Matlab
Tiziano Fulceri
Physics Researcher
Chemin De Villardin 1, Lausanne,Switzerland
Summary
Driven Physics Researcher experienced in conducting laboratory, theoretical and simulation research. Skilled in working within collaborative environments to collect and evaluate research data for variety of projects. Broad range of exposure, experience, and independent study of theoretical and experimental physics.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Research and Development Physicist
Daphne Technology
Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Devised COMSOL simulations and led research on electrostatics and plasma discharge physics and chemistry.
- Designed, built, operated experiments involving high voltage pulsed power electronics, dielectric barrier discharges, micro-structured electrodes, and gas mixtures.
- Maintained records outlining test and experiment parameters, analysis and evaluation with Python, Matlab, and Labview.
- Interpreted results, maintained records and prepared summary reports of investigations.
- Coached interns on best practices for conducting research work.
Intern
Max Planck Institut Für Plasmaphysik
Greifswald, Germany
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted research and collected data to measure Alfvèn wave propagation and magnetic reconnection at Vineta II experiment.
- Documented and presented findings and conclusions in mathematical terms.
- Recorded experiment parameters and results by presenting information in form of internal reports and poster.
- Received ionizing radiation safety training.
Internship Student
Max Planck Institut für Plasmaphysik
Greifswald, Germany
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Fundamental study of Langmuir probe theory from primary literature.
- Operation of Vineta II experimental device which involves high voltage/high current/pulsed power electronics, vacuum equipment, gas feed, electron plasma guns, and 1 kW magnetron.
- Reconstruction of electron temperature and electron density profiles evolving in time.
- Development of software for automated reading, processing, fitting, and plotting of Langmuir probe measurements.
- Study of Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), in particular Magnetic Reconnection for comparison with experimental results.
- Presentation of results in conference poster and in MSc thesis.
Scientific Assistant
Fraunhofer IZM
Berlin, Germany
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Performed electromagnetic measurements of electric motor, data analysis.
- Performer electromagnetic simulation and parasite inductance extraction of power electronics components with ANSYS Q3D.
- Developed a Matlab interface to the FastFieldSolver tool for the computation of coaxial wires capacitance.
Working Student
Max Planck Institut für Plasmaphysik
Garching, Germany
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Development of tool (in Python language) for comparison of experimental data generated by two Electron Cyclotron Emission (ECE) radiometers at ASDEX-Upgrade tokamak.
Working Student
Max Planck Institut für Plasmaphysik
Garching, Germany
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Set-up and testing of experimental apparatus for DC and AC Helium and Argon glow discharges for production of high quality vacuum.
- Characterization of glow discharges.
Electronics Test Specialist
Magneti Marelli
Venaria Reale, Italy
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Provided laboratory assistance for the set-up and execution of electric/electronic and thermal tests on power inverters (and on their components) for automotive applications.
- Assembled electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
- Conducted semi-routine electronic testing, chronicled data and provided detailed reports to engineering team.
- Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams and testing instruments.
- Reviewed and interpreted technical documents, including service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams and blueprints.
Optical Designer
Microla Microelectronics
Chivasso, Italy
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Worked on a small research and development project about a structured light projection system for a low-cost 3D scanner application.
- Optical system simulation with Radiant Zemax software.
- Built experimental optical set-ups.
- Performed optical measurements (power, luminosity, directivity) of light sources.
- Performed optoelectronic measurements (electro-optical response of a transmissive LCD screen).
- Selected and purchased optical, mechanical, electronic components.
- Proposed optomechanical engineering projects.
- Produced technical reports.
Student Intern
Intense Laser Irradiation Laboratory - CNR (National Research Council)
Pisa, Italy
04.2012 - 09.2012
- Joined the local experimental team guided by Dr. L.A. Gizzi during the set-up of an experiment which was part of a campaign aimed at the production of electron bunches through the laser-plasma acceleration technique.
- Helping with optics equipment maintenance and positioning.
- Interpretation of interferometric images.
- Writing of BSc thesis.
Education
Master of Science - Nuclear, Particle, And Astrophysics
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Curriculum: "Fundamentals of Plasma Physics"
- Coursework in Quantum Field Theory, Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, Magnetohydrodynamics, Continuum Mechanics.
- Laboratory: Analog Electronics, Plasma Interferometry, Extraterrestrial Microwaves, Wave Phenomena in Double Plasma.
- Thesis: "Measurement of Spatio-Temporal Development of Plasma Profiles during Magnetic Reconnection" at Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Greifswald - Germany.
Bachelor of Science - Physics
09.2008 - 12.2013
- Mathematics coursework: Topology, Analysis, Differential Equations, Algebra, Geometry, Fourier Analysis, Complex Analysis, Operator Theory, Distribution Functions, Group Theory,
- Physics coursework: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Special Relativity, Lagrangian/Hamiltonian Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Statistics, Light-Matter Interaction, Nuclear/Particle Physics.
- Laboratory coursework: Statistical Data Analysis, Data Acquisition, Transducers (optical, mechanical, thermal), Matlab, Labview, Circuit Theory and Electrotechnics, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Optoelectronics, Electronics Lab Instrumentation.
- Other coursework: Introductory Chemistry, Computer Science.
- Thesis: "Inverse Compton scattering of gamma-rays from laser accelerated electron bunches" at the Intense Laser Irradiation Laboratory of CNR (National Research Council) in Pisa - Italy.
High School Diploma -
09.2002 - 07.2007
Vocational High School:
English and German languages, Business Accounting, Tourism Economy and Geography, Art History.
No Degree -
09.2005 - 08.2006
One school year abroad:
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English and German languages.
Skills
Quantum Mechanics
undefinedSoftware
C/C
Comsol
Python
Labview
Interests
History, Philosophy, and Foundations of Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Field Theory, and Special/General Relativity
Timeline
Research and Development Physicist - Daphne Technology
02.2020 - 01.2021
Intern - Max Planck Institut Für Plasmaphysik
10.2018 - 12.2019
Internship Student - Max Planck Institut für Plasmaphysik
10.2017 - 09.2018
Scientific Assistant - Fraunhofer IZM
11.2016 - 07.2017
Working Student - Max Planck Institut für Plasmaphysik
05.2016 - 07.2016
Working Student - Max Planck Institut für Plasmaphysik
02.2016 - 03.2016
Technische Universität München - Master of Science, Nuclear, Particle, And Astrophysics
10.2015 - 09.2018
Electronics Test Specialist - Magneti Marelli
09.2014 - 04.2015
Optical Designer - Microla Microelectronics
01.2014 - 03.2014
Student Intern - Intense Laser Irradiation Laboratory - CNR (National Research Council)
04.2012 - 09.2012
Università Di Pisa - Bachelor of Science, Physics
09.2008 - 12.2013
Friedrich Schiller Gymnasium - No Degree,
09.2005 - 08.2006
IPSCT Ceccherelli - High School Diploma,
09.2002 - 07.2007
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