Babu Pokhrel
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Results-driven Data Scientist with expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization. Demonstrated success in developing algorithms and managing large datasets to extract actionable insights, utilizing skills in C++, Python and SQL. Known for strong collaboration and mentoring abilities within diverse teams. Seeking to leverage data-driven decision-making skills to drive organizational success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Fellow
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Develop an algorithm in C++ and Python to read collision hit signal in the MPGD detector and digitize based on the test beam data for the ePIC detector for efficient signal processing
- Implemented various statistical models, such as regression analysis, Singular Value Decomposition, and least-square fit method to validate and search for new physics
- Mentor of graduate/undergraduate students: supervising their tasks to ensure on-time completion, helped debug existing codes, guide and encourage to meet their research goals
Research Assistant (PhD Thesis)
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Pioneered measurement in polarized proton-proton collisions, offer model-independent global extraction of transversity PDF for the first time
- Improved statistical uncertainty in asymmetry signal utilizing a dataset 25 times larger by a factor of three, confirming physics expectations and providing better insights into proton spin structure
- Developed advanced C++ algorithms using ROOT/PyROOT for data cleaning, analysis, and interpretation with sophisticated statistical methods analyzing real and simulated data from Monte Carlo simulation
- Employed advanced Bash scripting and XML for efficiently managing large files (more than 100000 files)
- Interpreted physics results using ROOT/PyRoot statistical methods and presented findings through visually compelling graphs and histograms created with ROOT and Matplotlib
- Collaborated in large teams, coordinating efforts to drive research progress and achieve goals
- Contributed to 'STAR Cold QCD' working groups, presenting research updates to 25-30 collaborators, enhancing communication and collaboration
- Calibrated TPC for over ten datasets, quantifying Space Charge distortion offsets to enhance particle tracking and identification
- Served as a detector operator for over 20 weeks, monitoring performance, maintaining detector status, and troubleshooting issues during high-paced experimental operation
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
- Prepared reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Drafted manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
- Presented experimental findings in presentations with graphs, charts and other visual aids.
Teaching Assistant
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Maintained up-to-date progress reports of more than 50 students using Excel for continuous and progressive learning using charts and graphs
- Developed tailored lesson plans and implemented effective teaching strategies for high school physics, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking
Physics/Math Faculty
Parasar College/Himalayan Int'l School, Nepal
Tanahun/Kathmandu, Nepal
04.2014 - 04.2017
- Taught math and physics at High School and College level students
- More than 98% of students succeed with more than 25% students scoring A+, managing to achieve higher education admission in the best universities in the world
- Developed and implemented novel, real-world-based experiments to simplify complex physics and math concepts, earning high praise from students
Research Assistant (M.Sc. Thesis)
Kathmandu University
Kavre, Nepal
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Developed a chemical vapor deposition setup for ZnO thin films on conductive glass and characterized them using XRD, absorbance spectroscopy, and STM
- Studied solar cell efficiency by measuring photovoltage and photocurrent, focusing on the impact of ZnO thin film thickness.
- Authored papers published in internationally acclaimed scientific magazines.
Education
Ph.D. - Physics
Temple University, College of Science And Technology
10.2023
Skills
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Tableau
- Adobe
- Word
- Latex
- C/C
- Bash
- Python
- NumPy
- Pandas
- Matplotlib
Accomplishments
- Peter Havas Humanitarian Scholarship for Outstanding Physics Graduate Students 2023/24 (Temple University)
Timeline
Postdoctoral Fellow
Temple University
11.2023 - 10.2024
Research Assistant (PhD Thesis)
Temple University
08.2020 - 10.2023
Teaching Assistant
Temple University
08.2017 - 08.2020
Physics/Math Faculty
Parasar College/Himalayan Int'l School, Nepal
04.2014 - 04.2017
Research Assistant (M.Sc. Thesis)
Kathmandu University
08.2012 - 08.2014
Ph.D. - Physics
Temple University, College of Science And Technology
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