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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Physics based approach to algorithm development in a wide range of applications• Research topics involve the detection and estimation of spectral signatures fromhyperspectral data, simulations of physical phenomena, and machine learningapplied to multiomic bioinformatics

Pasadena, California, United States

in vivo Live Cell Imaging, Principal Investigator - Prof. Shasha Chong•Combining gene editing and super-resolution microscopy techniques to understand gene expression in cancerous and non-cancerous human cells

Single Molecule Microscopy at Cryogenic Temperatures, Principal Investigator - Prof. Emily Weiss• Investigating Semiconductor Nanocrystals for Applications in Quantum Information Science

Evanston, Il

Coherent Multidimensional Spectroscopy, Principal Investigator - Prof. Elad Harel• Developing techniques to detect intramolecular and intermolecular coupling• Particular focus in biological systems (e.g. Light-Harvesting complex, Fenna-Matthews-Olson complex, Microtubules)

Berkeley, Ca

Electron Electric Dipole Moment Experiment, Advanced Light Source Division• Searching for additional CP violation to constrain theories beyond the StandardModel• Simulating, designing, assembling, and testing a novel atomic fountain method• Collaborate with a team of scientists to write simulations, set up CW lasers,optics, ultra-high vacuum systems, electronics, and magnetic shielding

Berkeley, Ca

Research Assistant, research on theoretical and experimental physical chemistry• Utilize non-linear optics and more specifically sum frequency generation to develop a novel theory for ions at non-symmetric interfaces.• Research academic literature and apply theoretical knowledge to solve custom problems on our laser system.

Berkeley, Ca.

Facilitator, teaching a 13 week, 2-credit class• Research and prepare a 2 hour presentation weekly along with homework assignments with two other facilitators.• Present models of theoretical quantum physics applications in numerous fields such as in neuroscience, computer science, and biology.

Berkeley, Ca

Presenter, leading science based birthday parties for children• Work at the official UC Berkeley science museum teaching the prescribed birthday party curriculum covering topics of physics, chemistry, and biology.• Demonstrate ability to quickly receive new information and disseminate it again whilst controlling a group of 4-10 year old kids.

Cranbury, Nj

Pharmacological Intern, research on genetic diseases• Utilize human genetics, molecular and cellular biology to support drug discovery efforts on therapies of genetic diseases characterized by misfolded proteins.• Apply cell-based assays and genomic technologies to discover, select, and progress targets for genetic diseases.• Protein identification, pathway expansion and functional analysis of human proteins.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Physical Chemistry

Physics