Erick Aguirre
Los Angeles
Summary
Highly motivated Graduate Research Assistant with a background in conducting complex research projects, data analysis and report creation. Strengths include strong analytical skills, proficiency in statistical software, and the ability to work well in team environments. Previous roles involved making significant contributions to research papers and assisting professors in course preparation, demonstrating commitment to education and research.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
New Mexico State University
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Use integral field spectroscopy to study gas flows around galaxies and how it effects their growth
- Perform image processing to create Star Formation Rate (SFR) density maps
- Analyze Quasar Absorption Spectroscopy data to better understand gaseous environments
Graduate Research Assistant
San Diego State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Study the effects of dust extinction on stars using modified MaNGA Data Analysis Pipeline (DAP)
- Use MUSE data to place constraints on physical models
Undergraduate Research Assistant
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Conduct data analysis for galaxy NGC 300 using NASA/IPAC’S Extragalactic Database (NED)
- Perform image processing to create Star Formation Rate (SFR) density maps
- Examine the spatial distribution of X-ray point sources and their luminosities as a function of the local SFR
Education
Master of Science - Astronomy
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Physics
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA05.2020
Skills
- Data analysis
- Astronomical data modeling
- Python
- Linux
- C
- Latex
- PyCharm
- Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Phone
cell, (562)-256-0200
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
New Mexico State University
08.2021 - 06.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
San Diego State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Undergraduate Research Assistant
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
01.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Astronomy
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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