2020 Virtual undergraduate Research symposium
X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Simulator
PROJECT NUMBER: 89
AUTHOR: David Fresco, Computer Science | MENTOR: Xerxes Steirer, Physics
ABSTRACT
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X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) is a non-destructive method of material analysis often used in research. Despite its capability, its usefulness is often impeded by the burden of data interpretation and the delicate nature of its hardware. A free and open source XPS simulator will allow students and researchers to familiarize themselves with XPS data without requiring access to expensive and sensitive equipment.
VISUAL PRESENTATION
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AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY
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David Fresco is a junior in computer science with an interest in physics. He is excited to work in undergraduate research because it enables contribution to the world in a way much more tangible than coursework can provide. XPS is a technology that has potential to greatly advance the ways we do chemical and materials analysis and David is happy to be a part of it.
David,
I was really impressed by your oral presentation especially. You spoke clearly and in an accessible way about a complex topic. I understood your purpose and project nicely! The poster was also well done.
I might have liked to have learned a bit more about the end goal. In some ways, it seems as if you’re merely trying to find an accessible way to train people in XPS. Don’t get me wrong– that’s great. But what does that training give us — that is, what are the bigger implications of your very hard work?
Nice job.
Ken