ANGEL PENA DOMINGUEZ
Bakersfield,USA
Summary
Resourceful Graduate Research Assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in Condensed Matter Physics through high-quality research. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities. Skilled in creating efficient systems to organize and manage experimental data.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Southern California, USC
01.2025 - Current
- Helped Teach Physics college-level courses for over 60 students.
- Assisted with development and implementation of new course materials to enhance learning experience.
- Developed and graded exams and assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Southern California, USC
08.2024 - Current
- Condensed matter physics experiments were conducted using a Helium nano-droplet apparatus.
- Contributed to 4 professionally-written scientific papers for publication.
- Created novel data analysis techniques for molecular beam spectroscopy experiments.
- Designing and programming parts and tools for the laboratory (using hardware or software such as AutoCAD, Mathematica, Python, and LabVIEW)
Research Intern
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Studied the physics and chemistry of low temperature hydrocarbon ices, applied to the surfaces of bodies in the outer Solar System under Dr Edith Fayolle
- Collected new Near-Infrared data on Propyne, Propene, Propane, and Allene ice
- Operated an ice spectroscopy machine under ultrahigh vacuum and cryogenic temperatures
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Southern California
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Conducted research under Professor Vitaly V Kresin and assisted his graduate students in the lab
- Utilized molecular beam apparatus including a cryogenic nozzle and quadrupole mass spectrometer to measure polar molecule deflection in superfluid helium nano-droplets
- Engineer and design tools used in the laboratory
- Work funded by Summer Undergraduate Research Funds (SURF) and Student Opportunities for Academic Research (SOAR)
Research Intern
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Studied the physics and chemistry of low temperature hydrocarbon ices, applied to the surfaces of bodies in the outer Solar System under Dr Edith Fayolle
- Collected new Near-Infrared data on Propyne, Propene, Propane, and Allene ice
- Operated an ice spectroscopy machine under ultrahigh vacuum and cryogenic temperatures
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
Education
Ph.D. - Physics
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2029
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2024
Skills
- Python
- Experimental condensed matter physics
- FEMM
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Mathematica
- MATLAB
- Ultra High-Vacuum Systems
- Mass Spectrometry
- Optics
- Cryogenics
- Fusion 360
- AutoCAD
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Southern California, USC
01.2025 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Southern California, USC
08.2024 - Current
Research Intern
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
05.2024 - 08.2024
Research Intern
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
05.2023 - 07.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Southern California
05.2022 - 05.2024
Ph.D. - Physics
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Southern California
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