Will Gottsch
Doctoral Student at Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Top SchoolWill Gottsch is a doctoral student in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics at Boston University with a decade of hands-on experience in materials science and thin-film processing. He transitioned from managing high-volume thin film processes at Intel to pursuing research-driven materials engineering, blending industrial rigor with academic inquiry. His background includes applied physics and materials science degrees from the University of Washington, undergraduate research on algae-derived biocomposites, and practical engineering roles designing experimental mining and tunneling equipment. Leadership roles—from VP of SAMPE’s university branch to director-level fraternity duties and camp facilitator—underscore his ability to teach, coordinate teams, and lead projects in diverse settings. Will’s profile reflects a rare combination of manufacturing process expertise, experimental lab skills, and outreach-driven mentorship. He brings a pragmatic, multidisciplinary approach to advancing materials and condensed matter problems.
10 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Materials Science and Engineering (BS), 3.41, Materials Science and Engineering (BS), 3.41 at University of Washington4.11, 4.11 at Ferris High School
Github Skills (8)
minecraft10
minecraft-forge10
forge10
java10
adventure10
metals5
accessibility1
scala1
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
gottsch/gottsch-minecraft-Dungeon-Denizens
Apr 2022 - Jul 2026
A mod that adds a classical set of mobs to your Minecraft world. The main influence of most of these creatures is from playing Ultima IV & V back in the day.
Contributions:16 PRs, 57 pushes, 9 branches in 4 years 4 months
gottsch/gottsch-minecraft-MageFlame
Jan 2023 - Mar 2026
Contributions:42 PRs, 67 pushes, 14 branches in 3 years 2 months
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