Education
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 2011- Dec 2018
Fall 2018 - Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering
Fall 2014 - Masters of Science, Masterials Science and Engineering
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 2007-2011
Physics Bachelors of Science, Materials Science Minor
Physical
Vapor Deposition: Molecular-Beam
Epitaxy, E-Beam Physical Vapor Deposition
Material processing: Doping, annealing, and etching of ceramics to tailor material properties
Material structure and stress characterization: XRD, SEM, AFM, Ellipsometry, EDS
Electronic properties characterization: Cryogenic and high-frequency characterization of capacitance and dielectric properties
Custom fabrication and testing: Design and installation of electrical characterization and vacuum systems, tool maintenance, photolithography
Computational design of materials:
Density functional theory, cluster computing
Clare Boothe Luce Fellow
P&G poster Prize Winner 2015
Teaching Assistant Excellence Award 2013
Sigma Pi Sigma, Physics Honor Society Member
Publications
1. N.M. Dawley, E. Marksz, A.M. Hagerstrom, X. Lu, M.E. Holtz, G.H. Olsen, J. Zhang, C.J. Fennie, D.A. Muller, N.D. Orloff, J.C. Booth, D.G. Schlom, “Applying chemistry to make today’s best tunable millimeter wave dielectric even better: The inequivlance of strain and chemical pressure,” (In Preparation).
2. N.M. Dawley, E.K. Pek, C.-H. Lee, Y. Zhu, Q. Mao, J.A. Mundy, D.A. Muller, X. Xi, D.G. Cahill, & D.G. Schlom, “Thermal conductivity of the n = 1–5 and 10 members of the Srn+1TinO3n+1 Ruddlesden-Popper superlattices,” (In Preparation).
3. N.M. Dawley, D.J. Keeble, & D.G. Schlom, "Off-stoichiometric defect accommodation in (SrTiO3)nSrO Ruddlesden-Popper superlattices studied with positron annihilation", (In Preparation).
4. A.M. Hagerstrom, X. Lu, N.M. Dawley, H.P. Nair, J. Mateu, R.D. Horansky, C.A.E. Little, J.C. Booth, C.J. Long, D.G. Schlom, & N.D. Orloff, “Sub-nanosecond tuning of microwave resonators fabricated on Ruddlesden-Popper dielectric thin films,” Advanced Materials Technologies, 2018, 1800090 (2018).
5. C.E. Kendrick, C. Bomberger, N.M. Dawley, J. Georgiev, H. Shen, & J.M. Redwing, “Silicon nanowire growth on poly-silicon-on-quartz substrates formed by aluminum-induced crystallization,” Crystal Research and Technology, 48, 658 (2013).
Presentations
1. N.M. Dawley, X. Lu, N.D. Orloff, M.E. Holtz, C.-H. Lee, J. Zhang, D.A. Muller, J.C. Booth, D.G.
Schlom,
“Designer (SrTiO3)n(BaTiO3)mSrO Superlattices for mmWave Tunable Dielectrics."
Electronic Materials and Applications, (Jan 2017), Orlando, FL. (Invited talk given)
2. N.M. Dawley, C.H. Lee, & D.G. Schlom,
“Changing the Channel on Satellites: Designer Oxides for
High Frequency Tunable Dielectrics.”
P&G TechEx symposium, (Sept 2015), Ithaca, NY. (Invited
talk given)
3. N.M. Dawley, C.H. Lee, J.S. Zhang, & D.G. Schlom,
“Designer Oxides for High Frequency Tunable
Dielectrics.”
Materials Research Society Conference, (November 2014), Boston, Ma. (Poster
given)
4. N.M. Dawley, C.H. Lee, & D.G. Schlom,
“Designer Oxides for High Frequency Tunable Dielectrics.”
CCMR Symposium, Oxides: Saving the World at 4K! (May 2013), Ithaca, NY. (Poster given)
5. N.M. Dawley, C.E. Kendrick, & J.M. Redwing,
"Aluminum-induced Crystallization of Silicon on Quartz
for Silicon Wire Array Solar Cells."
2010 National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN)
REU Convocation (August 2010), Minneapolis, MN. (Presentation and poster given).
6. N.M. Dawley, C.E. Kendrick, & J.M. Redwing,
"Aluminum-induced Crystallization of Silicon on Quartz
for Silicon Wire Array Solar Cells."
Penn State REU Conference (August 2010), State College,
PA. (Presentation and poster given).
7. N.M. Dawley, B. Ali, I. Shah,
“The Fabrication and Characterization of Hybrid Organic Solar Cells.”
2008 Energy and Sustainability Conference (August 2009), Newark, DE. (Poster given).
Graduate Activities
Cornell University Engineering Mentoring Partnerships 2013-2017
Mentor of minority engineering students to support in studies and future aspirations
Ewha-Luce International Seminar: Expanding Horizons Summer 2015
3 week leadership program in Seoul, South Korea focused on leadership and cultural exchange for women in STEM
USA Science and Engineering Festival Volunteer April 2014
Led engaging science demos with the American Physical Society for the general public
Colman Leadership Program Janurary 2014
Selected to participate in week-long workshop focused on team building and leadership
Society of Women Engineering Undergrad Mentoring 2012-2013
Mentor to undergrad women engineers, supporting studies and providing resources to advance support in future career
Teaching Assistant-MSE 4020/5820 Fall 2012
TA for Mechanical Properties of Materials, Processing, and Design
Responsibilities included holding office hours, grading, and writing homework and exam solutions
Undergraduate Leadership and Activities
Sigma Pi Sigma, Physics Honor Society Spring 2010 - 2011
President (2010 – 2011)
Coordinated physics tutoring and physics educational events for students
Nano and Emerging Technologies Club (NExT) 2009 – 2011
President (2009-2010) , Founding Vice-President (2009)
Organized events to raise awareness among students of new emerging technologies and foster student research in the university community
Society of Physics Students 2008 – 2011
Secretary (2009-2010)
Corresponded with invited speakers to follow up and thank after talk
Solar Car Club 2008 - 2011
Electrical Team Co-leader (2008 – 2011)
Researched and worked on the coding and circuitry behind car battery protection system