Aric Sanders
Applied Physicist
12490 Navajo CT, Westminster
Summary
Applied physicist with extensive experience in software design, software engineering, radio frequency systems metrology and scientific project development. The demonstrated ability to develop systems-level novel radio frequency measurement methods and software that encompass test automation, data acquisition, data post-processing, data management, and data analytics . Over 60 publications in diverse fields including radio frequency metrology, AMO physics, nanotechnology, microscopy and biology. A passionate learner with a strong team building instinct and the ability to adapt quickly.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Physicist
NIST
2022.10 - Current
- Utilized a systems-level approach to enable novel RF measurement methods in developing software frameworks that encompass test automation, data acquisition, data post-processing, data management, and data analytics for interference testing.
- Develop software best practices to integrate test and evaluation tools and data frameworks for research in interference and ecosystem assesments.
- Led coordination with researchers and engineers within the organization as well as external partners to inform measurement, data, and software requirements for citizens band radio service stakeholders.
Senior Scientific Software Architect
University Of Colorado At Boulder (NIST, NASCTN)
2019.08 - 2022.10
- Develop Python solutions to systems level
statistically designed experiments for
long term evolution (LTE) interference
studies. - Design, test and implement instrument
control for radio frequency physical layer
experiments. - Apply electrical engineering and
physical system domain knowledge to
complex experimental situations. - Train test and automation engineers and
junior data scientists.
Project Lead (Beyond S Parameters)
University Of Colorado At Boulder (NIST)
2015.12 - 2019.08
- Software design and implementation of
data acquisition, management and
analysis full-stack solutions. - Development and implementation of
traceable measurements of scattering
and wave parameters in radio frequency,
microwave and mm-wave. - Published and patented development of
large-signal network analysis
measurement techniques for complex
time waveforms in the Fourier domain.
Physicist
NIST, Optoelectronics Division
2010.08 - 2015.12
- Design, strategic planning and realization of +$10 M core microscopy facility.
- Installation, management, and training in ion, electron, light and scanned probe microscopy resulting in initial setup to productive operation in 1 year.
- Demonstration of analytic techniques for cellular uptake of gold nanoparticles, superconducting electronic fabrication and specialized scanned probe fabrication.
Post Doctoral Fellow
NIST, Optoelectronics Division
2006.08 - 2010.08
- Realization of microfabricated devices
and measurement techniques for
nanoscale materials. - Demonstration of mutliphysics testing of
gallium nitride nanowires. - Developed Silicon-Nitride masking
substrates for molecular beam epitaxy.
Research and Teaching Assistant
Yale University, Physics Department
2000.08 - 2006.08
- Demonstrated plasmon propagation
redirection and fanout in silver nanowires. - Developed fabrication for 345 GHz
superconducting mixer. - Directed student managed cleanroom.
- Taught and assisted in physics classes
and laboratory sections.
Education
Ph.D. - Physics
Yale University
New Haven, CT 2000.09 - 2007.12
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Mathematics
University of North Texas
Denton, TX 1995.08 - 1999.12
Skills
Data Acquisition, Management, Analysis, Databasing, and Networking
Microwave, Radio-Frequency and mm-Wave Measurement
Programming Languages - Python, Matlab, Labview, Mathematica, Java, C, R
Telecommunication Physical Layer Experimental Realization
Experimental Automation and Design of Experiments (DOE)
Radio Frequency Metrology (Network Analysis, Spectrum Analysis, and Over-the-air Testing)
Certification
NIST Distinguished Associate Award -"For assisting in the development of a validated test methodology to measure the impact of newly deployed commercial celluar equipment on DoD Test Range systems"
Selected Publications
Sanders, Aric et al., 2021."Laboratory Method for Recording AWS-3 LTE Waveforms", Technical Note (NIST-TN) -2159
Timeline
NIST Distinguished Associate Award -"For assisting in the development of a validated test methodology to measure the impact of newly deployed commercial celluar equipment on DoD Test Range systems"
2023-01
Physicist
NIST
2022.10 - Current
Senior Scientific Software Architect
University Of Colorado At Boulder (NIST, NASCTN)
2019.08 - 2022.10
Project Lead (Beyond S Parameters)
University Of Colorado At Boulder (NIST)
2015.12 - 2019.08
Physicist
NIST, Optoelectronics Division
2010.08 - 2015.12
Post Doctoral Fellow
NIST, Optoelectronics Division
2006.08 - 2010.08
Ph.D. - Physics
Yale University
2000.09 - 2007.12
Research and Teaching Assistant
Yale University, Physics Department
2000.08 - 2006.08
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Mathematics
University of North Texas
1995.08 - 1999.12