Arash Bodaghee Email & Phone Number

Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

Independent data science consultant specializing in the development and application of AI/ML models for industry, presenting data-driven business and marketing strategies to senior leadership, and easing their organization’s transition to AI/ML-optimized workflows.www.bodaghee.com

Milledgeville, Ga

Tenured faculty who founded and managed the computational astrophysics group with research focusing on spatial, timing, and spectral analyses of neutron stars and black holes; member or collaborator of the science teams for 8 current or planned space telescopes; my extended research collaborations (including students) resulted in 5 peer-reviewed articles as first author and 34 as co-author.Visiting Scientist at:European Space Agency Center, Madrid, Spain, June 2023Università… Show more Tenured faculty who founded and managed the computational astrophysics group with research focusing on spatial, timing, and spectral analyses of neutron stars and black holes; member or collaborator of the science teams for 8 current or planned space telescopes; my extended research collaborations (including students) resulted in 5 peer-reviewed articles as first author and 34 as co-author.Visiting Scientist at:European Space Agency Center, Madrid, Spain, June 2023Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy, June 2017Publications:"Drop in the hard pulsed fraction and a candidate cyclotron line in IGR J16320–4751 seen by NuSTAR"Bodaghee et al. (2023), The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 951, p. 37"Evidence for low kick velocities among high-mass X-ray binaries in the Small Magellanic Cloud from the spatial correlation function"Bodaghee et al. (2021), The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 919, p. 81"NuSTAR discovery of a cyclotron line in the accreting X-ray pulsar IGR J16393-4643"Bodaghee et al. (2016), The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 823, p. 146"A First Look at the X-ray Population of the Young Massive Cluster VVV CL077"​Bodaghee et al. (2015), The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 801, p. 49"Initial results from NuSTAR observations of the Norma Arm"Bodaghee et al. (2014), The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 791, p. 68Courses taught:Introduction to the UniverseIntroduction to the Universe LaboratoryIntroductory Physics IIntroductory Physics I LaboratoryIntroductory Physics IIIntroductory Physics II LaboratoryPrinciples of Physics IPrinciples of Physics I LaboratoryPrinciples of Physics IIPrinciples of Physics II LaboratorySophomore Physics SeminarMechanicsModern PhysicsElectricity & Magnetism IElectricity & Magnetism IIIntroduction to General RelativityIntroduction to Quantum Field TheorySpecial Topics in 21st Century Physics Show less

Publications:"Gamma-ray observations of the microquasars Cygnus X-1, Cygnus X-3, GRS 1915+105, and GX 339-4 with the Fermi Large Area Telescope"Bodaghee et al. (2013), The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 775, p. 98"XMM-Newton observations of five INTEGRAL sources located towards the Scutum Arm"Bodaghee et al. (2012c), The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 753, p. 3"Chandra observations of five INTEGRAL sources: new X-ray positions for IGR J16393-4643 and IGR… Show more Publications:"Gamma-ray observations of the microquasars Cygnus X-1, Cygnus X-3, GRS 1915+105, and GX 339-4 with the Fermi Large Area Telescope"Bodaghee et al. (2013), The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 775, p. 98"XMM-Newton observations of five INTEGRAL sources located towards the Scutum Arm"Bodaghee et al. (2012c), The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 753, p. 3"Chandra observations of five INTEGRAL sources: new X-ray positions for IGR J16393-4643 and IGR J17091-3624"Bodaghee et al. (2012b), The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 751, p. 113"Clustering between high-mass X-ray binaries and OB associations in the Milky Way"Bodaghee et al. (2012a), The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 744, p. 108"Suzaku observes weak flares from IGR J17391-3021 representing a common low-activity state in this SFXT"Bodaghee et al. (2011), The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 727, p. 59"Broadband Suzaku observations of IGR J16207-5129"Bodaghee et al. (2010), The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 719, p. 451 Show less

Hayward, Ca

Lecturer in the physics department and in the pre-health academic professionals (PHAP) program. Courses taught: "Heat, Sound, Electricity & Magnetism" lecture and lab components (6 hours/wk).

Research and development of mathematical models used for algorithmic/systematic trading strategies of derivatives.Helped develop a model for optimizing asymmetric risk exposure on an equity index. Constructed a model that optimizes a portfolio of decorrelated assets using noise suppression, filtering, and allocation. Interpreted data to identify (un)favorable market entry(exit) points based on a global-macro strategy. Evaluate model performance using back-testing… Show more Research and development of mathematical models used for algorithmic/systematic trading strategies of derivatives.Helped develop a model for optimizing asymmetric risk exposure on an equity index. Constructed a model that optimizes a portfolio of decorrelated assets using noise suppression, filtering, and allocation. Interpreted data to identify (un)favorable market entry(exit) points based on a global-macro strategy. Evaluate model performance using back-testing and simulation-testing prior to and during implementation. Produced internal/external reports and helped market the funds to clients. Show less

Statistical analyses of gamma-ray sources via a synthesis of their published parameters. Responsibilities included: testing and improving software that created images; scrutinizing these images for new and known sources; classifying several new sources by analyzing their spatial, spectral, and temporal properties across a variety of wavelengths (from radio through the infrared to the X and gamma-rays); construction, distribution and maintenance of the most complete reference catalog of… Show more Statistical analyses of gamma-ray sources via a synthesis of their published parameters. Responsibilities included: testing and improving software that created images; scrutinizing these images for new and known sources; classifying several new sources by analyzing their spatial, spectral, and temporal properties across a variety of wavelengths (from radio through the infrared to the X and gamma-rays); construction, distribution and maintenance of the most complete reference catalog of gamma-ray sources ever built which collects the pertinent facts for all high-energy sources detected in the mission's first 4 years; managing research projects and coordinating efforts of researchers worldwide; transforming research results into scientific articles; responsible scientist during weekly shifts that consist of reacting to interesting astronomical events; teaching and mentoring of undergraduate physics students; presenting results at conferences and seminars.Publications:"A description of sources detected by INTEGRAL during the first 4 years of observations"Bodaghee et al. (2007), Astronomy & Astrophysics, Vol. 467, p. 585"IGR J16393-4643: a new heavily-obscured X-ray pulsar"Bodaghee et al. (2006), Astronomy & Astrophysics, Vol. 447, p. 1027"Chemical abundances of planet-host stars. Results for alpha and Fe-group elements"Bodaghee et al. (2003), Astronomy & Astrophysics, Vol. 404, p. 715 Show less

Headmaster and Math Instructor for a class of non-francophone students at the Service des Classes d'Accueil et d'Insertion (SCAI) of the Geneva public school system (DIP); developed and taught a quick-paced math curriculum to align students with the expectations of the local school system; arranged and managed meetings of other teachers of the class to coordinate teaching efforts; met with parents.

Designed and helped program the graphical user interface of a business-to-business software package and the company's Web sites; created the corporate and product logos.

Designed and programmed corporate Web site and around 50 different styles of client sites; created logo and marketing materials; hired and managed small groups of artists.

Phd, Astrophysics

Activities and Societies: Association of Physics Students (AEP) Doctoral thesis titled, "Multi-wavelength observations of INTEGRAL sources.

Ms, Physics

Diploma thesis titled, "Chemical abundances of planet-host stars: results for alpha and Fe-group elements," received a grade of 6/6..

Ba, Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Co-Captain of the Ski/Snowboard Team (1996-1997) Senior Editor of Course and Professor Evaluations (CAPE) manual.