Science Communication & Outreach
Suyog Shrestha
Rockville
Summary
Scientist with demonstrated expertise in advanced research methodologies and data analysis. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving project goals. Proficient in laboratory techniques, scientific writing, and presenting findings. Reliable team member known for driving impactful results in research settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Adjunct Assistant Professor
The Ohio State University
Ohio
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluated student performance through various assessment methods, providing regular feedback to support their ongoing progress.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new courses or revisions to existing curricula, ensuring alignment with program objectives and accreditation standards.
- Contributed to departmental initiatives by serving on committees focused on curriculum development, accreditation processes, and program improvements.
Assistant Professor Of Physics
Washington College
05.2022 - Current
- Utilized various forms of assessment to accurately gauge student progress throughout the semester, adjusting instructional strategies as needed based on performance data.
- Enhanced student understanding of complex physics concepts by incorporating hands-on experiments and real-world examples.
Research Associate
CERN
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Assisted in the development of new research proposals, resulting in increased funding opportunities and project growth potential.
Research Associate
The Ohio State University
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success and achieve objectives.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Presented research findings at industry conferences, increasing visibility for the organization.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
CERN
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Search for physics beyond the Standard Model
- Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professor.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
Postdoctoral Researcher
The Ohio State University
Ohio
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Presented research findings at international conferences, fostering knowledge exchange among peers.
- Contributed to high-impact publications by collaborating with fellow researchers and providing critical input.
- Designed effective experimental controls, ensuring robust conclusions from research studies.
PHD Candidate
CERN
10.2011 - 07.2014
- I led the analysis that searches for pair-produced heavy quarks. I generated the signal samples, performed the sensitivity studies, validation of background modeling, optimization of the signal-to-background ratio, and limit calculation. For modeling the main background, W+jets, I considered several different generators and chose the generator that best modeled the kinematic distributions and also had sufficient statistics. We improved the previous limit on the mass of the new quark by 350 GeV by exploiting the boosted topology of the heavy quark decay.
Graduate Research Assistant
Iowa State University
08.2007 - 07.2014
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
Graduate Research Assistant
Brookhaven National Laboratory
04.2011 - 10.2011
- I contributed to the validation of jet energy calibration by using pT of tracks. My specific task included checking pT balance between jet(s) and Z boson in the Z+jets sample in bins of Z pT and jet multiplicity.
Research Assistant
Grinnell College
05.2004 - 08.2004
- For undergraduate mentored advanced project, I synthesized and purified inter-metallic single crystals of Dysprosium di-germanide. I identified the crystalline structure using an X-ray diffractometer and indexing software. I also measured the anisotropic magnetic properties of the crystals using a Quantum Design Physical Properties Measurement System.
Education
Ph.D. - Physics
Iowa State University
Iowa, United States 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Physics
Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa, United States 05.2001 -
Intermediate of Science -
Saint Xavier's College
12.2001
Skills
Big Data Handling
undefinedAccomplishments
- Contributed to the Nobel Prize–winning discovery of the Higgs boson (2012) as part of the ATLAS experiment at CERN.
- Brought Washington College into the ATLAS Collaboration, making it one of the few liberal arts colleges in the world directly involved with CERN.
- Recipient of multiple national and international grants and awards, including the NSF US-ATLAS Education Grant, NSF EDI Award, ICTP Outreach Grant, and the Grinnell College Alumni Award.
- Delivered invited talks and lectures at international conferences and institutions, advancing global dialogue in high-energy physics.
- Mentored and trained early-career scientists who went on to research positions at major universities and labs worldwide.
- Promoted diversity and outreach in physics, leading initiatives that increased undergraduate and underrepresented student participation in HEP.
- Featured in media outlets (VOA, Symmetry Magazine) for efforts in science outreach and bringing CERN research visibility to Nepal and beyond.
- Multilingual collaborator, fluent in six languages (English, Hindi, Nepali, French, Russian, Urdu), enhancing cross-cultural research partnerships.
Affiliations
- ATLAS Collaboration, CERN – Research scientist contributing to Higgs boson studies and beyond Standard Model physics.
- American Physical Society (APS) – Member, Division of Particles and Fields.
- Washington College, Department of Physics – Assistant Professor of Physics.
- The Ohio State University, Department of Physics – Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physics.
- Society of Physics Students (SPS) – Mentor and advisor to undergraduate physics students.
- Journal of Instrumentation – Referee for peer-reviewed submissions.
- International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) – Outreach collaborator and grant recipient.
Interests
International Scientific Collaboration
Undergraduate Research & Mentorship
Computational Physics
Collider Experiments
High-Energy Particle Physics
Timeline
Adjunct Assistant Professor
The Ohio State University
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Professor Of Physics
Washington College
05.2022 - Current
Research Associate
CERN
05.2020 - 08.2022
Research Associate
The Ohio State University
05.2020 - 05.2022
Postdoctoral Research Associate
CERN
08.2014 - 05.2020
Postdoctoral Researcher
The Ohio State University
08.2014 - 05.2020
PHD Candidate
CERN
10.2011 - 07.2014
Graduate Research Assistant
Brookhaven National Laboratory
04.2011 - 10.2011
Graduate Research Assistant
Iowa State University
08.2007 - 07.2014
Research Assistant
Grinnell College
05.2004 - 08.2004
Ph.D. - Physics
Iowa State University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Physics
Grinnell College
05.2001 -
Intermediate of Science -
Saint Xavier's College
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