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Chicago, IL

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December 23, 2012

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Athanasios abp75l@r.postjobfree.com, Awards, & Honors, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Physics. (Expected: June 2013)GPA: 3.71/4.0Dean’s List. (All years to date)Greek American Progressive Association Scholarship. (2010-2012)James Franck Institute Undergraduate Fellowship in Physics. (2010-2011)Work ExperienceUndergraduate Researcher, James Franck Institute, The University of Chicago. (Dec 2009-Present)Work with other researchers to plan and implement methods of imaging material systems based on existing medical imaging modalities (ultrasound, x-ray).Designed and created a novel x-ray tomography system for use in conjunction with an Instron materials tester. Led a multidisciplinary collaboration to implement each stage of the system. Perform experiments to probe internal structure and measure material properties of packings of granular materials.Design 3D CAD models for and maintain an Objet Connex 3D Printer.Simulated dynamics of nano monolayer sheets using Comsol finite element solver.Publications

Brown, E., Nasto, A., Athanassiadis, A., & Jaeger, H. (2012). “Strain Stiffening in Random Packings of Entangled Granular Chains.” Physical Review Letters, 108(10), 1-4. doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.108.108302. Editor’s Recommendation (web link)Leadership & Activities, The University of Chicago

Cofounder. (March 2012-Present)Creating an interactive Art Science installation for public interaction and visualization of datasets provided by the University Community., Chicago, IL

Mentor. (January 2012-Present)Mentor Chicago high school students in design and creation of a robot for competition in the annual First Robotics Challenge, The University of Chicago

Member, Greek/Turkish Clarinet. (September 2009-Present)Perform in 5-6 concerts annually, which are attended by more than 400 university and community members.

South Campus Dorm Council, The University of Chicago

Executive. (September 2009-June 2011)Organized 3-4 major events for a dorm of 800 students.Founded the Council Constitution and implemented an annual review process.

(SOP), Phocion Chapter #44, Albany, NY

Member, National Ambassador, Former Treasurer. (September 2005-Present)Organized 9-10 annual events for over 200 guests each, including dances and fund-raisers, to support international charitable organizations.Skills

Machine: Proficient with 3D printer, laser cutter, machine shop.

Computer: Proficient in IDL, Python, SolidWorks. Experience with Bash, C, C++, Comsol, LabView, LaTeX, Mathematica, MATLAB.

Languages: Proficient in Greek, conversant in Spanish.

Interests: Acoustics, Data Visualization, Building, Cooking, Music, Traditional Greek Dance.

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I'm a fourth year undergrad in at UChicago. I like science, building things,,, and people, among other things.

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