Dedicated Graduate Assistant skilled in research and academic publication standards illustrated over successful academic career. Hardworking with voracious appetite for knowledge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Research Foundation For SUNY
Stony Brook, NY
2020.08 - Current
Supported principal investigators (Jin Koda) during research into ultra-diffuse galaxies.
Gathered, reviewed and summarized literature from scientific journals and publicly available astrophysical databases.
Collaborated with academic colleagues at National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille on areas of shared research interest, such as low surface brightness science and galactic evolution.
Analyzed FITS image data to assist professors with various projects.
Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
Met regularly with research team to identify issues and maintain study alignment with objectives.
Conducted independent or supporting research on range of topics, following correct protocols for study integrity.
Presented summary of research results at American Astrophysical Society meetings.
Co-authored published paper in the Astronomy & Astrophysics journal.
Graduate Research Assistant
Research Foundation For SUNY
Stony Brook, NY
2018.08 - 2020.05
Supported principal investigators (Thomas Allison) during research into cavity-enhanced spectroscopy of water.
Developed and built instruments to facilitate laser experiments and collect data, including optical fiber amplifiers and photodetectors.
Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication in Applied Physics B.
Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
Gathered, organized and entered data into LabView.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
SUNY Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
2016.08 - 2018.05
Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades for physics lab courses, according to university standards.
Coordinated homework and assignments for absent students.
Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Math
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
2012.08 - 2016.05
Ph.D. - Physics And Astronomy
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY
2016.08 - Current
Skills
Research design
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Accomplishments
Delivered poster presentation on improved cataloging of ultra-diffuse galaxies at AAS 237 in 2021.
Presented research on systematic reddening of ultra-diffuse galaxies at AAS 240 in 2022.
Awarded the 2022 Peter B. Kahn award for outstanding research on ultra-diffuse galaxies in the Coma cluster.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Research Foundation For SUNY
2020.08 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Research Foundation For SUNY
2018.08 - 2020.05
Graduate Teaching Assistant
SUNY Stony Brook University
2016.08 - 2018.05
Ph.D. - Physics And Astronomy
SUNY Stony Brook
2016.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Math
Brandeis University
2012.08 - 2016.05
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