Junipero Verbeke
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🎓 Education

San Jose State University Expected June 2027

M.S. Electrical Engineering

University of California, Santa Cruz June 2025

B.S. Applied Physics

Mission-West Valley Community College - Santa Clara, CA September 2020 - June 2023

Engineering

Étoile du Matin - Eguelshardt, France September 2017 - June 2020

High School - French Baccalaureate, Mention très bien

📚 Publications and Awards
  • A. Lu, J. Verbeke, P. Oldiges, R. Arghavani, H. Y. Wong, "Self-Heating and Radiation Hardness Studies of 3nm GAA-FET-Based SRAM with Different Substrate Isolation Techniques," arXiv:2607.05789, 2026. [link]
  • Walter C. Benzing Fellow — San Jose State University (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)
  • EDGE Consortium Scholar — Dartmouth College (Spring 2026)
  • Hazel Anderson Estate Scholarship — San Jose State University (Fall 2027)
⏳ Experience

FinFET and Nanowire SRAM Radiation Hardness Studies Oct 2025 - Present

TCAD Simulation Framework

  • Extensive usage of Synopsys Sentaurus TCAD Suite (SDevice, Structure Editor, SProcess, SVisual, Sentaurus Workbench, Silicon Workbench, Sentaurus Data Explorer).
  • Characterized and modeled FinFET and Gate-All-Around FET devices and SRAMs under radiation using TCAD simulation (device simulation, process simulation, layout).

TSMC Washington May 2026 - August 2026

Etch Equipment Engineer Intern

  • Programmed and maintained Applied Materials and Mattson etch tools.
  • Designed and fabricated custom troubleshooting devices and made modifications to tools using KiCAD, CAD tools and 3D printing.
  • Performed hardware troubleshooting and soldering on electronic, hydraulic, vacuum and cooling subsystems.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Nov 2025 - March 2026

Research Collaboration

  • Initiated a joint effort between LLNL & SJSU on response of a cable in a metal cavity under X-ray irradiation.
  • Implemented a QSPICE environment to analyze effects of radiation-induced electromagnetic fields.

Veritas Managed Solutions, Inc. June 2021 - Present

Applied Engineer

  • Spearheaded the formation of the engineering team, contributing to revenue growth from $10M to $28M through expansion into advanced low-voltage projects.
  • Engineered and estimated over 200 bids, with large-scale system deployments at Tesla Gigafactories NV & TX.

🚀 Projects

2.45 GHz CMOS Low-Noise Amplifier Design December 2025

Cadence Spectre, Keysight ADS

  • Designed and simulated a 2.45 GHz Low Noise Amplifier using Cadence and Keysight Advanced Design System.
  • Achieved a gain (S21) of 16.25 dB and a Noise Figure of 1.25 dB within a 2 mW power constraint.
  • Implemented a common-source amplifier with inductive source degeneration using nmos1v_nat devices for optimal high-frequency performance.
  • Evaluated and compared lumped and distributed matching networks for optimal return loss and bandwidth.
  • Skills: RFIC Design, LNA, Cadence, Keysight ADS, Impedance Matching, Circuit Simulation.
  • View Final Report (PDF)

Quantum Games: Theoretical Framework and Strategic Advantages Dec 2024

Academic Research Paper - December 2024

  • Overview of efforts in bridging classical and quantum game theory, mapping strategic concepts onto quantum information language.
  • Analyzed how quantum mechanics resolves classical game theory dilemmas through superposition, entanglement, and unitary operations.
  • Demonstrated that quantum strategies can dismantle the Prisoner's Dilemma by establishing novel Quantum Nash Equilibria that are Pareto optimal.
  • Proved that optimal quantum strategies always yield payoffs greater than or equal to classical strategies: π̄quantum ≥ π̄classical.
  • Skills: Quantum Mechanics, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, LaTeX, Research Analysis, Strategic Optimization.
  • View Full Paper

Physics-Based Numerical Modeling of Dynamic Systems Nov 2023

Academic Project - November 2023

  • Developed numerical models for complex dynamic systems (e.g., double pendulum) from first principles (Lagrangian mechanics).
  • Implemented and solved differential equations using numerical methods (e.g., RK4, Euler) in Python (NumPy) and MATLAB.
  • Visualized system behavior with Matplotlib and analyzed computational efficiency of numerical solution techniques.
  • Skills: Python, NumPy, Matplotlib, MATLAB, Lagrangian Mechanics, Numerical Analysis.
  • View GitHub Repository

Real-Time LED Backlighting with Arduino Dec 2023

Arduino, C, Embedded Systems - December 2023

  • Developed an ambient lighting system using an Arduino microcontroller to control digital LEDs for real-time screen backlighting.
  • Used Arduino libraries to process screen color data and drive the LED strips, enhancing user experience.

Aerodynamic Analysis and Fluid System Validation Mar 2025

Physics Lab (PHYS 134) - March 2025

  • Investigated fluid dynamic principles using Pitot tubes, Venturi tubes, and airfoil lift analysis in a wind tunnel.
  • Collected and analyzed experimental data, validating results against theoretical principles (Bernoulli, Navier-Stokes concepts) and XFLR5 simulations.
  • Designed experimental protocols, including sensor data acquisition (pressure, velocity) and error analysis.
  • Gained insights into boundary layer effects and turbulence phenomena in aerodynamic testing.
  • Skills: Experimental Design, Fluid Dynamics, Aerodynamic Testing, XFLR5, Data Acquisition, Error Analysis.
  • View Full Report

Compton Scattering and Electron Mass Determination Feb 2025

Physics Lab (PHYS 134) - February 2025

  • Investigated Compton scattering using a scintillation counter, photomultiplier, and multi-channel analyzer.
  • Validated Dirac theory of the electron and the Klein-Nishina formula by measuring scattered photon energy.
  • Calculated electron mass as (9.51 ± 0.15) x 10⁻³¹ kg (within 4.45% of accepted value).
  • Determined proportionality constant between measured counts and Klein-Nishina cross-section, finding strong agreement with theory.
  • Skills: Nuclear Physics Instrumentation, System Calibration, Gamma Ray Spectroscopy, Gaussian Fitting, χ² Analysis, QED Principles.
  • View Full Report

Experimental Verification of the Zeeman Effect Jan 2025

Physics Lab (PHYS 134) - January 2025

  • Observed the Zeeman effect by measuring the splitting of mercury spectral lines in a magnetic field.
  • Utilized a Fabry-Perot etalon and CCD camera to project and measure split interference rings.
  • Calculated the Bohr magneton for parallel and perpendicularly polarized light (e.g., 8.37e-24 JT⁻¹ ±0.02).
  • Skills: Precision Optical Alignment, Fabry-Perot Interferometry, CCD Imaging, Data Analysis, Quantum Mechanics.
  • View Full Report

Website Development Jan 2024

Personal Business - January 2024 - Present

  • Developed full-stack websites for three different construction contractors using Astro, HTML/CSS, and React.
  • Integrated APIs such as Google Maps and SendGrid for enhanced functionality.
  • Utilized Git for version control and worked within a Unix Shell environment with VS Code.
  • Focused on JavaScript in conjunction with APIs and ESM modules.
  • Skills: Astro, HTML/CSS, React, JavaScript, API Integration, Git, Full-Stack Development, Client Relations.

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