Resume

• 2009

  Certificate in University Teaching

  In depth study of teaching in a University class room. ISW (Instructional Skills Workshop)

  Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

  Simon Fraser University

• 2005

  Member

  Canadian Association of Physicists

  English

  French

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  Focus in the field of experimental nuclear astrophysics.

  Physics

  Varsity Track and Field

  Physics Student Society

  Simon Fraser University

• 2000

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

  Physics

  Simon Fraser University

• Visit elementary classes and assist in simple science experiments

  Let's Talk Science

  Facilitator

  Give a laser demonstration and facilitate simple experiments for grade 4/5 students.

  Lasers in Action

  Spectroscopy

  Materials Science

  Numerical Analysis

  Experimentation

  Research

  Fortran

  Applied Mathematics

  Astrophysics

  Scientific Computing

  Teaching

  Numerical Simulation

  Optics

  LaTeX

  Science

  Experimental Physics

  Scientific Writing

  Mathematical Modeling

  Monte Carlo Simulation

  Physics

  Matlab

  Howell

  Derek

  Howell

  Capilano University

  Simon Fraser University

  TRIUMF

  University of the Fraser Valley

  • Setup and calibration of sensitive detectors. \n • Meticulous documentation of experimental procedures.\n • Writing

  troubleshooting and documenting custom programs

  macros and scripts written in numerous programming languages.\n • Remotely monitor data acquisition. \n • Extensive data analysis with large scale data (millions of events). \n • In depth knowledge of statistical analysis and modeling.\n • Initial development of a computer simulation program using GEANT4 framework for C++ for a new mass separator. \n • Optimization calculations for new projects.

  Research Assistant

  Vancouver

  Canada Area

  TRIUMF

  Graduate Student

  Vancouver

  Canada Area

  Simon Fraser University

  Abbotsford

  In the department of Physics I have taught a number of undergraduate lectures and laboratory courses in physics and astronomy. Responsibilities include lecturing

  setup and running of laboratory classes

  online course management

  and technical support.

  Sessional Instructor

  University of the Fraser Valley

  North Vancouver

  The physics department at Capilano University is currently working towards developing some new and interesting programs. As laboratory supervisor I am in charge of the daily running of the physics lab classes and maintenance of the lab and its equipment. I also maintain the external department websites and develop new experiments that will provide excellent learning opportunities for students.

  Laboratory Supervisor

  Capilano University