Applying to Graduate Programs · Fall 2027

Carlton
Passley

Materials Scientist HBCU Alum Researcher

Undergraduate materials research in various energy technologies across Caltech, Argonne, and Princeton. Currently passionate about Nuclear Energy, Batteries, and Solar Power.

Carlton Passley, materials scientist
ARGONNE
CALTECH
PRINCETON
UVA
DSU
MATERIALS SCIENCE THIN FILMS PLASMA PHYSICS SOLAR ENERGY NUCLEAR GEOTHERMAL ELLIPSOMETRY AFM · SEM PYTHON · MATLAB SURFACE CHARACTERIZATION MATERIALS SCIENCE THIN FILMS PLASMA PHYSICS SOLAR ENERGY NUCLEAR GEOTHERMAL ELLIPSOMETRY AFM · SEM PYTHON · MATLAB SURFACE CHARACTERIZATION
01 / Research

Research Timeline

02 / Publications & Talks

Publications & Talks

Presenter2025

NSBP-NSHP Joint

Low-Cost Antireflective Coatings for Space-Based Solar Power

San Jose, CA · Poster
Oral Talk2025

DSU Research Day

Power Supply Divider for an Electron Energy Analyzer

Dover, DE · Talk
Presenter2025

Bull. of the AAS 57

Power Supply Divider for an Electron Energy Analyzer for MRE

AAS · National Harbor, MD
Abstract
Coauthor2024

Bull. of the APS

Preliminary Non-Maxwellian EED During Magnetic Reconnection

APS · Atlanta, GA
Oral Talk2024

NACtober

Power Supply Divider for an Electron Energy Analyzer

NAC · Washington D.C.
Presenter2024

Bull. of the AAS 56

Electron Energy Analyzer for Magnetic Reconnection Experiment

AAS · New Orleans, LA
Abstract
Coauthor2023

AGU Fall Meeting

MMS Statistical Analysis of Magnetic Structures in Turbulent Magnetotail

AGU · San Francisco, CA
Coauthor2023

APS DPP Meeting

MMS Statistical Analysis of Magnetotail Structures

APS · Denver, CO
Oral Talk2023

NACtober

Electron Energy Analyzer for Magnetic Reconnection Experiment

NAC · Washington D.C.
03 / Awards

Awards

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Patti Grace Smith Fellowship Finalist

Highly selective fellowship connecting Black undergraduates with paid aerospace internships, executive mentors, and commercial space careers.

TEAM-UP Together Scholar

National scholarship reducing barriers for students pursuing degrees in physics and astronomy.

CRLA Level II Certification

Highest tutoring certification from the College Reading and Learning Association, earned over two semesters of weekly training.

NAC Scholar

National Astronomy Consortium, a competitive program offering research, mentorship, and a national STEM network. Funded by NRAO.

Inspire Scholarship

Four-year full-tuition scholarship awarded by Delaware State University to qualifying Delaware graduates.

Summa Cum Laude · GPA 3.80

President's List (3 semesters) and Dean's List (4 semesters) at Delaware State University, Physics B.S.

04 / Teaching

Teaching & Leadership

Physics & Math Tutor

Delaware State University · 2023 to 2025

CRLA Level II certified. Supported 100+ students across upper-division physics (Quantum Mechanics, Thermal Physics, E&M) and mathematics through multivariable calculus.

100+
Students
3 yrs
Tutoring
L2
CRLA Certification

Teaching Assistant

Math Methods in Physics · 2025

Led weekly office hours with study guides, practice exams, and interactive tools (Kahoot) to reinforce complex methods coursework.

Weekly Office Hours
Study Guides
Interactive Sessions
Practice Exams

Leadership

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