Microsoft Office
Nor Sofiah Ahmad
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards degree in theoretical astroparticle physics. Adept at prepping resources, high performance computing and materials for research. Extensive background in investigating astroparticle physics research especially in neutrino energy loss in cosmological problems, in the Sun, massive stars and very massive stars. Currently writing up thesis and another two research papers that can be submitted to international journal. A resourceful Research Assistant with more than 13 years of experience. Highly skilled in overseeing research office activities, recruiting talented support staff and supervising students and staff. Talented in guiding all functions relating to research studies, analysis and reporting. Multi-talented teaching assistant with more than 7 years of experiences directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with lecturers and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Financial Analyst
Freelance
Kuala Lumpur
03.2015 - 09.2019
- Created and implemented strategic trading approaches.
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability and expense forecasts.
Teaching Assistant
University Malaya
Kuala Lumpur
09.2009 - 12.2017
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur 09.2004 - 09.2008
Master of Science - Theoretical Astroparticle Physics
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur 03.2009 - 09.2014
Ph.D. - Theoretical Astroparticle Physics
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur 09.2022 - Current
Skills
Literature reviews
undefinedAccomplishments
- Presented research on Cosmological Neutrino Oscillations at Seminar Sains and Teknologi, Hotel Grand Dorset Labuan Sabah organized by Universiti Malaysia Sabah 2008.
- Presented research on Energy Loss of Neutrinos in 20M Star at The 10th International Symposium on Origin of Matter and Evolution of Galaxies (OMEG10) (2010) RCNP Osaka University, Osaka Japan.
- Wrote grant application leading to RM11,000.00 award from University of Malaya short-grant.
- Wrote 1 article published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (MNRAS) entitled The neutrino emission from thermal processes in very massive stars in the local universe.
- Co-author of 1 article published in Association of Asia Pacific Physical Societies (AAPPS) with well-known scientists from Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea and Malaysia.
Affiliations
South East Asia Young Astronomer (SEAYAC)
Additional Information
I am passionate in teaching and research, able to work independently and in the team in order to achieve goals and targets that being set.
Software
Mathematica
Python
C
Fortran
Interests
Pyschology
Gardening
Science
Timeline
Ph.D. - Theoretical Astroparticle Physics
University of Malaya
09.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Malaya
09.2019 - 09.2022
Financial Analyst
Freelance
03.2015 - 09.2019
Teaching Assistant
University Malaya
09.2009 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Theoretical Astroparticle Physics
University of Malaya
03.2009 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics
University of Malaya
09.2004 - 09.2008
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