Experience

• Texas A&M University-Commerce

  Assistant Professor

  During my time at Texas A&M – Commerce, I taught courses in general science and graduate-level physics. I wrote simulations in C/C++ and Fortran 77, performed extensive statistical analysis, and executed scientific research in computational statistical physics. I also secured a grant valuing $21K and acted as a senior researcher on a $191K grant. I mentored several students, overseeing a master's thesis and an honors thesis.
  
  I sat on several committees, including the Physics Head Committee (which I chaired), the Science and Mathematics Advancing Research and Teaching (SMART) Steering
  Committee, the University Honors Committee, and the Mathematics and Science Research Council.

• Marshall University

  Assistant Professor of Physics

  At Marshall University, I identify interesting phenomena that are tractable for scientific modeling, and I then design, code, and execute computer programs to simulate the phenomena; analyze data from the programs to produce new understanding, document, and publicize the results.
  
  I lead research projects, develop grant applications, and teach a breadth of courses in the physics department. I have developed a new ‘hook’ course to recruit high school students, and I spearheaded the joint physics and medical imaging program that allows students to obtain two bachelor degrees in five years.
  
  I authored the grant application for an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates ($343k), managed the program during its three-year run, and mentored several students in the program.
  
  As part of the process of undertaking research in computational statistical physics, I write programs in C/C++ and Python to perform and analyze Monte Carlo simulations.