CV

Short version of my CV. For the full CV please check out the PDF linked on the right.
Note: This part of my webpage is only infrequently updated. Last updated: 20.02.2024

General Information

Full Name Pravin Sharma
Label PhD Candidate
Summary A curious researcher who is interested to do some cool science with good impact.
Languages Nepali (native), Hindi (native), English (fluent), Marvadi, Marathi

Education

  • Aug 2021 - Ongoing
    PhD in Electronic Materials and Laser Spectroscopy
    Dept. of Applied Science,William & Mary, USA
    • Advisor: Prof. Dr. Gunter Luepke
  • 2016 - 2019
    Master of Science - Physics
    Dept. of Physics,Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, India
    • Thesis: Study of SnO2 coated Au Nanocrystals with varying core size
    • Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Shailaja Mahamuni
    • First Examiner: Prof. Dr. Sandesh R. Jadkar
    • Second Examiner: Prof. Dr. Shreekrishna D. Sartale
  • 2010 - 2013
    Bachelor of Science - Physics
    Amrit Science Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
    • Courses: Mechanics, Optics, Thermodynamics, Classical Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Mathematical Methods of Physics, Linear Algebra

Experience

  • 2022 - Ongoing
    Research Assistant (RA)
    The Optics and Laser Lab,William & Mary, USA
    • 2023 - Now: Continuing working on my PhD project.
    • 2022: Working on my PhD candidacy research proposal.
  • AUG 2018 - MAY 2019
    MS Thesis Project
    Department of Physics, SPPU, India
    • Working under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Shailaja Mahamuni for my MS Thesis.
  • 2014 - 2021
    Research Associate ( Voluntary Position)
    The Brainycube Research Organization, Nepal
    • Lead Team Nepal to Asia Pacific Conference for Young Scientists (APCYS-2016), Delhi, India.
    • Helped organizing the first Youth Science Summit (YSS-2014) in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    • Assisted the whole team in other events happened over time in Nepal.
  • 2017 - 2018
    Financial Head for Annual Fest of the Department, Spandan
    Department of Physics, SPPU, India
    • Assisting in the implementation of budget allocated for the event.
    • Analysed the spending for the event and provided the report to the committee.

Teaching Experience

  • Fall '21 - Spring '22
    Teaching Assistant (TA)
    Department of Physics, William & Mary
    • Graded the Course PHYS - 101H (Fall -2021)
    • Problem Session taught for the Course PHYS - 102H (Spring - 2022)
  • Fall '22 - Spring '23
    Teaching Assistant (TA)
    Department of Physics, William & Mary
    • Taught Lab courses for PHYS 101L and PHYS 102L.
    • Graded the Lab assignments and provided feedback to the students.
    • Participated weekly in TA's meeting to enhance the course effectiveness.
  • 2019-2021
    Senior Science Teacher & Academic Incharge
    Texas International School, Kathmandu, Nepal
    • Taught AP level Physics courses to high school students which includes Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics, Sound, Electromagnetism, Modern Physics, and Waves.
    • Conducted science exhibition among different schools.
    • Ensured the academic well being of students by various policies.
  • 2014 - 2016
    Science Teacher
    Texas International School, Kathmandu, Nepal
    • Taught the Science courses to high school students as per the Education Board curriculum.
    • Conducted active participation of students in several workshops and exhibitions.
  • 2013 - 2014
    Mathematics Tutor
    The Spangle Boarding High School, Kathmandu, Nepal
    • Taught students how to solve mathematics problems with better ways to understand the concepts.
  • 2012 - Now
    Personal Tutoring
    • I have been tutoring students of different levels, middle school to Engineering levels.

Honors and Awards

  • 2021
    • Awarded Graduate Assistant Full Scholarship for PhD Studies by William & Mary.
  • Summer 2022 & 2023
    • Graduate Research Fellowship, Awarded by Department of Applied Science, William & Mary
  • 2024

Voluteer

  • 2014-2021
    • Research Associate at Brainycube Research Organization, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • 2021 - Present
    • Volunteered in different events with BCM, William & Mary, USA

Skills

  • Programming Languages
    • Python, MATLAB, Fortran
  • Software
    • Origin, LabView, MS Office, LaTeX
  • Tools
    • VS Code, Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab, Overleaf
  • Soft Skills
    • Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Problem Solving, Time Management
  • Languages
    • Nepali (native), Hindi (native), English (fluent), Marvadi, Marathi

Professional Membership

  • American Physical Society (APS)
    • Member since 2021
  • European Magnetism Association (EMA)
    • Student Member since 2024
  • Optical Society of America (OSA)
    • William & Mary, Student Chapter Member since 2022
  • IEEE
    • Member since 2023
  • Association of Nepalese Physicists in America (ANPA)
    • Student Member since 2023