Rishi Sivakumar
Champaign
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher Assistant
Colla Laboratory, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Physics Department
08.2023 - Current
- Explored ferroelectric properties of PMN-PT samples in cryogenic setups, demonstrating hands-on expertise in experimental research
- Analyzed and organized data from around 3 experiments weekly, each containing approximately 30 scans files, using Origin Pro to create graphs(2D and 3D), scatters and trendlines
- Produced concise reports documenting each independent scientific experiment performed
- Presented findings though Oral Presentations, Written Reports and potential Journal Publications displaying commitment to communicate scientific information.
Undergraduate Researcher
Backlund Laboratory, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Chemistry Department
09.2022 - Current
- Designed and Conducted approximately 5 quantum sensing experiments a week and collected fluorescence data from diamond Nitrogen Vacancy(NV) centers
- Programmed MATLAB code for comprehensive data analysis, execution of pulse sequences, and proficient operation of instrumentation
- Collaborated in the construction of a fluorescence microscope setup, showcasing adept skills in equipment assembly and ability to thrive in a team environment.
Education
Engineering Physics B.S -
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
05.2024
Skills
- Python , MATLAB, Java, C, HTML, Blueprint
- Condensed Matter Physics, Data collection and organization, Quantum Sensing, UHV Systems, Analytical Thinking, Research presentation, Experiment Design
Projects Presentations
- NMR Spectroscopy of NaF Crystals using Nitrogen Vacancy(NV) Centers: Prepared a Diamond sample with NaF crystals to be placed on an optical NMR microscope, Conducted XY8 experiments to store and readout nanoscale signals in the spin of the NV Center, Analyzed Optical data to find the Larmor Frequency of NaF at a specific magnetic field
- Polarization Dynamics of PMN(1-x)-PTx near the isotropic phase boundary: Present, Investigated the Dielectric Polarization of a highly irregular ferroelectric relaxor materials, Utilized a Ultra-High Vacuum(UHV) system for electrode deposition, Compiled experiment data from over 100 experiments on 19 different samples, in order to publish the results in a scientific journal, Presented the results at the undergraduate research symposium
- Stochastic Optimization: Developed a Machine Learning model to Identify a Number from an Image file, Implemented Stochastic Gradient Descent and Gradient descent algorithms using pytorch, Optimized the two models to maximize their accuracy
Coursework
- Classical Mechanics II
- Thermal & Statistical Physics
- Electromagnetism II
- Quantum Mechanics II
- Electronic Circuits
- Modern Experimental Physics
Timeline
Researcher Assistant
Colla Laboratory, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Physics Department
08.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
Backlund Laboratory, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Chemistry Department
09.2022 - Current
Engineering Physics B.S -
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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