Stephen Carolan, Phd Email & Phone Number

Ireland

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Dublin

Skills Developed: problem solving, data analysis, data visualisation, effective communication of results (seminars, talks & posters) Languages/Tools Used: Python, IDL, Tecplot, C, Fortran, HTML, CSS, JavascriptDescription:Under the Supervision of Prof. Aline Vidotto, I am researching the local environments around exoplanets, using state of the art 3D simulations.In my first year, I studied the change in Earth's protective magnetic shield in time, and produced my first paper on my research. This publication can be found for free via the link below.https://arxiv.org/abs/1908.03537In 2019/2020 I have been extensively updating the code used to run these simulation, introducing new physics that is required in order to study more extreme systems. In this work show how stars can actually reduce the atmospheric loss of close-in exoplanets, applying our new code to two test systems. This has been published in MNRAS and and can be found online:https://arxiv.org/pdf/2010.15094.pdfMore recently I applied my code to a newly discovered exoplanet AU mic b. We found that this planet has the potential to provide unprecedented insight the characteristics of its young host star. This work has already been published in MNRAS and can be found through the link below:https://arxiv.org/abs/2006.13606

Run regular 2 hour CV clinic, where we help undergraduate students in 15 minute 1 on 1 sessions with their CVs, cover letters and Linkedin profiles as they prepare for job applications.Performed more extensive reviews of postgraduate students job applications as part of a postgraduate module.Aided members of the careers service train new CV reviewers to preform CV clinics in the past two years.

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Project: Simulated and Studied the First Stars in the Universe.Goal: To created models using CMFGEN, a code used to generate the spectra of these stars, so that we could infer their properties, and identify trends. Key Skills Used: Problem Solving; Programming; Numeric Aptitude; Communication; Teamwork.

Role: Shift work in a wedding venue, in a high pressure environment. Responsible for bar set up, and floor management. Key Skills Used: Communication; Task Management; Teamwork

Role: Responsible for the instruction of Basketball, and a variety of other sports in this summer camp for Primary School children.Key Skills Used: Teamwork; Leadership; Communication; Teaching

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Astrophysics

See above for the outline of my work as a PhD candidate!

Physics And Astrophysics, Physics And Astrophysics, First Class Honours (1:1)

Activities and Societies: Physics Society, Computer Science Society, Space Society Received Gold Medal Award for exemplary exam results.

Leaving Certificate: 575 Points

Activities and Societies: Castletown Accordion Orchestra, East Cavan Eagles BasketBall Secondary school student