James (Dustin) D.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Computational Physics

Canton, United States

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present
3 years 11 months
Atlanta, United States

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Computational Physics

Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Conducted research on quantum simulations, astrophysical modeling, and uncertainty quantification.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate machine learning into physics research pipelines.
  • Developed AI-validated problem sets for use in LLM testing and advanced physics education.
  • Published peer-reviewed articles and presented findings at APS and AAPT conferences.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2022
6 years
Athens, United States

Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant

University of Georgia

  • Taught undergraduate physics courses including General Physics I & II, Quantum Mechanics, and Electromagnetism.
  • Designed and graded assignments, developed laboratory experiments, and supervised research projects.
  • Conducted research on condensed matter systems using computational modeling and statistical analysis.
  • Awarded Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award in 2020.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
3 years
Atlanta, United States

Undergraduate Research Fellow & Teaching Assistant

Emory University

  • Assisted in teaching introductory physics courses and supervised laboratory sessions.
  • Conducted experimental research on electromagnetic systems with a focus on resonance and wave behavior.
  • Mentored undergraduate peers in lab safety, data collection, and research documentation.

Summary

Accomplished physicist with a Ph.D. in Physics and over 8 years of combined research and teaching experience at top universities in Georgia. Specializes in computational and experimental physics, including quantum mechanics, astrophysics, and machine learning applications in physics. Experienced in curriculum development, laboratory supervision, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Adept at prompt engineering, AI model evaluation, and scientific problem design for large language models. Highly skilled in remote, independent collaboration with a strong track record of academic publications, teaching excellence, and interdisciplinary research.

Languages

English
Native

Education

Oct 2017 - Jun 2022

Georgia Institute of Technology

Ph.D. · Physics · Atlanta, United States

Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

University of Georgia

Master of Science · Physics · Athens, United States

Oct 2011 - Jun 2015

Emory University

Bachelor of Science · Physics · Atlanta, United States

Certifications & licenses

College Teaching

Georgia Institute of Technology

High-Performance Computing

Georgia Institute of Technology

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