Hello, My name is Trevor Kelly and my passion is problem solving. As a Research Assistant I in Dr. Chen’s Quantum Optics lab, I have had the privilege of leading a team that made fundamental discoveries in the field of nonlinear, visible light physics.

Our group modeled and executed experiments to study the nonlinear interaction of visible radiation with various nanoparticles in colloidal suspensions. We also studied the resulting torque, and gradient and scattering forces imparted to the particles. Using advanced laboratory methods we worked with the mechanical side of optics and lasers to obtain experimental results. We used data acquisition by computational methods to analyze the experimental data.

This work generated the publication of three articles, scroll down for a full listing. I have also had the opportunity to present these papers to the scientific community. First at the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) convention, second at the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, Optical Society (OSA).

I am well versed with computer programing. I have written script using Matlab, Mathematica, Scientific Workplace, Python, and C to evaluate error analysis, numerical integration and differentiation, multi-body simulations, and a partial differential equations. I also have experience with Comsol to run simulations and using Labview to set up computer controlled data acquisition with GPIB and USB interface.

I have also had the privilege of running the SFSU Optical Society (OSA) student organization. I served at many posts, including president and treasurer. During my time in the student organization I was able to obtain many grants to aid in the organization operation. I also secured a grant to bring in a guest speaker, Yuri Kivshar from Australia. Dr. Kivshar’s has made important contributions to the field of optics and photonics.

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