JOHN M. ERICSON
Atlanta,Ga
Summary
Results-driven scientific programmer with over 5 years of experience in software development and design. Skilled in developing complex analysis applications and effectively communicating important findings to colleagues in various academic disciplines. Committed to contributing towards a sustainable future by leveraging a strong background in physics, math, computer science, and technical expertise to advance the development of cutting-edge scientific software solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Fellow
Georgia State University
01.2025 - Current
- Authored a professional scientific paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
- Applied theories and methods of physical and life sciences to interpret and perform analyses of experimental results using computational methods.
- Conducted document review, organization, and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
Scientific Programmer
Georgia State University
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Developed software for the analysis of complex physical simulations.
- Optimized application performance by developing algorithms and software to monitor and refine technical performance and configuration.
- Analyzed, reviewed, and revised programs to increase operating efficiency.
- Integrated data visualization media and tools to illustrate complex analyses.
Lidar Engineer / Software Developer
LevelV Consulting
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Led one of two teams on a limited project using LIDAR scanning technology to create 3D blueprints of cold storage warehouses across the US.
- Managed scanning routes, travel itineraries, and warehouse management to efficiently cover areas.
- Developed software for processing of 3D LIDAR point cloud data were into blueprints for the warehouses using python.
- Travel
Physics Intern (Part Time)
Physics.fm
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Translated the work of Dr. Randall Mills to test the validity of the Grand Unified Theory of Classical Physics.
- These phenomena were simulated using python, including the Young's double slit experiment and the Stern-Gerlach with the "classical electron".
- Remote
Customer Service Coordinator
Wahoo Fitness
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided technical support for various exercise and cycling technology products.
- Assisted customers with iOS/Android app questions, diagnosed issues, and found effective and efficient solutions.
- Consistently achieved high customer satisfaction ratings and ranked in the top 10% of coordinators.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Ga12.2024
Additional Coursework – Data Science / Applied Mathematics -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Ga08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Georgia
Athens, Ga08.2019
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, C, Java, MATLAB, HTML, PHP, SQL
- Frameworks & Libraries: Flask, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, PyTorch
- Scientific & Engineering Tools: Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulations, Autodesk AutoCAD, Arduino, 3D Printing,
- Technologies & Protocols: RESTful APIs, Open-source software development, Data visualization, Version control (Git)
- Research documentation
- Scientific writing
- Quantitative research
Accomplishments
First-author peer-reviewed publication in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics: “Evaluation of Weighted Voronoi Decompositions of Physicochemical Ensembles” (DOI: 10.1039/D5CP00763A)
Awards
Departmental Research Award, Georgia State Chemistry Department, Received the 2023 Georgia State University Chemistry departmental award for research excellence for my development of a molecular partitioning and analysis tool.
Publications
- Evaluation of weighting schemes in Voronoi diagrams of statistical ensembles (Part I)
- In Progress
- 2025
- Compared power and additively weighted Voronoi diagrams across statistical ensembles with varying polydispersity, density, and overlap to calibrate and understand volumetric divergences, revealing that small object subpopulations predominantly contribute to these discrepancies through their assignment in less spherical power cells.
- Evaluation of weighting schemes in Voronoi diagrams of physicochemical systems (Part II)
- Investigated the thermodynamic and molecular dynamics of volume as a key variable in understanding biological and technological processes, focusing on the partitioning of volumetric properties in molecular structures using weighted Voronoi diagrams to model spatial distributions and interactions within statistical ensembles and biopolymeric structures.
Timeline
Research Fellow
Georgia State University
01.2025 - Current
Scientific Programmer
Georgia State University
08.2021 - 08.2024
Lidar Engineer / Software Developer
LevelV Consulting
03.2021 - 08.2021
Physics Intern (Part Time)
Physics.fm
08.2020 - 07.2021
Customer Service Coordinator
Wahoo Fitness
11.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Chemistry
Georgia State University
Additional Coursework – Data Science / Applied Mathematics -
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Georgia
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