About
I am a graduate student pursuing my PhD in Physics at UTA. I am very interested in problem solving and am fascinated towards the field of Computational Physics where beautiful amalgamation of two of my favorite topics, Physics and Computer Science takes place. I am interested in understanding the universe using computational resources available to us which is why, topics like Quantum Computing excite me.
Resume
Summary
Nabin Chapagain
Physics graduate student with a curious mind and fascination towards problem solving. Worked on developing algorithms for data clustering for research; fascinated towards the field where Physics and Computation combine, such as Data Science and, Quantum Computing.
Education
Ph.D. in Physics
2021 - Present
University of Texas at Arlington, Tx
Started as a graduate student at UTA from fall of 2021. Expected to graduate with a Ph.D. in Physics by May of 2026.
Bachelor of Science in Physics
2017 - 2021
University of Texas at Arlington, Tx
- Earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics from UTA with honors. Completed double minors in Computer Science and Mathematics. Graduated from Honors College of Physics with thesis entitled COMPUTATIONAL GEOMETRY INSIGHTS INTO MONTE-CARLO SIMULATION METHODS
Experience
Teaching Assistant
2021 - Present
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
- Responsible for ensuring that all students fully comprehended the materials of introductory Physics labs
Research Assistant
2020 - 2021
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
- Developed an unsupervised clustering algorithm for dataset in multiple dimensions in Python
- Worked on analyzing the dynesty package for Python to compare the efficiency and accuracy of results with the algorithm developed by me
Physics Laboratory Assistant
2018 - 2021
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
- Enforced smooth running of Physics labs with timely set up and maintenance of the laboratory equipment
- Maintain upkeep of computers, laboratory equipment across the rooms allocated for Physics lab
Peer Educator
2018 - 2021
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
- Started off as a tutor in fall of 2018, tutoring Physics, Chemistry and Math
- Was promoted to a Supplemental Instruction (SI) leader position in fall of 2019; facilitated group of up to 40 students for Calculus and Physics courses
- Was promoted to a SI mentor position in fall of 2020; mentored a group of new and returning SI leaders to conduct successful SI sessions; learned to use skills such as being multilingual and compassionate to an advantage
- Planned and conducted multiple training sessions to tutors and SI leaders as a mentor on the topics of handling difficult students and adapting to changing mode of education
Lab Instructor
Summer 2019
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
- Instructed college level Physics lab to high school students hosted by The Federal TRIO Programs at UTA
Professional Development
ANPA QC Study Group
2021 - Present
Organized and participated in weekly study session of Quantum Computing following the IBM Qiskit textbook with other members of Association of Nepali Physicists in America
QBronze Quantum Workshop
Sep-Oct 2021
Attended and completed Intro to Quantum workshop organized by QIndia
IBM Summer School 2021
Summer 2021
Attended and completed summer school organized by IBM on Introduction to Quantum Computing
Projects
Bounding Ellipsoids
2020 - 2021
Python, Pandas, SciKit-Learn
ELSA
Aug 2020 - May 2020
C++, SSH, GDB, Git
Technical Skills
Languages
Developer Tools
Libraries
