Eric Harper
Research Materials Engineer
Dayton, Ohio, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolEric Harper is a Research Materials Engineer and PI at the Air Force Research Laboratory with 13 years of experience applying data analytics, machine learning, and scientific computing to photonic and nanoscale materials problems. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan and has a track record spanning academia, government labs, and industry—translating Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics simulations into predictive models and experimental insight. Eric blends hands-on computational tool development (Hoomd-Blue, custom scripts) with experimental background in organic photovoltaics and nanomaterials, enabling cross-disciplinary solutions from code to lab. At AFRL he leads ML-driven materials discovery efforts, combining domain expertise with practical deployment of AI for materials design. Notably, his early work includes programming lab instrumentation and life-cycle assessments, reflecting a rare mix of software, modeling, and materials sustainability experience.
13 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering at University of MichiganHigh School, High School at Oakwood High SchoolB.S., Chemical Engineering, 3.955, B.S., Chemical Engineering, 3.955 at University of Dayton
English
Github Skills (38)
simulation9
os-agnostic9
mojo8
python8
conda8
package-management8
linux7
initialize7
periodic6
solver6
polygons6
ecosystem6
delta5
package-manager5
heterogeneous5
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
harperic/freud
Feb 2013 - Jul 2017
Contributions:1 release, 1024 commits, 13 pushes in 4 years 5 months
harperic/harperic.github.io
Nov 2016 - Apr 2019
Contributions:5 pushes, 1 branch in 2 years 5 months
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