Maxwell Dargie
Middleboro,Massachusetts
Summary
Motivated student who graduated a year early with a bachelor degree in physics, with research experience. Skilled in theoretical mathematics and writing papers. Talented in self teaching and collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research of Microreactors
WPI
Worcester , Massachusetts
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted research on a team of 5 people that analyzed the feasibility of using a microreactor to power WPI's campus and provide research opportunities.
- Interviewed nuclear physicists from both MIT and WPI.
- Constructed and sent out a survey to the population of WPI to gauge support of a nuclear reactor on campus, and cataloged the results.
- Researched sources from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the World Nuclear Association, and the Departments of Energy to assess functionality and safety risks.
- Comprised all research results into an 85 page report.
Senior Thesis Research
WPI
Worcester , Massachusetts
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Researched the properties of theoretical heat engines.
- Mathematically described a theoretical black hole heat engine that operates between two thermal reservoirs and extracts energy from the emitted Hawking radiation.
- Explored the quantum Szilard heat engine and mathematically proved why the second law of thermodynamics is not violated by Maxwell's demon.
- Compiled research into a 30 page paper.
General Relativity Research
WPI
Worcester , Massachusetts
08.2023 - Current
- Currently researching general relativity and working to get a publication on the topic of wormholes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA05.2023
Skills
- Knowledge of mathematical modeling
- Self teaching
- Research Experience
- Collaboration
- Theory Development
- Academic physics experience
- Fluent in Latex
Timeline
General Relativity Research
WPI
08.2023 - Current
Senior Thesis Research
WPI
08.2022 - 05.2023
Research of Microreactors
WPI
09.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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