Thomas Rogers

Thomas Rogers

Virginia Tech — Physics B.S. · Blacksburg, VA
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Experience
Ashkar Lab Undergraduate Research Assistant Jan 2026 — Present · Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Tech · Soft-matter & computational physics

Simulated lipid membrane dynamics during phase transitions using computational modeling. Worked with SANS and SAXS imaging simulations to characterize soft-matter structures at the nanoscale.

Computational modelingSoft matterSANS / SAXS
LewisGale Hospital Medical Physics Shadowing Jun — Aug 2026 · Roanoke, VA
Clinical environment · Head Medical Physicist

Observed and assisted with linear accelerator (LINAC) QA, patient charting, and bolus fabrication workflows.

LINAC QAClinical workflowPatient charting
Education
Virginia TechPhysics B.S.Expected Spring 2027
Blacksburg, VA

Coursework spanning classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum theory, and computational physics.

GPA · 3.40
Virginia WesternGeneral Studies A.S.Spring 2024
Roanoke, VA

Completed foundational coursework and transferred to Virginia Tech with strong academic record.

GPA · 3.74
Projects

Axon Technology

Founder · Memory systems & cognitive architecture.

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Threshold Labs

Founder · Exercise science & OAT.

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Blacksburg Online

Founder · Local web + SEO.

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Full list with expandable details at projects.html →

Skills

Software

  • Web Development
  • Backend Development
  • UI/UX — Figma, Framer
  • CAD — Fusion 360
  • Ultimaker Cura
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Microsoft Office

Technical

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Woodworking
  • Hardware Assembly
  • SANS / SAXS Sim
  • LINAC QA

Interpersonal

  • Fast learner
  • Effective communicator
  • Project management
  • Client relationships
  • Self-directed
  • Works well under pressure

Coding

  • HTML & CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • C
Honors

Transfer record and lab placement at Virginia Tech following A.S. with 3.74 GPA. Research assistantship in active soft-matter lab. Clinical shadowing placement in medical physics.

References available on request · Last updated 2026 · thomasrogers@vt.edu