John Tichenor
Seattle,WA
Summary
As a dedicated physics undergraduate, I am deeply passionate about exploring the intricacies of the physical world and applying theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems. With a solid academic foundation and hands-on research experience, I am eager to take on new and exciting projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Student Researcher Seidler Lab
University Of Washington
01.2024 - Current
- Developed computational tools to support personal research in condensed matter physics.
- Performed X-ray emission spectra calculations using plane wave codes such as Feff10.
- Contributed to X-ray emission spectroscopy experiments, including data collection and analysis.
- Conducted literature reviews to refine research questions and align studies with current scientific developments.
- Prepared and delivered presentations summarizing research findings for internal use.
Math Tutor
Peninsula College
05.2022 - Current
- Guided students through problem-solving techniques, explaining calculations step-by-step to build understanding.
- Provided constructive feedback and recognized progress to boost confidence and performance.
- Developed personalized study plans by breaking material into manageable segments and targeting practice.
- Encouraged critical thinking by listening to students’ reasoning and fostering open discussion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2026
Associate of Science - Pre Scienes
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA06-2023
Skills
- Skilled in programming languages, including Java, C, and Python
- Experienced in high-performance and parallel computing on the University of Washington Hyak
- Knowledgeable in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and Keras
- Strong foundation in mathematics, including calculus, differential equations, and matrix algebra
- Solid understanding of classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermal physics, solid state physics and quantum mechanics
- Familiar with experimental techniques through lab coursework and undergraduate research
- Experienced in reviewing and synthesizing scientific literature to inform research questions
- Well-versed in probability and statistics for scientific applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills developed through coursework and presentations
- Experienced in project management, including version control and collaboration using GitHub
Timeline
Undergraduate Student Researcher Seidler Lab
University Of Washington
01.2024 - Current
Math Tutor
Peninsula College
05.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Pre Scienes
Peninsula College
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Washington
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