About Me,Mike Dillender
I am an undergraduate researcher at the University of Michigan's Excitonics and Photonics Laboratory majoring in Electrical Engineering with minors in Physics and Computer Science. My primary focus has been optics and solid state physics, and I am currently seeking a Ph.D. position in a lab studying the intersection of these two fields.
Recent Experience
Excitonics and Photonics Lab
Volunteer Research Assistant
June 2021 - Present, >1500 hrs
Work as a paid research assistant leading and contributing to a multitude of various projects.
UofM ECE Advising Office
Paid Student Advisor
Sept. 2022 - Present, 9-12 hrs/wk
Work in the ECE advising office answering student questions about the electrical and computer engineering department and it's relevant programs.
Bioplasmonics Group
Volunteer Research Assistant
Aug 2021 - Aug. 2022, ~300 hrs
Volunteered as a research assistant developing Labview and Python code for high-speed software-enabled autofocus. Also designed a PCB board for controlling a Galvo scanner.