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Curriculum Vitae
Liam T. Schmidt · Download PDF
Professional
Experience
Graduate Research Assistant — DeLTA Lab
Northeastern University
Sep 2023 — Present
Lead proposer on beamtime proposals at DOE national user facilities and
international synchrotrons. Research on altermagnetism in MnTe and CrSb,
van der Waals magnets, nickelate superconductors, and frustrated magnets.
Built rotational-anisotropy SHG and transient absorption systems. Developed
ML models for crystal field parameter extraction from XAS spectra.
Teaching Assistant
Northeastern University
Sep 2023 — Present
TA for Electronics Lab, E&M II, Statistical Thermodynamics, Physics for
Life Sciences, and Physics for Engineers. Mentored 12 undergraduates to
co-authored publications at ASEE and FYEE 2026.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Binghamton University
Sep 2021 — May 2023
Phase retrieval algorithms for phase contrast imaging. DFT calculations
using VASP and Quantum ESPRESSO.
Academic
Education
PhD in Condensed Matter Physics
Northeastern University
Sep 2023 — Present
Quantum Matter and Sensing Institute, DeLTA Lab. Research on altermagnetism
and quantum materials using synchrotron-based spectroscopies. PI on 15+
experimental campaigns at ESRF, Diamond, SOLEIL, MAX IV, NSLS-II, APS, ALS,
CHESS, CLS, TELBE, and TeraFERMI.
BS in Mathematical Physics & Mathematics, Summa Cum Laude
Binghamton University (SUNY)
Sep 2019 — May 2023
Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Mu Epsilon. Dual degrees with departmental honors
in Mathematical Physics and Mathematics. GPA 3.84/4.0.
Expertise
Skills
Synchrotron Techniques
- RIXS
- XMCD / XAS
- EXAFS
- XRD
Optical & Ultrafast
- RA-SHG
- THz Spectroscopy
- Transient Absorption
Computational
- Python
- Multiplet Theory
- DFT (VASP, QE)
- Machine Learning
Recognition
Awards
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Luigi Morelli Research Fellowship
Northeastern University · 2024
Competitive fellowship awarded to outstanding PhD students in the College of Science.
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Phi Beta Kappa
Binghamton University (SUNY) · 2023
Inducted into the nation's oldest academic honor society.
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Pi Mu Epsilon
Binghamton University (SUNY) · 2023
National mathematics honor society.
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Summa Cum Laude with Departmental Honors
Binghamton University (SUNY) · 2023
Graduated with highest latin honors and departmental honors in both Physics and Mathematics.
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