Ph.D. in Physics, University of Houston, expected May 2003. GPA 3.78. Dissertation: “Raman Studies of Transition-Metal Oxides with Perovskite-Like Structure”.
B.S. in Physics, 1994, Sofia University, Bulgaria. Thesis: "Computer Modeling of Electromagnetic Showers in Calorimeters with Block Structure".
EXPERIENCEResearch Assistant
Texas Center for Superconductivity and Advanced Materials, University of Houston, Texas - 01/2000 - present:
--- Measured for the first time and analyzed the polarized spectra of single crystals and thin films of the perovskite-like strongly-correlated systems CaRuO3, CaCu3Ti4O12, CaFe2O4, LaCr1-xCoxO3, LaCr1-xNixO3 in broad temperature range.
--- Participated in the measurement and analysis of CaMnO3, La0.5Ca0.5MnO3, YBa2Cu3O7-d samples.
--- One year teaching experience.
Road Transport Manager
Transpress Ltd. and Valbetz Ltd., Sofia, Bulgaria - 03/1998 – 12/1999:
--- Organized and coordinated international road transport services.
--- Got promoted to Manager of the Imports Department.
--- Developed and implemented algorithms for optimization of routes and load distribution.
--- Participated in a software project for transport companies, consisting of database, object-oriented business engine, graphical user interface and web site.
Research Assistant
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria - 11/1994 – 03/1998:
--- Tested and improved the data-analysis used in positron annihilation experiments.
--- Participated in the development of a full-scale Molecular Dynamics computer simulation project and Monte Carlo simulations of defects and defect clusters in plastically deformed and particle-irradiated metals.
--- Significantly improved a program for positron implantation in layered materials.
--- One year teaching experience.
Physics: Raman Spectroscopy - experimental, group-theory analysis and mode assignment, thin films; Solid State Physics, Positron Annihilation - experimental; computer simulations in Elementary Particle Physics, Molecular Dynamics simulations, Monte Carlo methods, Lattice Dynamics; exposure to infrared, X-ray, electron microscopy, SQUID measurements and DFT and ab initio calculations.
Computer skills: Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, Programming (C++, FORTRAN); Scientific packages (CERN program library, Origin, IgorPro, Maple, Spectracalc); MS Office; Web Design, image processing and animation.
Personal and Leadership: Successfully merged into a young and inventive team, reaching the position of Manager of the Imports Department, demonstrated excellent organization skills, successfully handled high-stress and important decision-making situations. Goal achieving and customer oriented. Accustomed to meeting strict deadlines. Excellent communication skills.
ACTIVITIES AND HONORSThird prize from the 22-nd TCSUH Semiannual Student Symposium - University of Houston.
National Student Competition in Mathematical Linguistics - Second Prize - Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Member of the American Physical Society.