Brandi is a rising senior at Cal Poly Pomona studying physics with an emphasis in optics. At her home campus, she conducts research on biconically tapered optical fibers used in biological sensing applications. She is at the University of Michigan this summer to participate in a NSF funded REU hosted by the Center of Photonics and Multiscale Nanomaterials. While not doing research, Brandi enjoys exploring Ann Arbor, reading in the park or eating great food.

Brandi is working with Peter on the investigation of spintronic phenomena in chalcogenide thin films.

Sai is a senior studying Materials Sciences and Engineering and minoring in Physics. Currently, she works with the synthesis and characterization of high entropy oxides. Previously, she worked with Professor Charles McCrory on the synthesis and characterization of various mixed metal oxides. In her free time she enjoys cooking, running, and long walks to the Dude.

Sai is working with Peter on bulk synthesis and deposition of High Entropy Oxides

Congratulations to Thomas on graduation and your new position. This past year, Thomas has been doing great work with Peter on the synthesis of High Entropy Oxides. We are sorry to see you go, but excited for your success and a little jealous that you get to live in San Diego.

Congratulations to Andrew, who will be starting work at Chrysler next fall. We are sorry to lose you, but wish you the best at your new job.

Congratulations to Steve and Peter for passing their respective qualifying exams.