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Curriculum Vitae

My Academic Journey

Education, experience, and skills in astrophysics research

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Education

Academic Background

Jan 2025 – Present
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The University of Queensland
Computational and Theoretical Astrophysics. Research focuses on the formation and dynamics of black holes within dense star clusters.
Feb 2024 – Dec 2024
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Queensland University of Technology
Physics Major (Astronomy and Astrophysics). Honours research on the effect of active galactic nuclei on host galaxies.
2020 – 2023
Bachelor of Science (Physics Major)
Queensland University of Technology
Focused on astronomy and astrophysics. Dean's List for Academic Excellence (2020-2023).
2020 – 2023
Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science Major)
Queensland University of Technology
Completed as a double degree alongside BSc. Dean's List for Academic Excellence (2020-2023).
Experience

Teaching & Academic Roles

July 2025 – Present
Casual Academic
The University of Queensland
Tutoring and marking for PHYS3071 - Computational Physics I.
Jan 2024 – Present
Sessional Academic
Queensland University of Technology
Tutoring and marking in physics courses including PVB220 (Cosmology), SEB122 (Physics in The Real World), SEB108 (Data Analysis and Visualisation), and PVB102 (Physics of the Very Small).
Jan 2023 – Dec 2024
Lead Student Success Partner (STEM)
Queensland University of Technology
Coordinated teams of volunteers for QUT's STIMulate Program. Ran study sessions, academic workshops, and provided support for science, engineering, mathematics, and IT topics.
Recognition

Awards & Honours

Most Outstanding Graduating Student

Recognized by the Australian Institute of Physics as the top-performing physics undergraduate in Queensland for 2024.

FoS Honours Scholarship

Academic merit scholarship for QUT Faculty of Science Honours students with exceptional undergraduate results (2024).

Dean's List for Academic Excellence

Achieved exceptional results each semester from 2020-2023, maintaining a GPA of 6.5 or greater.

Skills

Technical & Professional Expertise

Research

  • Problem-Solving
  • Mathematical Modelling
  • Data Analysis
  • Research & Academic Writing

Technical

  • Programming (Python, C++)
  • N-body Simulations
  • Data Visualization
  • Computational Physics

Teaching

  • Student Learning Facilitation
  • Student Guidance
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Workshop Coordination

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Science Outreach
  • Public Speaking

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