Erik Tastepe
Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
From Winter Garden, Florida
From Winter Garden, Florida
Currently a full-time student at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL pursuing an MS in Materials Science & Engineering with specialized training in semiconductor physics and fabrication. I am looking for opportunities to build connections, develop leadership, and gain experience in the field.
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Erik Tastepe Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Erik Tastepe of Winter Garden, Florida, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Tastepe was ...
February, 28 2018 - Verified by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Undergraduate Research Assistant at University of Florida
Researcher in UF Department of Materials Science & Engineering: Xue Research Group
Research focuses on the capabilities and optimization of solution-processed hybrid perovskite photodetectors
Synthesize semiconductor devices on ITO-coated glass substrates through spin coating, vacuum chamber deposition techniques
Characterize material properties such as current density voltage, external quantum efficiency, detectivity, and film thickness
November 2017 - Present
Materials Engineering Intern at University of Florida IPPD
Conduct research and development with interdisciplinary team of six engineers to reduce the variability and error in the clients in-house mechanical polishing process
Develop the projects design of experiments and characterize materials using scanning electron microscopy and optical profilometry
Write weekly memos and complete deliverables that track the progress of the project so that all team members work most efficiently
August 2017 - Present
Outdoor Guide at UF Center for Outdoor Recreation and Education
TRiP (Travel and Recreation Program) Leader in the Center for Outdoor Recreation and Education at the University of Florida
Guide groups of UF students on one-day and multi-day outdoor excursions to various locations throughout the Southeastern US
Learn and practice how to effectively lead and manage groups of participants from diverse backgrounds
Work with other guides on risk management strategies and implementation of emergency medical aid
July 2016 - Present
