Lily Williams

Provide expert feedback on large LLM responses to complex physics queries, create evaluation rubrics for AI response quality, and advise on AI integration into physics and R&D workflows.

Designed, operated, and maintained custom cryogenic AFM systems for nanoelectronic device characterization and performed precision micro-soldering and troubleshooting of vacuum instrumentation.

Led undergraduate lab classes emphasizing hands-on experimental methods, trained students in instrumentation handling, measurement, and data acquisition best practices.

Built a large real-time maritime port database and developed internal tools to improve ML workflows for geospatial data processing, enhancing data availability for downstream models.

Evaluated detector performance in synchrotron X-ray imaging systems using image quality metrics and automated Python/MATLAB analysis to improve throughput and reproducibility.

Synthesized and characterized lanthanide-doped YSO microcrystals, operated FTIR/XRD/tunable lasers, and published peer-reviewed results on optical materials for photonic applications.

Assisted with Seasprite helicopter maintenance and avionics, applied engineering practices in safety-critical environments, and supported inspections and systems engineering tasks.

Grade: 3.8/4.0

M.Sc. in Experimental Nanophysics and Instrumentation Design focused on development and operation of custom low-temperature AFM systems for quantum dot nanodevice characterization.

Grade: 6.9/9.0 (US 3.6/4.0)

Bachelor of Science in Physics and Computer Science with coursework and research in X-ray imaging systems analysis and optical spectroscopy for lanthanide-doped microcrystals.