HIRO SHIMOYAMA
Education
Ph.D. in Physics, 2005
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
B.S. in Applied Physics, 1996
Okayama University of Science
Okayama, Japan
Summary of Qualification
Demonstrated understanding of simulation and web-related computer languages.
Analytical thinker that consistently resolves ongoing issues or defects, often called upon to consult on problems that have eluded resolution by others.
Solid management skills, demonstrated proficiency in leading and mentoring individuals to maximize levels of productivity, while forming cohesive team environments.
Possess expertise in educating various people and writing well-designed documents.
Strong knowledge of fundamental mechanism of electricity and magnetism, and other applicable physical phenomena.
Technical Expertise
Languages C, HTML, Visual Basic, Fortran, JavaScript, Perl,
Intermediate Level Visual C++, PHP, SQL
Software
Graphic Development
Microsoft Visio, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash
(Creating instructional diagrams and animations)
Document and Presentation
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, LaTeX
(Designing documents, calculating input numbers
and presenting works)
Math Tools
Mathematica, MathCad
(Testing logical systems, simulating theories
and presenting graphs)
Systems Windows (95, 98, NT, 2000, XP),
Linux (Redhat, Slackware with some console skills)
Research and Career Highlights
Department of Physics, University of Idaho
Instructor of Physics 2000 - 2005
Manage development of interactive and computer-based materials for science education. Develop and maintain the quality of the instruction and the materials.
Researched and implemented methodologies for scientific educational materials, which also introduced a cohesive Web site (http://www.hirophysics.com/).
Developed the Web site with well-organized diagrams, pictures, and animations by utilizing Visio, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, Perl, etc.
Developed well-defined, student-centered and highly encouraging instruction, which is recognized for achievements by receiving the University's "Teacher of the Year" award in 2002.
Utilized highly sophisticated organizational skills for the efficient instruction, which increased student satisfaction, and resulted in teaching more materials effectively compared with other instructors.
Initiated and implemented Web-based system for teaching classes, which reduced paper and printing cost in the department, and increased learning motivation of students.
Implemented a method of effective management in a diverse and multicultural student population by considering their backgrounds and providing tutorial assistance.
Succeeded in improving students' problem solving skills, which resulted in their obtaining higher scores in the physics part of the OAT (Optometry Admission Test), which shows the aptitude to train people.
Department of Physics, University of Idaho
Research Assistant for Dr. Ruprecht Machleidt 2001 - 2005
Primarily responsible for effectively delivering a diverse range of research related objectives working as theoretical nuclear physics specialist.
Made a highly complicated model by using Fortran, MathCAD, Mathematica, gnuplot, and other software.
Analytical and logical skills helped to fix a significant error in a program, which other people did not notice.
Presented the research work at a conference presented by American Physical Society (2004) with LaTeX and Visio.
Department of Physics, University of Idaho
Research Assistant for Dr. Rex Gandy 2000 - 2001
Successfully undertook a research assignment working at Dusty Plasma Laboratory. Duties focused on providing effective research and support interventions working in the low energy experimental plasma physics.
Published two papers for the project.
Department of Physics, Washington State University
Research Assistant for Dr. Kelvin Lynn 1999
Responsibilities focused on measuring copper resistance for industry, conducting other basic tests as well as achieving the accurate measurement of resistance with simple equipment and successful test of a cryopump.
Gained testing ability and analyzing data with calculation software, Excel and Origin.
Department of Physics, Okayama University of Science
Research Assistant for Professor Kazuo Ishii 1996
Activities largely focused on improving an algorithm for a chaotic dynamical system specializing in simulations for complex systems.
Accomplished the research by utilizing C language, Visual Basic and other software.
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
(2005) H. Shimoyama and R. Machleidt, "Chiral Symmetry and the Nucleon-Nucleon Interaction: Developing a Chiral NN Potential in Configuration Space."
(2002) Willis, S. Gandy, R. Shimoyama, H., "Levitation of fluorescent polymer microsheres in a DC glow argon plasma", IEEE transactions on plasma science", 30 (1); 86-87 Part 1.
(2001) Gandy, R., Willis, S., Shimoyama, H., "Initial experiments in the Idaho dusty plasma device", Physics of Plasmas 8 (5); 1746; Part 1.
(1997) H. Shimoyama, N. Shirahama, and K. Ishii, "Symplectic Algorithms Applying to a Dissipative Chaos System II" Transaction at Okayama University of Science.
(1996) H. Shimoyama, N. Shirahama, and K. Ishii, "Symplectic Algorithms Applying to a Dissipative Chaos System I" Transaction at Okayama University of Science.
CONFERENCE ABSTRACT:
(2004) H. Shimoyama, "Configuration-Space Representation of a Chiral Nucleon-Nucleon Potential" American Physical Society.
Volunteer and Community Involvement
Mentor - assisted undergraduate students of physics
Co-planner - created a Japanese history article for the Japanese Association
Translator - provided translation assistance for an archeological project
Personal Interests
Assisting with stargazing events.
Helping refurbish telescopes.
Providing people assistance.
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