J.C. Salevan
About J.C. Salevan
J.C. Salevan is a Senior Institutional Research Data Analyst at Yale University, where he has worked since 2012. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science from Yale and has conducted research in triboelectricity, focusing on electrification in sandstorms and snowstorms.
Work at Yale University
J.C. Salevan has worked at Yale University as a Senior Institutional Research Data Analyst since 2012. In this role, he has contributed to various institutional research projects, utilizing data analysis to support decision-making processes within the university. His tenure at Yale spans over 12 years, during which he has engaged in significant research initiatives and collaborations.
Education and Expertise
J.C. Salevan holds multiple degrees from Yale University, including a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering and Applied Science, which he completed from 2012 to 2018. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) and a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in the same field between 2012 and 2015. Prior to his time at Yale, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics from the University of Maryland from 2008 to 2012.
Research Experience
J.C. Salevan has conducted experimental research in triboelectricity, focusing on electrification phenomena in sandstorms and snowstorms. His research included designing and building new experimental apparatus and automating experiments using LabVIEW and MATLAB. He identified a transient charging time that exhibited a strong dependence on mean grain size, contributing to the understanding of electrification processes.
Previous Positions
Before his current role at Yale University, J.C. Salevan gained research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Maryland from 2010 to 2012 and briefly at the University of Delaware in 2009. He also worked as an REU Student Researcher at Bucknell University in 2011. These positions provided him with foundational research skills and experience in academic settings.
Supervision of Undergraduate Research
J.C. Salevan supervised an undergraduate honors thesis under the guidance of D. P. Lathrop. This role involved mentoring students in their research endeavors, contributing to their academic development and fostering a collaborative research environment.