Jeffrey Ivie
About Jeffrey Ivie
Jeffrey Ivie is a Postdoctoral Appointee at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in semiconductor fabrication and machine learning analysis techniques. He holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Arizona.
Current Title and Role
Jeffrey Ivie currently holds the position of Postdoctoral Appointee at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He began his tenure in 2019, where he has been contributing significantly to various research projects and technological advancements in the field of physical chemistry and nanofabrication.
Previous Academic Positions
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Jeffrey Ivie held several academic positions. He was a Graduate Student at The University of Arizona from 2012 to 2019 in Tucson, Arizona, focusing on advanced research in physical chemistry. Prior to that, he was a SURP Student at the University of Tennessee in 2011 for 2 months in Knoxville, Tennessee. He also served as an REU Student at The University of Memphis for 2 months in 2010 and again in 2009.
Educational Background
Jeffrey Ivie earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Chemistry from the University of Arizona, where he studied from 2012 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from Georgia College and State University, completed between 2007 and 2012.
Nanofabrication and Experimental Development
At Sandia National Laboratories, Jeffrey Ivie developed an entirely new experimental platform and extensive nanofabrication procedures. His work in this area includes advanced techniques in semiconductor fabrication such as lithography, thin film deposition, and dry etching.
Machine Learning and Molecular Semiconductors
Jeffrey Ivie created a machine learning analysis technique to study intrinsic dipole moments and linker group chemistry in conjugated molecular semiconductors. His innovative approach in employing machine learning for chemical analysis has set a new standard in the field.
Technical Skills and Proficiency
Jeffrey Ivie is skilled in various surface and analytical spectroscopy methods, including SEM, XPS, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and NMR. He is proficient in several programming environments such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, and FORTRAN, which aids in his research and development projects.