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Prof. Jennifer Heath, PhD.
Professor of Physics, ºìÌÒÊÓƵ
Solid State Physics

My research focuses on electronic transport in materials such as photovoltaics, two-dimensional materials, and polymer-nanoparticle composites, using Scanning Probe Microscopy and other methods. I enjoy teaching a wide range of courses, including Oscillations and Waves, Junior Laboratory, and Energy and Sustainability. I also garden, hike, and occasionally foster cats and kittens. My CV is here.

Ezra Frolich '28

"My lab work is currently focused on building and studying 2D devices with Kelvin Force Probe Microscopy. Outside the lab, I enjoy rock climbing, working out, hiking, and reading."

Zander, Ezra, and Natalie contributed to research that will be published in .

Rosa Coles '27

"In the lab, I am currently helping build and study 2D devices using KPFM. Outside of lab, I enjoy reading, writing, jiu-jitsu, acting, and dancing."

David O'Connor '29

"I am currently studying the properties of gold nono-particle platelets. Outside of the lab I enjoy music, skiing, movies, cooking, and ultimate frisbee. If I'm not in the lab you can either find me on the rugby field or at the movie theater."

Zeke Rein '27

"In the lab, I'm currently helping exfoliate 2D materials. A few of my interests outside of physics are photography, film, and hiking."

Zeke has taken on a variety of roles in the lab, and his contributions (with Leland and Anatalya) on radiation pressure forces were recently published by the .

Leland Russell ’27

Leland is currently a math/stats major at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ. In our lab, together with Zeke, he was instrumental in extending Anatalya's thesis work on radiation pressure force, to incorporate oscillating forces. This work was recently published by the .

Zander Scholl '26

"I love all things physics, but I'm especially interested in solid state and 2D materials. When I'm not in class or the lab, you can find me reading, playing the tenor sax, practicing calligraphy, or fencing."

Zander, Ezra, and Natalie contributed to research that will be published in .

Zander will be at UC Davis in fall 2026, pursuing his physics PhD.

Noah Miller '26

"In the lab, I am working on an optical lithography setup to be able to place precise electrical contacts. Outside the lab, I enjoy playing soccer, hiking, backpacking, climbing, and playing Minecraft."

Noah will be a physics PhD student at Temple University starting fall 2026.

Mateo Admire '26

"Currently, I'm measuring the conductivity of multiple PEDOT:PSS samples. Outside of the lab I love to snowboard (poorly), play video games and go on hikes!"

Rubayat Jalal ’26

"When I'm not solving physics problems, I like to stargaze, draw cute cartoons, and play video games."

Rubayat is continuing her studies as a physics PhD student at UC San Diego.

Pratik Oli ‘26

"Other than imaging samples in the lab for an eternity, I enjoy running, reading philosophy and using up Hagoromo chalks."

Leo Yang '27

Leo is now at Columbia University for the second half of the 3-2 combined engineering program, studying Electrical Engineering.

"I enjoy jogging and skiing in my free time. Besides doing research in physics, I love making and fixing things by hand."

Adam Friedland '25

Adam is pursuing a PhD in physics at Colorado State University.

Thesis: "Studying the Potential for Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy on Polymer Surfaces with Embedded Nanostructures"

Joaquin Fernandez Odell '25

Joaquin is currently pursuing his PhD in physics at Yale.

Outside of the lab, he loves playing frisbee, billiards, and video games.

Anatalya Piatigorsky '24

After a year as a post-baccalaureate researcher in Electrical Engineering at Portland State University, Anatalya has joined their program as a student, and is currently pursuing a Master's degree.

Thesis: "Experiments in Photon Propulsion: A Lab-Based Investigation into the Mechanism Behind Solar Sailing."

is being published by American Journal of Physics!

Natalie Rogers ’24

After graduation, Natalie spent a productive semester as a post-baccalaureate researcher in our lab (thank you Natalie!). She is now studying for a PhD in materials science at Dartmouth.

Outside of the lab, Natalie enjoys climbing, reading, and cooking. Thesis: "Illuminating MoS₂: Characterizing mm-Size Exfoliated 2D MoS₂ for Electroluminescence."

Zander, Ezra, and Natalie contributed to research that will be published in .

Daniel Collier ’26
In the lab, Daniel worked on 2D materials, focusing on separating and stacking graphene layers. Outside of the lab, he loves playing Ultimate Frisbee and piano, as well as reading and hiking! Daniel is currently a student at University of Oregon.

Amelia Schaeffer ‘23

Amelia is pursuing a PhD in Applied & Engineering Physics at Cornell University.

Amelia was a Chemistry-Physics major at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ. Outside of the lab she enjoys baking, hiking, and rock climbing. Thesis: "Striking Gold: An Atomic Force Microscopy Study of Gold Nanoparticle-Polymer Interfaces"

Bhavana Panchumarthi ‘23

After ºìÌÒÊÓƵ, Bhavana received a master’s degree from King’s College, University of Cambridge on a Sterling fellowship. She is now pursuing her PhD in quantum optics at Northwestern.

Thesis: "Dielectric Response of Bulk hBNA."

Katha Rajan ‘23

Katha helped set up the lab from the very beginning, and graduated with a Physics major in 2023. "I am currently working in experimental physics and geophysics at the University of Washington. Outside of the lab, I love to read, sketch, gym, and hang out with my cat!"

Skye Mandigo-Stoba ‘26

Skye is a Chemistry major who played a key role in helping set up the laboratory during 2022-2023, our first year. Outside of the lab, Skye enjoys quilting, spending time with chickens, and playing with her dog, Freyja