SURF @ CALTECH
@ CALTECH
Astrophysical dust modeling and analysis
Applied plasma physics
Focus: Dust formation in core-collapse supernovae using JWST data; projections
for the Roman Space Telescope.
Accomplished: Built custom photometry; modeled infrared dust emission; laid
groundwork for a Roman SED template.
Skills: Python coding, data reduction, astrophysical modeling.
Focus: Experimental research on dusty plasmas with applications in fusion energy and astrophysics.
Accomplished: Designed and implemented a custom BALUN transformer to enable new plasma experiments.
Skills: Circuit design, high-voltage systems, interdisciplinary problem-solving.
@ UPENN
Optogenetic interface engineering
Focus: Developing optical methods to target and stimulate neurons in non-human primates.
Accomplished: Built a benchtop optical system with Arduino and a spatial light modulator to shape and focus light through scattering tissue.
Skills: Arduino, optical engineering, hardware integration (lasers, spectrometer), precision instrumentation.
RESEARCH
DARIA HAJIMIRI