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
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Aug 2021 - Ongoing
PhD in Electronic Materials and Laser Spectroscopy
Dept. of Applied Science,William & Mary, USA
- Advisor: Prof. Dr. Gunter Luepke
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2012 - Now
Personal Tutoring
- I have been tutoring students of different levels, middle school to Engineering levels.
Honors and Awards
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2021
- Awarded Graduate Assistant Full Scholarship for PhD Studies by William & Mary.
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Summer 2022 & 2023
- Graduate Research Fellowship, Awarded by Department of Applied Science, William & Mary
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2024
- Awarded Travel Grant to participate in ANPA Global Conference 2024 by ANPA.
Voluteer
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2014-2021
- Research Associate at Brainycube Research Organization, Kathmandu, Nepal
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2021 - Present
- Volunteered in different events with BCM, William & Mary, USA
Skills
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Programming Languages
- Python, MATLAB, Fortran
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Software
- Origin, LabView, MS Office, LaTeX
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Tools
- VS Code, Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab, Overleaf
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Soft Skills
- Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Problem Solving, Time Management
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Languages
- Nepali (native), Hindi (native), English (fluent), Marvadi, Marathi
Professional Membership
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American Physical Society (APS)
- Member since 2021
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European Magnetism Association (EMA)
- Student Member since 2024
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Optical Society of America (OSA)
- William & Mary, Student Chapter Member since 2022
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IEEE
- Member since 2023
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Association of Nepalese Physicists in America (ANPA)
- Student Member since 2023