Curriculum Vitae

Matthew E. Nichols

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Bowling Green, KY 42101

Tel: 502-***-****

aboqpa@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.wku.edu/API/alumni/nichols.html

Education:

August 2005 – May 2009

Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Mathematics (3.3 GPA)

Western Kentucky University, United States

Subjects Studied: Nuclear Physics, Group Theory, Electronics and Circuit Theory, Calculus, Computer Science, Electromagnetics, Solid State Physics, Astronomy

Experience:

May 2006 – May 2009

Western Kentucky University Applied Physics Institute

Student Researcher

Various research projects and duties include: Construction and maintenance of an 18-node Beowulf supercomputerElectronics development for wireless radiation scintillatorsMultichannel analyzer fabrication, troubleshooting and tutoringNeutron interrogation algorithm modelingMCNP modeling and calculation for various projectsConstruction and LabVIEW implementation of a wireless ElectrocardiogramMATLAB programming and calculation for various projectsConstruction of electronics for the RLEAKS (Rail Tank Car Leakage Detection System) acoustics projectSolidWorks and COMSOL Multiphysics modeling and tutoring for various projects and facultyData collection and analysis of explosives materials using the Pulsed Elemental Analysis with Neutrons (PELAN)Maintenance of an X-ray diffraction machineMaintenance and tutoring of Atomic Laboratory course experiments and materialsResearch analysis and repair of a 2.5 MeV linear Van de Graaf accelerator

Journals and Peer–Reviewed Publications:

M.E. Nichols, A. Barzilov, P.C. Womble, I. Novikov, Algorithm Development for Neutron-Based Threat Determinations, The Journal of Undergraduate Research in Physics, 2009 (expected).

M.E. Nichols, P.C. Womble, Analysis of Nuclear Detonations on Nuclear Impulse-Driven Spacecraft, The Journal of Undergraduate Research in Physics, 2009.

M.E. Nichols, P.C. Womble, Modeling the Application of Materials Science to Deep Space Radiation Shielding, American Nuclear Society 2009 Student Conference, University of Florida, April 1-5 2009.

M.E. Nichols, P.C. Womble, Analyzing the Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Deep Space Solar Cell Arrays Using Computer Models, 19th Annual Argonne Symposium For Undergraduates In Science, Engineering and Mathematics, Argonne National Laboratory, November 7, 2008.

M.E. Nichols, A. Barzilov, P.C. Womble, I. Novikov, Improving Neural Network Algorithms For Accelerator-Based Neutron Interrogation Systems, 18th Annual Argonne Symposium For Undergraduates In Science, Engineering and Mathematics, Argonne National Laboratory, November 2, 2007.

M.E. Nichols, A. Barzilov, P.C. Womble, I. Novikov, Developing Algorithms For Neutron-Based Threat Determinations, 2007 Division of Nuclear Physics Annual Meeting, Newport News, Virginia, October 12, 2007.

A. Barzilov, M.E. Nichols, I. Novikov, Threat Detection Algorithm Development For Neutron-Based Scanning Systems, 13th Annual EPSCoR Conference, Lexington, Kentucky, October 2, 2007.

I. Novikov, M.E. Nichols, A. Barzilov, P.C. Womble, Use of Pattern Recognition Techniques for Accelerator-Based Neutron Interrogation Systems, The Eighth International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications and Utilization of Accelerators, Pocatello, Idaho, July 30 – August 2, 2007.

Chris McGrath, M.E. Nichols, P.C. Womble, et.al., The Utilization of Free-Running Digital Signal Processors as a Method of Multi-Channel Analysis, 17th Annual Argonne Symposium For Undergraduates In Science, Engineering and Mathematics, Argonne National Laboratory, November 2006.

M.E. Nichols, P.C. Womble, A. Barzilov, I. Novikov, Improving Explosives Threat Analysis With Computer Modeling, 17th Annual Argonne Symposium For Undergraduates In Science, Engineering and Mathematics, Argonne National Laboratory, November 2006.

Chris McGrath, M.E. Nichols, P.C. Womble, et.al., The Utilization of Free-Running Digital Signal Processors as a Method of Multi-Channel Analysis, 2006 Division of Nuclear Physics Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, October 27, 2006.

M.E. Nichols, P.C. Womble, A. Barzilov, I. Novikov, The Effect of Nuclear Cross-Section Data on the Measurement of Elemental Densities in Explosives Threat Analysis, 2006 Division of Nuclear Physics Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, October, 2006.

Seminar Presentations and Colloquia:

M.E. Nichols, P.C. Womble, Analysis of Electromagnetic Pulses on Nuclear Impulse-Driven Spacecraft, 39th Annual Western Kentucky University Student Research Conference, Western Kentucky University, February 21, 2009.

Chris McGrath, M.E. Nichols, Brian Cooper, Heavy Metal Analysis of A Sink Hole Site, Seminar Presentations For Senior Physics Majors, Western Kentucky University, December 1, 2008.

M.E. Nichols, P.C. Womble, Analyzing the Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Deep Space Electronics Systems Using Computer Models, Seminar Presentations For Senior Physics Majors, Western Kentucky University, November 24, 2008.

M.E. Nichols, Utilizing Computer Models to Analyze the Degradation of Solar Cell Power Production, WKU Physics Colloquia, Western Kentucky University, September 8, 2008.

M.E. Nichols, C. McGrath, Using the Photoelectric Effect to Determine the Value of Planck’s Constant, Fall 2007 Atomic Laboratory Experimentation and Critique, Western Kentucky University Business Accelerator, Western Kentucky University, December 5, 2007.

Chris McGrath, M.E. Nichols, B. Cooper, Heavy Metal Analysis of A Sink Hole Site, Fall 2007 Atomic Laboratory Experimentation and Critique, Western Kentucky University Business Accelerator, Western Kentucky University, December 5, 2007.

M.E. Nichols, A. Barzilov, I. Novikov, The Development of Algorithms For Neutron-Based Threat Determinations, WKU Physics Colloquia, Western Kentucky University, September 2007.

M.E. Nichols, P.C. Womble, Utilizing Neural Networks to Improve Pattern Recognition Techniques in Neutron Interrogation, First Annual WKU Physics Conference, Western Kentucky University, March 2007.

M.E. Nichols, P.C. Womble, J. Paschal, Indian Head, MD Explosives Detection and A Quick Overview of the PELAN III, WKU Physics Colloquia, Western Kentucky University, August 2006.

Computer Skills:

Operating System Proficiency: Windows 98, 2000, XP and Vista, MS-DOS, SUSE, Red Hat and Fedora Linux, Macintosh OS X and OpenBSD Unix.

Computer Language Proficiency: MCNP 5, C, C++, Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0, Microsoft Visual BASIC 6.0, Microsoft Visual BASIC.NET, Microsoft Visual C#.NET, LabVIEW 8.20 – 8.6, G, VHDL, Mathematica, MATLAB and Verilog.

My expertise with software suites include Microsoft Office, IGOR Pro, MATLAB, Mathematica, Microsoft Visual Studio 6, Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and LabVIEW.

Academic and Community Service:

Tutor, Society of Physics Students at Western Kentucky University (2006 – Present.)Official, Kentucky Science Olympiad State Tournament Finals (2007).Maintenance, Kentucky FIRST LEGO League State Robotics Championship (2009).

Professional Affiliations:

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Student Member (2005 – Present).Society of Physics Students (2006 – Present).American Physical Society Division of Nuclear Physics Member (2006 – Present).American Nuclear Society Student Member (2008 – Present).

Honors:

National Science Foundation Conference Experience For Undergraduates grant for The Annual Meeting of the Division of Nuclear Physics Conferences in 2006 and 2007.Dean’s List, Spring 2007, Fall 2008, and Spring 2009.2009 recipient of the Dr. Randall Harper Award for Outstanding Research in Physics and Astronomy.President’s List, Fall 2008.

References:

Phillip C. Womble, Ph.D. 270-***-****

Department of Physics, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Alexander Barzilov, Ph.D. 270-***-****

Department of Physics, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Brett Bolen, Ph.D. 616-***-****

Department of Physics, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401

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