acephysics with Dr. H

Bio:

 

I pursued Applied Physics at Columbia University, delving into diverse subjects like applied math, electrical engineering, and theoretical physics. My undergraduate journey was enhanced by a prestigious research grant, allowing me to collaborate with Professor John Cowley on electron microscopy research.

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Post-graduation, I gained valuable experience as a research assistant at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, specializing in brain PET imaging. Concurrently, I began tutoring physics and math, nurturing my passion for education.

 

My pursuit of knowledge guided me to Johns Hopkins University, where I earned a master's degree in physics and instructed physics to engineering undergraduates. In addition to teaching I engaged in research on non-conventional superconductivity at Brookhaven National Lab and NIST.

 

My career path led me to work as an RF electrical engineer at Novellus Systems in Silicon Valley, where I continued tutoring on the side. My true passion lies in teaching, and after three years in engineering, I transitioned into full-time teaching at independent high schools. For eight years, I had the honor of teaching at two renowned independent high schools in America. Throughout this period, I taught an array of subjects, spanning from AP Physics C (classical mechanics and electricity/magnetism) to AP Calculus, Precalculus, Algebra II, and Conceptual physics.

 

In my mid-30s, I decided to pursue a PhD in physics, fulfilling a long-standing dream. I earned my degree from Florida State University, conducting research at the National High Magnetic Field Lab. During my time at FSU, I taught undergraduate physics classes and physics labs, as well as teaching quantum mechanics to university juniors and seniors.

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