Greater Melbourne Area
I have Ph.D in physics from the University of British Columbia, My Ph.D. is in theoretical physics relating to the dynamics of the building blocks of a quantum computer. Over the course of my Ph.D, I have used written software in various languages to simulate the dynamics of physical systems, as well as to interpret and visualise the resulting data. Over the course of my education I have developed an understanding of mathematics, statistics and computer programming skills. I have also been employed in various teaching roles during my studies, including teaching classes, labs as well as designing new course and lab work. These roles have given me extensive experience communicating complicated physical and mathematical ideas to a range of audiences.
Applying machine learning to materials data.
Research work two theoretical projects: Investigated the quantum dynamics of vortices in superfluids. * Solved a Langevin equation of motion for a quantum vortex, used numerical methods and asymptotic methods to understand the stocastic equation governing the motion of a superfluid vortex. * Co-supervised masters student student J. Froustey investigating the low frequency behavior of the vortex mass. Guided and instructed a visiting student using quantum field theory tools to understand vortex mass problem. Studied decoherence dynamics in many qubit systems coupled to spin baths. * Independently developed a method of understanding the dynamics of and quantum correlations of spin systems in terms a hierarchy of equations of motion. * Collaborated with postdoctoral fellow A Gomez on useing Green's functions techniques to understand the thermodynamics and dynamics lattice spin systems coupled to a spin bath.
Teaching, grading, and course preparation for a variety of physics courses at different levels. Highlights include: * Running labs, tutorials and lectures for a selection of classes. * Designing new lab activities including coding, testing and development of apparatus, writing lab instructions and accompanying tutorial material for Phys 314 (Fluid Mechanics) in 2014. This material has been used in later years. * Teaching assistant for special stream of Phy 102 at UBC's Vantage Collage for students with English as a second language. * Grading the Micheal Smith Science Challenge, a Canadian national competition for students in Grade 10 science or lower. * Developing projects for the students to complete for Phys 410 (Computational Physics).
Masters research in theoretical nonlinear physics. Wrote numerical code to solve nonlinear partial differential equations and used asymptotic methods to understand the results. This work was largely self directed.
Multiple roles. Teaching labs and grading assignments for Physics and Mathematics courses.
Completed a theoretical industrially motivated project. The project was developing a thermodynamic model of Hydrogen absorption in Palladium nanoparticles. Presented results to collaborators and stake holders with seminars and internal documentation. Contributed to a peer reviewed paper.