KASAR PROFIT
Bronx,NY
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards a degree in Astrophysics. Adept at testing and constructing scientific instruments, performing data analysis, and coding in MATLAB and Python for research. Extensive background in astronomy-related data analysis research.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Physics & Astronomy Mentor
Colgate University
08.2022 - Current
- Provided personalized guidance and support for mentees.
- Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Empowered mentees to take responsibility for their learning and development, fostering self-confidence and resilience.
- Organized events to foster a sense of community for underrepresented Physics & Astronomy Majors.
Fitness Center Monitor
Colgate University
06.2021 - Current
- Checked patrons into the fitness center, cleaned the machines and swept the floors every shift, and enforced the fitness center's code of conduct on any patrons violating it
- Answered any questions that patrons might have about membership or the facility's amenities.
Research Intern
Flatiron Institute
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Ran hydrodynamic computer simulations modeling galaxy formation and black hole binary systems.
- Analyzed simulation data output to make predictions for detecting electromagnetic signatures of supermassive black hole binary systems.
Physics Peer Learning Facilitator
Colgate University
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Enhanced peer learning by assisting students in lab work
- Increased student engagement by facilitating interactive discussions and incorporating real-world examples in lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment, establishing rapport and trust with students through open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with tailored strategies to cater to individual needs, resulting in improved performance.
Research Assistant
North Carolina State University
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Researched gas clouds expanding from the galactic center of the Milky Way
- Performed data analysis on data from Hubble Space Telescope (HST) to determine the properties of the gas
- Used python to extract and plot the HST data
- Presented my research findings at a museum in Raleigh and PhysCon 2022.
Research Assistant
Colgate University
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted my physics professor in the terahertz spectroscopy and ultrafast lasers lab
- Constructed an autocorrelator, a device used to measure the pulse length of the laser in the lab
- Tested beam splitters and polarizers for autocorrelator setup.
Research Assistant
Colgate University
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted my physics professor in the terahertz spectroscopy and ultrafast lasers lab
- Constructed an autocorrelator, a device used to measure the pulse length of the laser in the lab
- Tested beam splitters and polarizers for autocorrelator setup.
Counselor
St. Raymond Elementary School
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Supervised 2nd-grade students in the After School Program
- Served as a homework help counselor for 3rd graders
- Became the Head of Homework Help and assisted all grades with homework and oversaw other homework help counselors.
Research Assistant
The City College Of New York
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted an environmental science research professor in constructing, programming, and installing carbon dioxide sensors to take readings of CO2 levels nearby the campus
- Constructed the solar panel that powered the sensor
- Recalibrated a new batch of CO2 sensors the next summer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY05.2024
High School Diploma -
St. Raymond High School For Boys
The Bronx, NY05.2020
Skills
- Coding Languages MATLAB and Python
- Data Analysis
- Constructing Scientific Instruments
- Testing Scientific Instruments
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Adaptability
Additional Experience
AI4ALL, Princeton University. Princeton, NJ (07 2018 - 08 2018)
- Attended a summer program focused on artificial intelligence ethics and computer science applications.
- Worked on a project focused on using artificial intelligence to predict future outcomes of disadvantaged children from mostly urban areas based on different variables in the child’s life.
- Achieved this by utilizing information from a dataset about disadvantaged children living in urban areas.
Publications
- Koudmani, S., Somerville, R. S., Sijacki, D., Bourne, M. A., Jiang, Y. F., & Profit, K. (2023). A unified accretion disc model for supermassive black holes in galaxy formation simulations: method and implementation. arXiv preprint arXiv: 2312.08428.
Timeline
Research Intern
Flatiron Institute
05.2023 - 08.2023
Physics Peer Learning Facilitator
Colgate University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Physics & Astronomy Mentor
Colgate University
08.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
North Carolina State University
05.2022 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
Colgate University
01.2022 - 05.2022
Fitness Center Monitor
Colgate University
06.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
Colgate University
05.2021 - 07.2021
Counselor
St. Raymond Elementary School
10.2019 - 03.2020
Research Assistant
The City College Of New York
06.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics
Colgate University
High School Diploma -
St. Raymond High School For Boys