Jose Camacho, Senior, Physics, 2021

Research Program: MURPPS
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Dong Yu
Research Title: Helicity Dependence of Topological Insulators
Hometown: Montclair, California
Three words to describe me: Thoughtful, open minded, structured

What are your future plans and/or goals?

Future plans I have are to continue physics research in graduate school, present the current research I am working on and I hope to explore more into it. I do plan to continue my research.

In what ways has engaging in undergraduate research impacted your future goals and plans?

I have a better understanding of what research looks like and how I'll apply it in graduate school. I am more excited now to apply to graduate school and attend.

What contribution(s) will your research make to your field of study?

The contribution the research I am working on is on special materials with quantum mechanical properties that can be used in quantum computing in order to optimize computational calculations.

What preparation and research experience did you have before applying to your research program?

The preparation I was asked of was knowledge in C++ and Python programming as well as some knowledge in electricity and magnetism concepts.

What advice do you have for other undergraduate students seeking research experiences?

Get to know your professors and their interests to see if they bring up a topic you are interested in. They are more than happy to talk to you about what they do.

What else would you like us to know about you?

I enjoy writing code, grounding and brewing coffee, and riding my bike around Davis.