Michael Manfre

- Supported superconducting-qubit hardware testing and characterization in a cryogenic lab environment, with hands-on work around dry dilution refrigerators (setup handling, troubleshooting, line checks, warm-up/cooldown workflows). - Assisted with manual fridge operations when required, including controlled cooldown to cryogenic temps and careful handling procedures around the He3–He4 mix process. - Performed and documented line checks and configuration steps supporting chip bring-up prior to tuning and measurement runs. - Contributed to readout-chain tune-up activities (frequency sweeps to locate resonances; bias tuning steps for readout components; supported flux-qubit tuning workflows and measurement collection). - Helped run thermal/temperature-dependent measurements using DAC-driven heating signals, and supported debugging efforts to improve measurement efficiency. - Analyzed experimental datasets to identify patterns/features, extracted insights for the team, and built a concise PowerPoint-style summary of results.

- Worked within an active research laboratory environment supporting experimental diagnostics for high-speed particle characterization using two-dimensional angular optical scattering (TAOS) techniques. - Developed image masks and worked within a MATLAB codebase to map scattering patterns from high-speed particle imagery, contributing to early-stage data processing workflows. - Completed laser safety training for Class 3A and Class 4B laser systems, enabling independent work within a regulated laboratory environment. - Created a research poster summarizing internship contributions, approved for public release by LLNL.

- Joined a newly established research collaboration between West Chester University and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory focused on optical scattering characterization of aerosol particles. - Applied NASA TMatrix computational code to simulate light scattering patterns, modifying algorithms for project-specific analysis needs. - Participated in weekly research meetings, contributing to ongoing discussion of experimental results and simulation outputs. - Served as the most senior student researcher on the project, representing the WCU student group in the early stages of the LLNL collaboration.

- Gathered, cleaned, and analyzed large datasets to produce actionable insights supporting the global travel and tourism industry. - Built data visualizations, dashboards, and recurring reports used by cross-functional teams across the travel and tourism vertical. - Presented findings clearly and iterated on reporting based on stakeholder feedback to improve clarity and usefulness. - Worked in a remote, fast-moving environment with an emphasis on clean data, repeatable workflows, and on-time delivery.

- Greeting potential customers and assessing purchasing needs by actively listening and providing recommendations based on customers' automotive requirements - Researching new car products and trends through automotive releases to stay up to date and make best recommendations to potential customers - Demonstrating car functions to customers, describing options, explaining related purchasing costs and accompanying customers on test drives - Qualifying warm internet leads and follow up with information regarding new and pre-owned vehicle availability, options and price

Focus: Quantum Nanotechnology

Participated in a 5-year dual degree program where students study Physics for their first 3 years at West Chester University, followed by studying Quantum Science and Engineering at the University of Delaware for the last two years. Upon completion of the 5 year program, students are awarded a BS in Physics from West Chester University, and an MS in Quantum Science & Engineering from the University of Delaware.