Ayush Patel
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Engineering Physics student at the University of Illinois Chicago with experience in research, data analysis, and tutoring. Intermediate in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++ for data visualization and problem-solving, with hands-on lab and teaching experience. Motivated, curious, and eager to learn in research and engineering environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Math and Physics Tutor
UIC Burnham Hall Tutoring Center
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted students in strengthening their problem-solving skills by providing targeted guidance and constructive feedback.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly to optimize learning outcomes.
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
UIC Mirbod Lab
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Worked with experimental and research data to build, analyze, and visualize graphs using MATLAB.
- Used Origin software to create publication-quality plots, perform data fitting, and clearly present experimental results.
Lab Technician Internship
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided technical support for both software and hardware issues in the research and testing lab environment, ensuring smooth functionality.
- Contributed to the setup and calibration of lab experiments involving electronic and mechanical components.
Weather Systems Engineer Intern
Nevis Disaster Management Department
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in the integration and testing of meteorological sensors and weather data acquisition systems, ensuring reliable real-time environmental monitoring.
- Analyzed large datasets from WRF (Weather Research and Forecasting) models and NOAA APIs to support internal research and reporting.
Education
B.S. - Engineering Physics
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, Illinois05.2028
Diploma in Natural Sciences -
Nevis Sixth Form College
Saint Kitts and Nevis05.2024
High School Diploma -
Charlestown Secondary School
Saint Kitts and Nevis05.2022
Skills
- Peer tutoring
- Motivating and encouraging
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
· Excellence in Academics Trophy- by the High Commissioner of India (Dr. K.J Srinivasa) to the Caribbean region
• The Merril Carbon Memorial Award- Top Physics Student (2024)
• Colin Walters Award- Top Science student (2023)
• Lorna Howell Award- Top Mathematics student (2022)
Timeline
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
UIC Mirbod Lab
09.2025 - 12.2025
Math and Physics Tutor
UIC Burnham Hall Tutoring Center
08.2025 - Current
Lab Technician Internship
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
06.2024 - 08.2024
Weather Systems Engineer Intern
Nevis Disaster Management Department
06.2022 - 08.2022
B.S. - Engineering Physics
University of Illinois Chicago
Diploma in Natural Sciences -
Nevis Sixth Form College
High School Diploma -
Charlestown Secondary School