Matt Dwyer

Dr. Dwyer's expertise is in experimental physics and electrical systems. In particular, Dr. Dwyer has extensive experience utilizing magnetic materials, sensors, and cryogens to develop custom experimental apparatuses. Working within a variety of experimental labs has led to development of multiple skills including circuit design, electronic device analysis and repair, data analysis, vacuum system repair, and machining. Dr. Dwyer uses this knowledge to assist clients with a variety of applications including consumer products and industrial or electrical systems.

Dr. Dwyer received his Ph.D. in physics from The University of Texas at Austin wherein his dissertation focused on detecting very small magnetic forces across temperature ranges. Because of the large amounts of data needed for his dissertation work, Dr. Dwyer worked to automate both the data-taking and data-analysis processes via Python and custom circuitry. He also helped oversee the magnetic materials teaching laboratory, assisting undergraduates in designing new sensors for various applications.

Dr. Dwyer also received a Master's in physics with a focus on education from Northern Illinois University, studying various cohorts of students' preconceptions on physics concepts.