Meral Reyhan
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ
M.S. Physics (with Thesis)
Graduation Date: October 2007
 Research: Nanocluster Nucleation on faceted surfaces
 Research: Nuclear Physics/Neutrino Scattering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
B.S. Physics/Mathematics
Graduation Date: May 2005
Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rutgers Univeristy, Piscataway, NJ
Research Assistant: Laboratory for Surface Modification
9/2006 – present
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Research in nanowire nucleation on faceted surfaces using Physical Vapor Deposition Techniques
 Used Auger Electron Spectroscopy, LEED patterns, and Scanning Tunneling Microscopy to determine surface
structure of Re(12-31) dosed with different substances
 Collected, analyzed, and evaluated physical data from AES experiments to create a model for surface coverage
 Designed and implemented a variety of image processing algorithms in C++ that enabled verification of experimental
data against previously established results
 Updated AES computer interface for functionality with modern computer systems
 Learned Ultrahigh Vacuum procedure using mechanical, molecular, diode, titanium sublimation, and ion pumps
Research Assistant: Nuclear Physics Group
12/2005 – 07/2007
 Research in nuclear target configuration and energy simulations used for the design of a new neutrino detector
 Shift leader (for LEDEX), responsible for troubleshooting all problems in Experimental Hall A and checking the
accuracy of data against figures of merit at Jefferson Lab in Newport News, VA
 Cryogenic Target Operator, responsible for maintaining temperatures of two cryogenic targets, following
experimental procedure, and changing targets in the beam line at Jefferson Lab
 Designed and implemented Fortran, C++, and Root programs in combination with a Monte Carlo simulation to
determine efficiency of different target configurations for the upcoming Minerva, neutrino scattering experiment
 Worked with team members fabricating a test photo multiplier chamber containing 256 fiber optic pixels to go into
production in spring 2008 for use at Fermilab
Teaching Assistant
9/2005 – 12/2005, Summer Session
 Responsible for the instruction and grading of three sections of thirty students in a general physics laboratory
 Prepared, developed and graded weekly lab reports and tests
 Prepared and presented solutions to various physics problems
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
Research Assistant: Nanophysics
9/2004- 1/2005
 Research of wetting properties of a myriad of nanostructured surfaces
 Performed complex experiments to measure contact angles between surface and water droplet
 Analysis and evaluation of overall trends in the measured contact angles of various samples
TECHNICAL PROFILE
 Strong quantitative and analytical skills, developed through academic and professional research projects
 Effective oral and written communication skills, developed through public speaking courses and research projects
 Experienced in ultrahigh vacuum technology, PVD, AES, STM, LEED, and QMS
 Capable of assimilating large quantities of information in a short period of time and knowing when to ask for help
Relevant Course Work: Mechanics, Electromagnetics, Applied Electrodynamics, Surface Science, Quantum Mechanics
Programming languages:
C/C++, Fortran77, SQL, Geant4
Operating systems:
Windows, Linux, UNIX
Software packages:
Mathematica, Matlab, Maple, ROOT, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, TeX
Citizenship:
USA
ACCOLADES, LEADERSHIP, AND ACTIVITIES
 Outstanding Winner/SIAM Award Winner of the COMAP Mathematical Contest in Modeling
 Sigma Pi Sigma Inductee, National Physics Honors Society
 Recipient of Summer Fellowship (REU provided by NSF) at Bucknell University
 President of the Rensselaer Astrophysical Society
PUBLICATIONS
2005
2005
2004
2002-2004
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Reyhan, Meral and John Evans. “A Quasi-Sequential Cellular-Automaton Approach to Traffic Modeling.” UMAP Journal 26.3 (2005).
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Ron, G. et al (Meral Reyhan). “Proton elastic form factor ratio at low ( G E
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(2007).
Reyhan, Meral , H. Wang and T. E. Madey, "Preferential nucleation of metallic clusters on a nanotemplate", Catal. Lett., (2008), in press.
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