Nir Nevo Dinur

Nir Nevo Dinur

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  • About me

    Computational Physicist | Seeking opportunities

  • Education

    • The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      2009 - 2015
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Nuclear Physics

      Thesis: "Inelastic Electromagnetic Interactions in Light Nuclei"Ab-initio calculations, using the Effective Interaction Hyperspherical Harmonics method, employing state-of-the-art nuclear interaction models, of nuclear responses. In particular 4He two-body photodisintegration and nuclear corrections to the Lamb shift in muonic atoms with A=3,4 nucleons.Development of an efficient method for the direct and precise calculation of sum-rules of responses with non-standard… Show more Thesis: "Inelastic Electromagnetic Interactions in Light Nuclei"Ab-initio calculations, using the Effective Interaction Hyperspherical Harmonics method, employing state-of-the-art nuclear interaction models, of nuclear responses. In particular 4He two-body photodisintegration and nuclear corrections to the Lamb shift in muonic atoms with A=3,4 nucleons.Development of an efficient method for the direct and precise calculation of sum-rules of responses with non-standard energy-weight-functions. Show less

    • The Hebrew University

      2003 - 2008
      M.Sc. Physics
    • The Hebrew University

      2001 - 2003
      B.Sc. Combined Physics and Chemistry Program
  • Experience

    • B.O.S. Better Online Solutions

      Aug 1996 - Feb 1997
      Quality Assurance Technician

      Testing software products (terminal emulation); validating compatibility with Windows 95; advising software engineers; designing and implementing new testing procedures.

    • B.O.S. Better Online Solutions

      Apr 2000 - Sept 2000
      Quality Assurance Technician

      Testing VOIP software; advising software engineers; designing and implementing new testing procedures.

    • The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Aug 2001 - Jul 2003
      Research Assistant (Computatonal Quantum Chemistry)

      Computer calculations of ferromagnetic bonding in Li and Cu clusters using the Gaussian software; the results were published in the Journal of Physical Chemistry A (see link).

    • GE Healthcare

      Aug 2003 - Oct 2003
      Research Physicist (CT R&D)

      Framework: R&D project for implementing new photon detectors.Duties: perform experiments to characterize and analyze the new detector array for comparison with existing methods; learn the theory and practical considerations behind the design and operation of a CT scanner (computed tomography); collaborate with medical physicists and software developers.

    • The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Oct 2003 - Aug 2005
      Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Classical mechanics and Electromagnetism)

      Grading HW assignments; coordinating grades

    • The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Oct 2005 - Jun 2007
      Physics Instructor in the Pre-academic Preparatory School

      Preparing and delivering a two-semester course covering the equivalent of the Israeli high school physics program – mainly classical mechanics and electromagnetism – including lab experience; preparing and grading HW, periodic quizzes, mid-term and final exam; coordinating student and course materials and resources.

    • NFTY-EIE high school

      Feb 2008 - Jun 2009
      Teacher (Physics, Chemistry, Math, and Science)

      Preparing and delivering full-semester subject courses according to American high school curriculums; preparing and grading HW, periodic quizzes, mid-term and final exams; coordinating student and course materials and resources; prepare students for final exams where relevant (e.g., students graduating in NY).

    • Hebrew University

      Jan 2009 - Oct 2009
      Research Assistant (Theoretical Nuclear Physics)

      Derivation of the relevant physical equations, in particular for photodisintegration reactions; code development and application on a cluster using MPI (parallel computing).

    • The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Mar 2010 - Sept 2012
      Graduate Teaching Assistant (Elementary particles)

      Preparing (some) and delivering auxiliary oral lectures; grading HW assignments; coordinating course materials; providing and explaining solutions to HW and class exercises.(Course Lecturer: Prof. Eliezer Rabinovici)

    • TRIUMF

      Sept 2016 - now

      Nuclear physics research in the Theory Department, Physical Sciences Division UBC course PHYS 505: Nuclear Physics (for Graduate Students), given simultaneously to local and distance-learning students across Canada. Duties: Grading and coordinating HW assignments.(Lecturers: Prof. Stanley Yen and Prof. Sonia Bacca)

      • Postdoctoral Fellow

        Feb 2016 - now
      • Graduate Teaching Assistant (Nuclear Physics)

        Sept 2016 - Dec 2016
    • Available

      Feb 2019 - now

      Nuclear physics expert; specializes in electromagnetic interactions with light nuclei.Extensive experience in numerical calculations; from derivation through implementation, parallelization, and optimization to analysis, publication, and application.Independent, team worker, and international collaborator.Experienced teacher, mentor, public speaker, and science communicator.Event organizer (Social and professional).

      • Computational Physicist

        Feb 2019 - now
      • Computational Physicist

        Feb 2019 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Instructional Skills Workshop

      The University of British Columbia
      Jun 2018
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