Ralph Martin Adra
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Driven Research Assistant experienced in conducting laboratory, library and field research. Skilled in working within collaborative environments to collect and evaluate research data for variety of projects. In process of completing degree in Astrophysics BS and a Minor in ICS.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University Of Hawaiʻi At Mānoa
03.2022 - Current
- Used advanced mathematical tools and techniques for modeling the spread of the COVID-19 virus as well as non-trivial virology
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Being a Software Engineer for a CubeSat in the NASA CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI)
- Studying Computational Material Science based on the carbon-based material called "Carbophene"
Learning Assistant
UH & FWS
01.2022 - Current
- Supports interaction between students during group work activities using guided conversation.
- Monitors progress of students and adjusted instructional strategies to meet specific needs
- Provides vast experience and knowledge for College Level Physics and Calculus classes
808 Math Outreach Program Fellow
Monique Chyba
12.2022 - 05.2023
- 808 Math Island Style: Computational Modeling and Simulation of Epidemic Infectious Diseases (CMSEID)
- Create an environment for learning mathematics along with computational and data sciences, targeting the involved students outside the traditional curriculum
Education
Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05.2025
High School Diploma -
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
Tarzana, CA06.2021
Skills
- Proficient in collecting Data Collections
- Proficient in Programming (LaTex, Python, Java, C, VMD, Geant4, and ROOT)
- Proficient in Quantitative Research (COVID-19 Modeling)
- Proficient in Analytics Skills
- Proficient in Tutoring Skills (College Level Math and Physics)
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Vision, and Power Point)
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with investigators at HiPAM and ACES in Compartmentalized SEIR model of COVID-19 in Hawaiian Counties
- Presented SEIR Modeling of COVID-19 research at the New Advances in Statistics and Data Science (NASDS) conference
- Hosted the popular “Be a Scientist” night, providing valuable STEM education and activities for at-risk keiki and women at the Institute for Human Services (IHS)
- Became co-editor, writer, and investigator on published paper "Functionalized carbophenes as high-capacity versatile gas adsorbents: An ab initio study"
Professional References
- Name: Monique Chyba
- Title: Professor
- Organization: University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Email Address: chyba@hawaii.edu
- Relationship: Supervisor to the Undergraduate Research of COVID-19 and the 808 Math Outreach Program
Timeline
808 Math Outreach Program Fellow
Monique Chyba
12.2022 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University Of Hawaiʻi At Mānoa
03.2022 - Current
Learning Assistant
UH & FWS
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics
University of Hawaii At Manoa
High School Diploma -
Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies
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