 - 08.2026
2 Months
Research Student Intern
Oak Ridge National Laboratory | Oak Ridge, TN
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Collaborated on a research paper, currently under review.
- Eliminated thin film residue by introducing gold as an interfacial layer.
- Modeled crystal structures in blender to create simulations and diagrams, measure theoretical distances for bonding, and explore various sigma values for CSL's.
4 Months
01.2024 - 05.2024
4 Months
Magnetic Matter Research Lab Assistant
FRI, University Of Texas At Austin | Austin, TX
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted labs guided by graduate students and wrote professional reports on process and findings.
- Safely operated equipment with temperatures ranging from 300 to -200 degrees Celsius to create a superconducting sample.
- Tested and logged super conducting samples' resistivity as a function of temperature.
9 Months
09.2022 - 06.2023
9 Months
Data Management Engineer
Bell Flight, Textron | Hurst, TX
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted in the organization of data to facilitate clear communication among departments.
- Implemented the use of company database software to efficiently mark more than 500 documents with necessary export information.
- Attended professional meetings with stakeholders
3 Months
05.2022 - 08.2022
3 Months
Swim Instructor
YMCA | Fort Worth, TX
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Taught daily swim instruction to students ages 1-13 with varying skill levels.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Received a customer service award from an observing executive.
3 Months
05.2022 - 08.2022
3 Months
Lifeguard
YMCA | Fort Worth, TX
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
3 Months
05.2023 - 08.2023
3 Months
Host
PieTap | Fort Worth, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Handled unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Managed 20-30 reservations, to-go orders, and allergies concerns by phone daily.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
“Live your life as an Exclamation rather than an Explanation”
Sir Isaac Newton
Projects
- Superconductivity Lab Design, Student Project Lead , Sep 2025 – present
- - Collaborated with Dr. Nicholas Galitzki to design superconductivity experiment for the Modern Physics Laboratory course.
- - Developed and executed experiments using a SQUID and supplementary circuitry to investigate the impact and applications of Josephson dynamics and quantum interference in superconducting systems.
- - Ensured proper equipment and instructional material would be present for future students.
- Computational Analysis of Josephson Dynamics, Research Team Member, Oct 2025 – present
- - Collaborated in a team of four to model ‘artificial atoms’ using Josephson junction dynamics in python, linking to concepts from the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics, using RCSJ and Ginzburg–Landau models.
- - Presented model and findings that expand upon theory through digital analysis and simulation.
- Crime Trends with Weather and Housing in Austin, Project Leader, Jan 2025 – May 2025
- - Analyzed crime in Austin using NIRBS data from Austin Open Data Portal, cross-referencing with Weather and residential information where applicable.
- - Utilized RStudio and Python to clean and visualize multiple data-frames with 20+ columns and nearly 500K rows.
- - Facilitated efficient group work and communications using collaborative software tools such as GitHub.
- - Presented findings to graduate students, professors, and employees of the city of Austin.
Software
- Languages: Python, R, Java, JavaScript, HTML, LaTeX
- Analysis: RStudio, Microsoft Excel, LabVIEW, OceanView, Maestro
- Design / Modeling: GitHub, AutoCAD, Blender
Skills
Experiment Design
PLD Growth
Thin Film Handling / Transfer
Technical Writing
Laboratory safety protocols
Soldering
CPR
First Aid
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
The University of Texas At Austin | Austin, TX | 08.2023 - Current
Minor in Statistics and Data Science
Elements of Computing Certificate
- GPA: 3.85
- Society of Physics students
- Clubs: Texas Taekwondo, Texas Ballroom
Relevant Coursework:
- Intro to Solid State
- Quantum Mechanics II, Atoms and Molecules
- Classical Electrodynamics
- Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
- Advanced Laboratory
- Elements of Software design
- Elements of Data Science
- Computational Physics
- Vector Calculus
- Differential Equations with Linear Algebra
High School Diploma
I.M. Terrell Academy For STEM And VPA | Fort Worth, TX | 08.2019 - 05.2023
- GPA: 4.73
- Rank: 3
- SAT: 1500
- Drone Club Mentor
- Elected Captain of Cyber Patriots team
- Garden Club Treasurer
- National Honor Society
- Awarded AP Scholar with Distinction
- AP credit awarded in: Physics C: Mechanics and E&M, Calculus AB and BC, Computer Science Principles, Computer Science A, Biology
Volunteering
150+ Hours:
- Botanical Gardens, Austin and Fort Worth
- Union Gospel Mission Lancaster Shelter, Fort Worth
- Austin Annual Book Festival, Austin
- Trinity River Trash Bash, Fort Worth
- NAMIWalks Mental Health, Austin
Interests
Academic: Condensed Matter Physics, Particle Physics, Computational Physics
Entertainment: Movies, Video Games, TTRPGs, Anime
Sports: Ballroom Dancing, Volleyball, Soccer, Taekwondo