Robert Finan Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, Us

Land Surface Remote Sensing Group -Algorithm Development, Machine Learning, AWS, and Data Science for flood mapping, flood forecasting, solar forecasting, methane detection, and more environmental products.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Wrote proposals for initiating and continuing funding to work in the Boston University Center for Space Physics• Wrote programs for image analysis of data gathered by All-Sky Imagers positioned on magnetic conjugate points• Modeled and analyzed data of Stable Auroral Red (SAR) Arcs, a component of the Aurora• Coauthored paper published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics (see Publications)• Presented work at the 2017 Coupling Energetics and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions (CEDAR) WorkshopAs a full-time undergraduate research assistant in the Imaging Science Laboratory at the BU Center for Space Physics, I primarily perform data analysis on data gathered by All-Sky Imagers positioned on magnetic conjugate points across the globe. I've spent most of my time studying and quantifying the internal structure of SAR (Stable Auroral Red) Arcs, a component of the Aurora; an area of study new to BUCSP as of Summer '15 (previously only the presence or absence of a SAR Arc was noted, not the characteristics of it's zonal structure).Publications:A stable auroral red (SAR) arc with multiple emission features, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics, Coauthor, 28 October 2016

Boston, Ma, Us

I assist the TA's/TF's/Professors and work with undergraduate Physics students in courses which I have already completed myself to help students learn, study and master the material while reviewing and solidifying my knowledge of the material to help myself succeed in higher level Physics courses at Boston University.Responsibilities include attendance and classroom assistance during the course meeting times, weekly preparation meetings, semi-weekly lab preparation meetings and holding weekly office hours in which students can meet with me to receive help with the course material.Courses:PY105: Elementary Physics I - Fall 2014 PY105 is an algebra-based introductory physics course at Boston University taken primarily be pre-medical students, life science majors, and rehabilitation therapy majors. This course covers the first half of a typical introductory physics textbook, including topics such as kinematics, forces and Newton's Laws, energy and momentum, rotation, harmonic motion, fluids, heat and thermodynamics, and sound and waves. (Source: http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/py105.html)PY313: Elementary Modern Physics- Spring 2015 (Current) A modern physics course geared toward engineering students, following the PY211/212 courses (Mechanics and Electromagnetism respectively), primarily taken by Electrical Engineering students. Topics include Quantum Theory, Wave/Particle Duality (Matter Waves), the Hydrogen Atom, Statistical Mechanics and Special Relativity.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Lectured and lead discussion sections for classes of 15-9th grade students studying physics• Encouraged productivity and learning among students in groups and as individuals• Practiced presenting complex concepts in a clear and concise manner

Meyrin, Genève, Ch

AEgIS Experiment• Wrote code for an Arduino interface to measure the magnetic field inside the experiments sister GRACEbeamline, laying groundwork to remove the field with electromagnetic coils, improving efficiency• Designed a corresponding PCB (Printed Circuit Board) for the interface using KiCad, soldered a prototype.• Collaborated in a large group of scientists from many countries and backgrounds.

• Supported driven Boston Public School Students in their independent learning of AP physics• Solidified students understanding of concepts learned in online modules organized by Boston University

Wilton, Nh, Us

Full time intern over the summer of 2013 at Kimball Physics, a high-tech manufacturer of electron guns, vacuum chambers, cathodes, and EV parts.- Primarily worked in the Engineering Department.- Designed multiple parts, assemblies, and drawings in Solid Works.- Created animations of product using Solid Works to be used at national trade shows.- Conducted internet research regarding properties of materials used in product.- Updated drawings of products using Microsoft Visio and Parts and Vendors.- Enhanced photographs of custom Kimball Physics power supplies in Photoshop Elements to be used in product manuals.

Umpired both baseball and softball including Cal Ripken (Minors and Majors), and Babe Ruth levels in the spring, autumn baseball, and All-Star Tournaments in the summer.

Ba, Physics

High School Diploma