ABOUT ME
I completed my PhD in 2018 with the Institute of Theoretical Physics at Curtin University in Western Australia. My research was on stopping power calculations of antiprotons, protons, and carbon ions in various atomic and molecular targets, which has applications in hadron therapy. Hadron therapy is a cancer treatment technique that has many benefits over traditional radiotherapy. My supervisors were Prof. Alisher Kadyrov, Dr. Ilkhom Abdurakhmanov, and Prof. Igor Bray.
I am very passionate about physics, mathematics, computer science, and teaching. During my PhD I was privileged to teach 1st, 3rd, and 4th year physics students.
Prior to my PhD studies I completed a 4 year BSc(Honours) in nanotechnology, majoring in physics and molecular biology. For my 4th year research project I researched positronium formation in the continuum in positron hydrogen collisions. I received multiple awards for my academic achievements during this year of study.
On a more personal note, I married my wife Tania in April 2017. To the left is a picture of us on our wedding day.
EDUCATION
2014 - 2018
Curtin University
PhD (Theoretical Physics)
ACHIEVEMENTS
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O'Connor HDR Publication Award; best research paper published by a physics Higher Degree by Research student 2015. (pdf)
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Australian Postgraduate Award to study a PhD in physics at Curtin University. (pdf)
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Australian Institute of Physics WA Student Medal for Curtin University 2013. (pdf)
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Royal Society of Western Australia Student Medal for Curtin University 2013. (pdf)
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Curtin University Deans Award; most outstanding honours student for School of Science 2013. (pdf)
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Curtin University Science Award; most outstanding physics honours student 2013. (pdf)
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Member of the Vice Chancellor's List, representing the top one percent of Curtin University. (pdf)
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Science Excellence Scholarship to study a BSc at Curtin University. (pdf)
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Others. (pdf)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
TEACHING
Stopping Power
Hadron Therapy
Antiproton/proton scattering
Two-center positon scattering
Numerical methods
1st year physics help sessions
This is a one-hour session open to all 1st year physics students. They can bring any questions they have and I can help them.
3rd year Quantum Physics
I run the tutorial sessions for this unit, which involves guiding the students through a set of problems to help develop their problem solving skills. Additionally I set and mark the assignments.
4th year Computational Quantum Mechanics
I lecture the practical half of this unit. The students learn numerical methods and apply them to quantum mechanical problems introduced in the theoretical half of the unit, taught by Prof. Igor Bray.
HOBBIES
The ukulele
I recently started to learn the ukulele. I find it a very enjoyable and relaxing instrument to play. To the left is a picture of me at Hillarys Boat Harbour during a ukulele session run by the WA NUKES.
Ballroom dancing
Last year Tania and I began ballroom dance lessons at Gilkisons. It's a great weekly activity we enjoy doing together.
Board games
I enjoy playing strategy board games. I attend the West Australian Board Gaming Association bi-monthly gatherings. I'm slowing amassing a nice board game collection of my own. To the right is a link to my BGG profile and three randomly chosen games from my collection.