Matthew Salfer-Hobbs

Matthew Salfer-Hobbs

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Research Engineer at University of Central Florida

  • Education

    • Duncan U. Fletcher High School

      2009 - 2013
      High School

      Activities and Societies: National Honor Society (Vice President), Fletcher Robotics Team (captain), drama club

    • University of Central Florida

      2021 - 2025
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    • Florida Institute of Technology

      2017 - 2019
      Master's degree Mechanical Engineering 3.71 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Research (self-driving vehicles), Thesis, Swing Dance (President)

    • Florida Institute of Technology

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering 3.45 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Fencing (president), Phi Eta Sigma (member), Campus Activities Board (member, committee head), Swing Dance (member)

  • Experience

    • Florida Institute of Technology

      May 2016 - May 2019

      -Taught Several classes, including Computer Aided Engineering, Introduction to General Engineering, and Statics-Performed research on self-driving vehicles, including conversion to drive-by-wire, as well as developing controllers for speed control and lane keeping-explained engineering concepts to groups of 10-40 students at a time-Graded homework and tests-Gave tours to students of the engineering department -Gave tours to prospective and incoming students to the university.-Communicated regularly with prospective students to provide information about the university.-Ran information sessions for the general engineering program, allowing families to get an insightful look on the program.-Participated in multiple discovery days, giving tours to 70+ people at a time.

      • Graduate Student Assistant

        May 2017 - May 2019
      • Engineering Department Student Employee

        May 2016 - May 2017
    • University of Central Florida

      Jun 2019 - now
      Research Engineer

      Works with lasers and optics at the Kennedy Space Center.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Technician class radio license

      ARRL, The national association for Amateur Radio
      May 2018
    • EFSET 76 Proficient (CEFR C2)

      EF Education First
      View certificate certificate
    • Machine Shop Level 2

      Florida Institute of Technology
      Sept 2016
    • Composites and Respirator Usage

      Florida Institute of Technology
      Oct 2016
    • Machine Shop Level 1

      Florida Institute of Technology
      Sept 2013