C.V.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Jeffery Allan Wardwell
E-mail: jeff.a.wardwell@gmail.com
Current Status:
Graduate student at the American University in Cairo physics department.
Objective:
Seeking an employment opportunity to use my theoretical and research skills in a challenging research and development or educational environment.
Education:
The American University in Cairo, M Sc, Physics (2008-Present)
(Emphasis: [Theoretical] Electrodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, Statistical Mechanics and High Energy Physics, Computational Physics; [Experimental] Condensed Matter and High Energy Physics)
GPA: 3.97
Western Michigan University, MA, Physics (2006)
(Emphasis: [Theoretical] Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, Statistical Mechanics and Atomic Physics; [Experimental] Atomic, Condensed Matter and Optical Physics)
GPA: 3.01
Western Michigan University, BS, Physics (2002)
(Emphasis: [Major] Physics: Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, Thermodynamics and Quantum Mechanics; [Minor] Mathematics: Calculus, Multivariate Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Statistics)
GPA: 3.39
Areas of Interest and Specialization:
Experimental Physics, Theoretical Physics, Mathematics, and Education
Qualifications:
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Advanced Problem Solving Skills
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Experiment Design
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Operation of High Energy Particle Accelerator
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Data Collection and Analysis
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Technical Writing
Positions:
Teaching Assistant, The American University in Cairo, Dept. of Physics (August 2009-Present)
Courses:
PHYS123, General Physics Laboratory I
PHYS124, General Physics Laboratory II
PHYS279, Computational Methods in Physics
PHYS316, Electromagnetic Theory
Teaching Assistant, Western Michigan University, Dept. of Physics (August 2002-December 2004)
Courses:
PHYS114, General Physics I Laboratory
PHYS206, Mechanics and Heat Laboratory
PHYS208, Electricity and Light Laboratory
Mathematics Tutor, Western Michigan University, Dept. of Mathematics (January 2000-April 2002)
Publications:
Co-author with O Abu-Haija and E Y Kamber, “Electron capture by O3+ ions from He, H2O and CO2 ,” Journal of Physics: Conference Series 58 (2007), pp 195-198.
Research:
Research in High Energy Physics: Investigation of Quark Gluon Plasma, Computer Modeling and Simulation, Data Analysis, Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Aziz, The American University in Cairo (August 2009- Present)
Research in Atomic Physics: Single and Double Electron Capture Between Ions and Molecules, Total Cross Section Calculations, Error Analysis, Detector Assembly, Radiation Safety, Dr. Emanuel Kamber, Western Michigan University (January 2006-April 2006)
Research in Condensed Matter Physics: Low Temperature Lab Operator, Super Conductor Resistivity Measurement, Dr. Lisa Paulius, Western Michigan University (August 2003-December 2003)
Independent Study Projects:
Theory of High Energy Physics, Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Aziz, The American University in Cairo (August 2009- Present)
Superconductivity Theory, Dr. Lisa Paulius, Western Michigan University (August 2003-December 2003)
Research in Optics: Spectrometer Calibration, Dr. Al Rosenthal, Western Michigan University (April 2003-August 2003)
Areas of Competence:
Computer Software and Programming: Unix/Solaris, Linux, Windows, ROOT, LaTeX, Maple, Matlab, Origin, Minitab, Labview, C++, Fortran, Spreadsheet Software
Laboratory Equipment: Digital Multi-meter, Oscilloscope, Multi-channel Analyzer, Hall Probe, High Voltage Power Supply, Particle Detectors
Activities:
International Student Tutoring in Math, Physics, Earth Sciece, English (April 2007 – Present)
