Kristopher Passley
St. Petersburg,Fl.
Summary
Efficient Research Assistant able to complete a wide range of tasks. Dependable student with proven success in research and adept in laboratory experiments. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Student
James Strohaber PHD
Tallahassee, FL
05.2022 - Current
- Preformed quantum chemical calculations to determine potential energy landscapes in efforts to map dissociation pathways post ionization of molecules.
- Analyzed results from simulated calculations for different properties of molecules.
- Researched with terawatt titanium sapphire chirped pulse amplification laser.
- Calibrated both amplification stages of femtosecond laser.
- Perform alignment procedures, cleaning optics and documenting laser operations.
- Assisted senior graduate student with research proposal and prospectus.
- Met regularly with research team to identify and address issues with research and equipment.
Graduate Research Student
Ronald Williams PHD.
Tallahassee, FL
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Modeled trajectories of electrons and ions as they are influenced by the cross of an electric field and a magnetic field along its path
- In efforts to simulate paths of electrons and ions inside the Spheromak injector gun, which is comprised of array of cylindrical electrodes held at high voltage while being influenced by a normal magnetic field
- Explored some fundamental topics dealing with Plasma Physic such as, definition of plasmas, single-particle motions, plasmas as fluids and waves in plasmas.
Supplement Instructor
Famu physics Department
Tallahassee, FL
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided explanations to student struggling with topics in Undergraduate Physics courses
- Prepared materials for student to review and work through
- Gave students better understanding of materials and showed ways to better problem solve
- Sat in during classes with students to allow for better understanding of with students experience in class
- Grade test and reviewed them with students to improve their understanding.
Graduate Research Assistant
James Strohaber PHD
Tallahassee, FL
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Researched Kapitza-Dirac effect and its possible implementations
- Built apparatus for experiment procedures
- Designed new parts for apparatus.
GRADUATE ASSITANT
NSBP Data Collection, Carol Scarlet PHD.
Tallahassee, FL
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Obtained documents from outside parties to be placed in readable spreadsheets
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation and follow good documentation practices.
Physics/Math Tutor
Undergraduate Student Success Center Florida A&M U
Tallahassee, FL
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided clear explanations to student struggling in algebra and calculus
- Prepared materials for student to review and work through
- Gave students a better understanding of materials and showed ways to better problem solve
- Sat in during classes with students to allow for better understanding of with students experience in class
Undergraduate Research Assistant
NUETRON SPECTRUM AT THE JUPITER LLNL, Scarlett PHD
Tallahassee, FL
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Prepared reports to be presented to and reviewed by professor
- Reproduced Calculations based on data received
- Performed data analysis and modeled graphs from data.
Supplement instructor
FAMU Physics Department
Tallahassee, FL
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided explanations to student struggling with topics in Undergraduate Physics courses
- Prepared materials for student to review and work through
- Gave students better understanding of materials and showed ways to better problem solve
- Sat in during classes with students to allow for better understanding of with students experience in class
- Grade test and reviewed them with students to improve their understanding.
Assistant
Suncoast building contractors
St. Petersburg, FL
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Cleaned and organized sites
- Communicated proactively with supervisor and immediately brought issues to their attention
- Fielded phone calls from clients when contractor was unavailable and provided informative answers to questions
- Completed all daily tasks and special assignments with efficient and quality-driven approach.
Education
Master of Science - Physics
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.2020
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Saint Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL05.2016
Skills
- Mathematica
- Python
- MATLAB
- C
- Gaussian9
- AutoCAD
- Solid Works
- Word
- PowerPoint
- EXCEL
- Milling
- Soldering
- Laser Optics Alignment
Affiliations
National Society of Black Physicist 2018 conference.
National Society of Black Physicist 2022 conference.
2021 SEC APS Conference
Society of Physics Students 2022 Physcon
Timeline
Graduate Research Student
James Strohaber PHD
05.2022 - Current
Graduate Research Student
Ronald Williams PHD.
05.2021 - 12.2022
GRADUATE ASSITANT
NSBP Data Collection, Carol Scarlet PHD.
02.2021 - 03.2021
Supplement Instructor
Famu physics Department
01.2021 - 12.2021
Graduate Research Assistant
James Strohaber PHD
01.2021 - 07.2021
Physics/Math Tutor
Undergraduate Student Success Center Florida A&M U
08.2019 - 05.2020
Supplement instructor
FAMU Physics Department
08.2018 - 07.2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant
NUETRON SPECTRUM AT THE JUPITER LLNL, Scarlett PHD
11.2017 - 08.2019
Assistant
Suncoast building contractors
06.2016 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Physics
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Saint Petersburg College
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