Curriculum Vitae Physicist in Colombia Medellín – Free Word Template Download with AI
Name: Dr. Carlos Andrés Méndez Vélez
Contact: [email protected] | +57 300 123 4567
Location: Medellín, Colombia
A dedicated and innovative Physicist with over a decade of experience in theoretical and experimental physics, specializing in quantum mechanics and particle physics. Committed to advancing scientific research in Colombia Medellín, where I aim to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies and educational programs. My work bridges international collaboration with local initiatives, fostering a vibrant scientific community in one of Latin America’s most dynamic cities.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia (2008–2013)
- Master’s Degree in Theoretical Physics, Universidad EAFIT, Medellín, Colombia (2013–2015)
- Ph.D. in Particle Physics, University of California, Berkeley, USA (2015–2019)
Researcher at the Instituto de Física Teórica y Computacional (IFTC), Universidad de Antioquia (Medellín, Colombia) | 2019–Present
- Led a team in quantum field theory studies with applications to high-energy physics.
- Collaborated with the Colombian National Center for High Energy Physics (CENHEP) on experimental simulations for particle detectors.
- Published 8 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Physical Review D and Revista Mexicana de Física.
- Organized the 2021 Medellín International Workshop on Quantum Technologies, attracting over 300 participants from Latin America.
Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley, USA) | 2019–2021
- Developed computational models to analyze data from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
- Contributed to the ATLAS Experiment’s algorithm for particle trajectory reconstruction.
- Mentored 5 graduate students in advanced physics software tools like ROOT and Python.
- Méndez Vélez, C. A., et al. (2021). "Quantum Fluctuations in High-Energy Collisions." *Physical Review D*, 104(5), 056003.
- Méndez Vélez, C. A., & Rodríguez, M. (2020). "Machine Learning Applications in Particle Detection." *Revista Colombiana de Física*, 49(3), 112–125.
- Méndez Vélez, C. A., et al. (2018). "Simulating Neutrino Oscillations with Quantum Algorithms." *Journal of High Energy Physics*, 2018(9), 67.
- Sociedad Colombiana de Física (SCF) | Member since 2013
- American Physical Society (APS) | Member since 2019
- Latin American Association of Physics Education (ALAFE) | Active participant in curriculum development for physics education in Colombia Medellín.
- Theoretical and Experimental Physics: Quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, particle physics.
- Data Analysis: Proficient in Python, R, MATLAB; experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Computational Tools: ROOT (CERN), COMSOL Multiphysics, LaTeX for academic publishing.
- Languages: Spanish (native), English (fluent), Portuguese (basic).
Adjunct Professor, Universidad EAFIT | 2018–Present
- Taught undergraduate courses in classical mechanics, quantum physics, and computational physics.
- Supervised 15+ research projects for students in Colombia Medellín, many of whom have pursued advanced studies abroad.
Workshop Coordinator, CENHEP | 2020–Present
- Designed hands-on workshops on particle physics for high school students in Medellín, increasing interest in STEM careers among local youth.
- National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant (USA): $150,000 for "Quantum Computing in Particle Physics" (2019–2021).
- Colombian Ministry of Science Grant: $85,000 for "High-Energy Physics Research in Medellín" (2021–Present).
Founder, Medellín Science Hub | 2017–Present
- A non-profit organization promoting public science education through lectures, exhibitions, and collaborations with local schools.
- Hosted the "Physics in the City" initiative, bringing interactive experiments to underserved communities in Medellín.
- Recipient of the 2020 Colombian Physics Prize for Outstanding Contributions to Theoretical Physics.
- Featured speaker at the 2019 Latin American Conference on Physics Education in Quito, Ecuador.
- Co-author of a textbook titled *Quantum Mechanics: From Fundamentals to Applications*, published by Springer in 2022.
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