Interdisciplinary Physics and Math double major

SAMIULLAH MALIK

804-***-**** *********.*****@********.*** 2746 UR, 28 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173

EDUCATION

University of Richmond (UR), Richmond, VA Expected May 2018

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Physics and Mathematics (double major)

Cumulative GPA: 3.54

Honors/Memberships:

University of Richmond Science Scholar (4-year full tuition scholarship)

Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics Honor Society)

Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Honor Society)

Dean’s List: Fall 2015, Spring 2016

Study Abroad: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland August 2016 – December 2016

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Summer Research Fellow, Department of Physics, UR May 2016 – August 2016

Exploration of Statistical Techniques for Analysis of Flux-Limited Multi-Wavelength Astronomical Datasets

Developed and implemented statistical algorithms in IDL programming environment to analyze multi-waveband astronomical data from quasars

Developed simulations to obtain realistic Monte-Carlo observed astronomical datasets with millions of objects given specified underlying population parameters

Wrote a research proposal and awarded funding for research through the UR Summer Fellowship Award

Work will form basis of a forthcoming peer reviewed journal article

Summer Research Fellow, Department of Physics, UR May 2017 – Present

CAD Modeling of an Ultrahigh Vacuum Dewar

Comprehensive and detailed CAD modeling in SolidWorks of complex custom experimental apparatuses

Produced twenty complete parts in an assembly

Produced machinist drawings from model parts, including of OFE copper interface piece for an astronomical Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) detector

ADVANCED COURSES

Multivariate Calculus • Differential Equations • Linear Algebra • Modern Geometry • Real Analysis • Electronics • Electricity and Magnetism • Classical Mechanics • Probability Theory • Data Structures • Quantum Mechanics • Modern Physics • Quantum Computing • Numerical Analysis • Knot Theory

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

Technical: MATLAB • SolidWorks • Mathematica • LaTeX • Java • Python • Interactive Data Language (IDL) • MasterCam • Microsoft Office

Language: English (fluent) • Urdu (fluent) •Hindi (fluent) • German (intermediate) • Arabic (basic)

TEACHING/LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant, Calculus I, UR Fall 2017 - Present

Provide teaching assistance to the professor in grading weekly assignments for 30 undergraduates

Keep a thorough record of student performance in class

Nominated to position by faculty based on course performance

Undergraduate Tutor, Academic Skills Center, UR Fall 2017 - Present

Hold one-on-one tutoring sessions with students for Calculus I, Calculus II, and Introductory Physics

Assess student comprehension and progress, articulate complex scientific concepts in easy to understand language, and provide feedback on class quizzes and home works

Conduct six tutoring sessions every week

ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS

Rock climbing; camping; motor biking, learning German

Fun fact: I travelled to four different continents and fifteen different countries in the last two years.

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