Manuel Bostock
Summary
Physics graduate with applied engineering experience in prototyping, hardware integration, and experimental testing. Brings strong analytical, teamwork, and time-management skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality technical work in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
STDT1
University of California, Riverside
09.2025 - Current
- Performing real-time data acquisition and analysis to assess system functionality and guide hardware integration and troubleshooting
- Integrating hardware components into system design and supporting prototype testing.
- Performing hands-on assembly, soldering, and troubleshooting to ensure accurate signal acquisition for field deployment
Research Assistant
MSRIP Research Program
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisting in the development of a drone-mounted gamma spectroscopy detector for environmental radiation monitoring.
- Integrating hardware components into system design and supporting prototype testing.
- Performing hands-on assembly, soldering, and troubleshooting to ensure accurate signal acquisition for field deployment
Research Assistant
Physics and Astronomy Department, UC Riverside
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Modeled quantum mechanical systems with macroscopic acoustic analogs to reproduce tunneling and hydrogen atom eigenstates.
- Measured resonant modes in spherical cavities, analyzing degeneracies and comparing with solutions to the Schrödinger equation.
- Investigated symmetry-breaking effects analogous to the Zeeman effect through boundary condition perturbations.
Research Assistant
Physics and Astronomy Department, UC Riverside
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted pulsed NMR experiments to study nuclear spin dynamics and relaxation in liquid samples.
- Calibrated magnetic fields and recorded signals, including free induction decay and spin echoes.
- Applied Bloch equations to interpret relaxation times and assess effects of molecular environment and impurities.
- Collaborated on data analysis to compare experimental results with theoretical predictions.
Research Assistant
RISE Research Program – Astrophysics and Astronomy, UC Riverside
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Simulated nuclear recoil events to improve understanding of dark matter interactions in neutrino detectors.
- Utilized LAMMPS (Large-scale Atomic/Molecular Massively Parallel Simulator) for dynamic particle-based modeling.
- Analyzed simulation outputs to identify energy transfer patterns and connect results to detector performance.
Automotive Technician
Rudy’s Autobody
05.2016 - 05.2021
- Performed diagnostics and repairs on complex vehicle systems, including engines, transmissions, and braking systems.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools and software to accurately identify failures and optimize performance.
- Applied systematic troubleshooting and hands-on mechanical skills in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Education
B.S. - Physics, Concentration: Applied Physics and Engineering
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA09.2025
A.A., A.S. - Physics, Mathematics
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA05.2023
Skills
- Programming & Analysis: Python, C, UNIX, LAMMPS
- Engineering Tools: CAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, SketchUp, soldering
- Interests: Aerospace engineering, Scientific research & instrumentation, Community engagement and nonprofit initiatives, Restoring and repairing cars/motorcycles
Timeline
STDT1
University of California, Riverside
09.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
MSRIP Research Program
06.2025 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
Physics and Astronomy Department, UC Riverside
04.2025 - 06.2025
Research Assistant
Physics and Astronomy Department, UC Riverside
12.2024 - 04.2025
Research Assistant
RISE Research Program – Astrophysics and Astronomy, UC Riverside
05.2023 - 09.2023
Automotive Technician
Rudy’s Autobody
05.2016 - 05.2021
A.A., A.S. - Physics, Mathematics
Santa Barbara City College
B.S. - Physics, Concentration: Applied Physics and Engineering
University of California, Riverside