1. DAVID BARTON
dbarton@bu.edu • linkedin.com/in/daavster • (631) 747-0698
29 Eatons Neck Road • Northport, NY 11768
EDUCATION
Boston University College of Engineering, Boston, MA May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, GPA: 3.92/4.00
Nanotechnology Concentration, Physics Minor
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Software: Experienced in C/C++, Matlab, Verilog, OrCAD PSpice, Altium, and Cadence Allegro
• Applications: Proficient in LaTeX, Pages, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
• Laboratory: Skilled in Photolithography, Atomic Force Microscopy, and Silanization
RELEVANT PROJECTS
Plinko from The Price is Right July-August 2015
• Created and customized a C++ program of the original game, featuring accurate use of physical laws
• Implemented object-oriented programming to organize the code in an efficient manner
Truss Design and Implementation October-December 2014
• Designed and analyzed various trusses using Matlab to determine the model with the maximum stability
• Engineered the optimal truss model to assess our accuracy in predicting its maximum load capacity
EXPERIENCE
Nanotechnology Research Laboratory; Boston, MA February 2014-Present
Research Assistant
• Develop and implement unique surface modification processes
• Work closely alongside graduate students to become more knowledgeable about 2D crystals
• Experienced user of diverse scientific instruments and machinery
Boston University Kilachand Honors College Ambassador; Boston, MA February 2014-Present
Student Ambassador
• Function as liaison for prospective Kilachand Honors College students
• Consistently provide information and student perspectives at open houses
Boston University Kilachand Honors College Peer Adviser; Boston, MA September 2014-Present
Peer Adviser
• Aid in immersion for new Kilachand Honors College students
• Promote positive atmosphere for peer advisees through planned functions
HONORS
• Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society Fall 2015-Present
• Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Funding Award Fall 2014-Present
• Dean’s List Fall 2013-Present
• Kilachand Honors College at Boston University Fall 2013-Present
ACTIVITIES
• IEEE, Boston University Chapter Fall 2015-Present
• Boston University Concert Band, Principal Clarinetist Fall 2013-Present
• Northport Community Band, Clarinetist Summer 2013-Present

2. LABORATORY PROJECTS
Strain Engineering in Graphene Through Friction Control September 2014-Present
• Established different processes for both macroscopic and microscopic hydrophobic substrate patterning
• Processes: substrate preparation, piranha cleaning, UV degradation, and mechanical exfoliation
• Goal: measure strain-induced pseudomagnetic fields in graphene
Seven Segment Display April-May 2015
• Utilized Verilog to program a Xilinx FPGA board
• Programmed counters, clock dividers, debouncers, a MUX, and a hex-to-7-segment decoder
• Performed simulations and analyzed waveforms of every circuit element to ensure correct functionality
BJT and MOSFET Amplifier Circuits April-May 2015
• Constructed common-emitter and common-collector BJT amplifiers
• Incorporated common-source and common-drain MOSFET amplifiers
• Identified the overall gain in cascaded amplifier circuits through small-signal analysis
Theremin (Electronic Musical Instrument) February-March 2014
• Assembled and soldered many different circuit elements to a printed circuit board
• Utilized resistors, capacitors, diodes, operational amplifiers, a rectifier, and a potentiometer
• Connected a power switch, battery connector, and output jack in order to achieve full practicality
RELEVANT COURSES
Modern Physics
Probability Theory
Logic Design
Signals and Systems
Electronics
Electromagnetic Systems
Quantum Physics Control Systems Microprocessors
EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE
Optical Microscopes
Dicing Saw
UV curing device
Reactive Ion-Etcher
Photoresist Spinner
Contact Angle Goniometer
Mask Aligner
Atomic Force Microscope
Hotplate Systems
Oscilloscope Digital Voltmeter Soldering Equipment
ADDITIONAL ACCOLADES
Top Applicant for Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Funding Fall 2015
• Placed higher than all other Boston University Undergraduate applicants
• Received perfect ratings across 5 different categories
Boston University Electrical Engineering Accreditation Student Representative November 2015
• Selected as 1 of 3 students to represent the Electrical Engineering Department
• Discussed the overall effectiveness of the Electrical Engineering program with Accreditors
Student Panelist for edX Global Forum November 2014
• Chosen as 1 of 9 students from Boston colleges and universities to discuss blended learning
• Responded to questions from distinguished university professors and international industry professionals
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Research: Procurement, Proposal Writing, Presenting Results, Problem-Solving, Data/Image Analysis
• Language: Intermediate Proficiency in French, Elementary Proficiency in Hebrew
INTERESTS
Music, Strength Training, Running, Swimming, Technology