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 (16)
minecraft10
minecraft-forge10
forge10
java10
adventure10
fabric8
player8
metals5
mixins4
spigot4
accessibility1
addon1
whoops1
api1
daisy1
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
gottsch/gottsch-minecraft-ProtectIt
Sep 2021 - Mar 2023
A simple land ownership / block protection Minecraft mod.
Contributions:1 release, 62 commits, 11 PRs in 1 year 6 months
minecraftminecraft-forgefabric1-16-5mod
gottsch/gottsch-minecraft-MageFlame
Jan 2023 - Mar 2025
Contributions:42 PRs, 67 pushes, 14 branches in 2 years 1 month
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