CV: Analyst

Ph.D. Physics, February, 2006
University of Connecticut

M.S. Physics, December 2000
University of Connecticut

M.S. Physics, June 1998
Georgia State University

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, December 1986
Colorado State University

Research Experience and Specialties

Experimental Nuclear Physics
* Ph.D Dissertation Research: Partial Wave Analysis of Proton-Antiproton Annihilation Above Threshold for the Production of a Phi-Phi Meson Final State in the JETSET Experiment (Experiment PS202 conducted at CERN)
* Complex data analysis using a Beowulf computing cluster 
* Hadron Spectroscopy
* Gamma-ray and X-ray Spectroscopy
* Feasibility study for a neutron activated gamma-ray spectrometer for a Mars rover mission
* X-ray spectroscopy for the development of a X-ray spectrometer used for forensic applications 
* Assisted in the application of Nuclear Resonant Reaction Analysis for the study of cement chemistry
* Particle Physics and General Relativity

Masters's Thesis (Georgia State University):
An Exposition On the Detection of Gravitational Waves and Their Associated Sources
* Cosmology and Astrophysics
* Relativistic Field Theories

Mechanical Engineering
* Energy Conversion Processes and Heat Transfer
* Compressible Flow of Gases  and Aeronautics
* Space Propulsion and Mission Analysis
* Nuclear Engineering and Reactor design

Work Experience

1/2006 - Present
Analyst, Nerac, Inc.
Problem solving and analysis for clients involved in developing new technologies. Assessments of market strategies from a technological point of view.
Patent analysis and patent invalidity studies.

6/2005 - Present
Astronomy Instructor, University of Connecticut
Sabbatical replacement for an astronomy professor.  Responsibilities include teaching an introductory astronomy course, supervising astronomy labs and conducting observations.
                                                                               
1/2005 - 5/2005
Physics Instructor, University of Connecticut
Taught a calculus based physics course for engineers.   Advised and tutored undergraduate engineering students.
                                                                               
8/2004 - 12/2004
Teaching Assistant, University of Connecticut
Taught an advanced physics laboratory for physics and engineering undergraduates where the following experiments were performed: velocity of light measurement, Planck's constant measurement, Cavendish experiment, a test of Poisson's statistics using radioactivity, thermometry, measurement of acceleration due to gravity with a Kater's pendulum, large angle pendulum motion and the evaluation of a catenary.

8/2003 - 8/2004
Teaching Assistant, University of Connecticut
Taught general physics laboratories for undergraduates.  Participated in a pilot program for evaluating the Heller Method of teaching physics. 
Implemented the Socratic method for problem solving strategies.

6/2002 - 8/2003
Research Assistant, University of Connecticut
Research in nuclear physics toward Ph.D.  Assisted in the maintenance and expansion of the physics Beowulf cluster.  Participated in collaboration meetings for the Qweak experiment at Jefferson Lab.  Performed a virtual photon flux calculation using quantum electrodynamics for evaluating inelastic scattering processes.

8/2000 - 6/2002
Research Assistant, J. Schweitzer
Research in nuclear physics toward Ph.D.  Assisted Professor Schweitzer at the Dynamitron Tandem Accelerator Laboratory, Ruhr-University, Bochum, Germany where the 6.4 MeV nuclear resonant reaction, 15N(p,alpha,gamma)12C, was used to investigate cement chemistry.

8/1998 - 8/2000
Teaching Assistant, C. Peterson
Taught astronomy labs and conducted observations using dual 7 inch refractor telescopes at the department observatory. Held independent discussions and review sessions for students interested in a more detailed understanding of astronomy.

8/1988 - 8/1998
Delta Air Lines
Held the the following positions: Mechanical Engineer, Analyst and Aircraft Mechanic.  Calculated structural load requirements for repairs designed to fix fatigue cracks.  Received specialized training on the following aircraft types: Boeing 727, 757, 737.  Served as a liaison engineer between Delta Air Lines and aircraft manufacturers.

Computer Knowledge

*Operating Systems
Familiarity with LINUX, UNIX, Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, and MacOS X.
*Programming Languages: Fortran, C++, BASH shell scripts, LaTeX, Mathcad, QBASIC. 
* Familiarity with PAW (Physics Analysis Workstation) and MINUIT (a minimization package).
* Familiarity with MCNP, a general Monte Carlo N-particle transport code.
* Cluster Computing - Experience with computing and maintenance of a Beowulf Cluster.
* Familiar with parallel computing and the implementation of MPI (Message Passing Interface).

Publications

In Print

* J. Marie and R. Jones,
"A Partial Wave Analysis of Proton-Antiproton Annihilation Above Threshold for Phi-Phi Production in the JETSET Experiment",
IOP Journal of Physics Conference Series, First Meeting of the APS Topical Group on Hadronic Physics.
* J. Marie, J. Schweitzer and et al.,
"Preliminary Investigation of Accelerator/Retarder Mechanisms During the Induction Period of Tricalcium Silicate Hydration",
American Ceramic Society Meeting (2004).
* J. Marie, J. Schweitzer and et al.,
"Crime Scene Investigations Using Portable, Non-destructive Space Exploration Technology'',
Forensic Science International {129} (2002) 1-9.

In Preparation

* J. Marie and R. Jones, "A Partial Wave
Analysis of Proton-Antiproton Annihilation Above Threshold for Phi-Phi Production in the JETSET Experiment", submitted for publication in Physical Review D Journal.

Awards and Personal Achievements
* Attended the Hampton University Graduate Studies Summer School at Jefferson Lab and presented research on JETSET partial wave analysis, Newport News, Virginia 2003.
* Presented partial wave analysis results from the JETSET experiment at the First Meeting of the APS Topical Group on Hadronic Physics at Fermilab, Batavia, Illinois October 2004.
* Award for High Academic Scholarship in physics, Georgia State University, June 1995.
* Gave a talk on ``Gravitational Waves: Detection and Astrophysical Sources", Georgia State University, May 1998.
* Consistent record of very high student evaluations for teaching performance, 1999-2004.  (Evaluations available for inspection.)
* Provided tutoring and special assistance to astronomy students.

Public Service
* Representative in the Graduate Affairs Committee of the Physics Department, University of Connecticut, 2003 - 2005.
* Assisted in the implementation of revised teaching methods including the Heller Method for the undergraduate physics labs in the Physics Department at the University of Connecticut.
* Conducted astronomy and physics KAST Kids Are Scientists Too) sessions during summers, 1999-2004.

Professional Memberships
* American Physical Society

Miscellanea
* Licensed pilot and aircraft mechanic

References

* Prof. Jeffrey S. Schweitzer
email: schweitz(at)phys.uconn.edu
http: www.phys.uconn.edu
phone: (860) 486-6010

* Prof. Kyungseon Joo
email: kjoo(at)phys.uconn.edu
http: www.physics.uconn.edu/kjoo
phone: (860) 486-4469

* Prof. William A. Hines
email: hines(at)uconnvm.uconn.edu
http: www.phys.uconn.edu
phone: (860) 486-2343

* Prof. Douglas Hamilton
email: douglas.hamilton(at)uconn.edu
http: www.phys.uconn.edu/hamilton/CV/dsh.html
phone: (860) 486-4914

* Prof. Richard T. Jones
email: jonesrt(at)phys.uconn.edu
http: www.physics.uconn.edu/jonesrt
phone: (860) 486-3512

* Prof. Cynthia W. Peterson
email: cynthia(at)unconnvm.uconn.edu
http: www.phys.uconn.edu
phone: (860) 486-6310
 
Transcripts of grades are available