Senior Researcher, Electromagnetics Resume Zain Clark Senior Researcher, Electromagnetics (860) 555-3187 zain.clark@example.com linkedin.com/example/zainclark Hartford, CT 06103 STRENGTHS Concept to prototype Turned early RF ideas into modeled, fabricated, and measured demonstrations. A clear test plan kept research moving. Measurement discipline Built repeatable characterization plans and compared predictions with data. Colleagues relied on those results during design reviews. Multidisciplinary research Connected engineers, physicists, and materials researchers around shared device goals. Unexpected issues became useful design evidence. Technical communication Translated complex electromagnetic findings into proposals, papers, reports, and invention disclosures that gained research leadership confidence. Research mentorship Guided junior researchers through modeling, fabrication, testing, and analysis. Questions became stronger experiments and cleaner documentation. SKILLS Electromagnetics RF Circuits Wave Propagation Antenna Arrays Computational Electromagnetics Radar Signal Processing Remote Sensing RF Photonics Imaging Systems Communications Networks Prototype Fabrication Experimental Methods Research Proposals Technical Writing Project Management LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 9.9 Years Senior Research Scientist, Electromagnetics at Helios Advanced Systems (3.8 Years) Research Scientist, RF and Electromagnetics at Northstar Applied Physics Laboratory (2.4 Years) Electromagnetics Research Engineer at Pioneer Microwave Research Institute (2 Years) Graduate Researcher, Applied Electromagnetics at University Research Lab (1.8 Years) SUMMARY Senior electromagnetics researcher with 9 years advancing RF and microwave technologies through computational modeling, prototype fabrication, experimental characterization, and technical publication. Holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with deep experience in fundamental electromagnetism, wave propagation, RF circuits, wave material interactions , antennas, antenna arrays, computational electromagnetics , radar, remote sensing, imaging, communications, RF photonics, and functional materials. Leads research from early concept formation through proof of concept demonstrations, connecting simulation, fabrication, measurement, and multidisciplinary analysis. Develops technical proposals, reports, conference papers, peer reviewed articles, invention disclosures, and project plans. Mentors researchers, coordinates laboratory programs, resolves design tradeoffs, and communicates findings clearly across engineering, physics, program, and research leadership audiences. EXPERIENCE Senior Research Scientist, Electromagnetics Helios Advanced Systems January 2023 - Present Hartford, CT Leads applied electromagnetics research for RF sensing and communications concepts, guiding simulation, fabrication, measurement, publication, proposal, and multidisciplinary delivery activities. Led RF sensing research from analytical models through fabricated prototypes and laboratory measurements. Designed antenna array studies using computational electromagnetics and circuit analysis before fabrication. Characterized wave material interactions through repeatable measurements and prediction comparisons. Connected RF devices with photonic and functional material concepts for aerospace sensing. Authored reports , papers, invention disclosures, and proposal sections for research programs . Mentored junior researchers across modeling, fabrication , testing, data analysis, and documentation. Research Scientist, RF and Electromagnetics Northstar Applied Physics Laboratory July 2020 - December 2022 Boston, MA Developed antennas, RF circuits, electromagnetic models, and proof of concept experiments supporting radar, remote sensing, imaging, and communications research programs. Developed antennas and RF circuits for radar, remote sensing , and communications programs. Built multi domain workflows linking full wave behavior with RF circuit response. Planned calibrated experiments that identified loss mechanisms in microwave components. Investigated emerging RF materials for compact sensing, imaging , and communications architectures. Contributed work plans, risk assessments, and technical narratives to research proposals . Converted validated findings into conference submissions, reports, and intellectual property documentation. Electromagnetics Research Engineer Pioneer Microwave Research Institute June 2018 - June 2020 Worcester, MA Performed computational and experimental research on RF and microwave components, translating system needs into reproducible device targets and measurement workflows. Created antenna and passive RF models for engineered material prototypes. Compared computational predictions with vector network analyzer and chamber measurements. Designed fixtures and test procedures that improved prototype characterization traceability. Analyzed radar and communications use cases for device level research targets. Maintained notebooks, analysis scripts, figures, and summaries for design reviews. Resolved fabrication and measurement issues with physicists and electrical engineers. Graduate Researcher, Applied Electromagnetics University Research Lab August 2016 - May 2018 Amherst, MA Supported supervised graduate research in antennas , RF circuits , computational modeling, fabrication, measurement, and technical communication for sensing applications. Implemented full wave models for radiating and guided wave structures. Evaluated frequency response, electromagnetic fields, and material sensitivity through simulation . Fabricated laboratory prototypes and compared measured performance with simulated results. Investigated wave propagation through controlled experiments with documented uncertainty. Prepared figures and technical sections for journal and conference manuscripts. Coordinated laboratory equipment, datasets, schedules, and multidisciplinary research communication. PROJECTS RF Photonic Sensing Demonstrator 2024 A small modeling result revealed a practical sensing path. Connected RF structures, photonic concepts, and functional materials through simulation and laboratory evaluation for an aerospace oriented proof of concept. Antenna Array Characterization Program 2022 Array coupling became the central design question. Combined computational electromagnetics, circuit analysis, fabrication, and calibrated measurements to refine bandwidth and radiation performance. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Research leadership recognition for advancing RF sensing and communications concepts from models through laboratory proof of concept demonstrations. Technical publication recognition for peer reviewed articles, conference proceedings, reports, and invention disclosures in applied electromagnetics. Mentorship leadership for guiding junior researchers across simulation, fabrication, measurement, analysis, and documentation. EDUCATION Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering University of Massachusetts Amherst GPA: 4.0 2018 Amherst, MA Coursework: Electromagnetics, RF circuits, antenna theory, computational modeling Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering University of Connecticut GPA: 4.0 2013 Storrs, CT Coursework: Electromagnetic fields, microwave engineering, circuit analysis, signal processing CERTIFICATIONS Export Control Awareness 2024 Laboratory Safety Training 2023 TECHNICAL SKILLS Electromagnetic Modeling: Computational electromagnetics, full wave simulation, multi physics modeling RF Circuit Design: RF circuits, microwave circuits, active circuits Antenna Engineering: Antennas, antenna arrays, radiation analysis Wave Analysis: Wave propagation, wave material interactions, guided waves Radar Systems: Radar signal processing, radar sensing, radar imaging Remote Sensing: Remote sensing, imaging systems, aerospace sensing RF Photonics: RF photonic circuits, photonics, optical interfaces Materials Research: Functional materials, engineered materials, emerging structures Experimental Testing: Vector network analyzer, chamber measurements, calibrated measurements Research Delivery: Proof of concept, prototype fabrication, technology readiness Technical Communication: Research reports, conference proceedings, peer reviewed articles Intellectual Property: Invention disclosures, patent support, technical documentation SKILLS Electromagnetics RF Circuits Wave Propagation Antenna Arrays Computational Electromagnetics Radar Signal Processing Remote Sensing RF Photonics Imaging Systems Communications Networks Prototype Fabrication Experimental Methods Research Proposals Technical Writing Project Management PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, electromagnetics and microwave research community participant. Applied Physics research network participant, supporting multidisciplinary exchange across RF, photonics, materials, and sensing. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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