Samuel Green
PhD
Dublin, Ireland
green@cp.dias.ie, sam.green@ucdconnect.ie
Programming
Python
C/C++
Bash
HTML/CSS
IDL
Other
Software
Latex
Office
VisIt
Solidworks
VTK
Origin
SPENVIS
MEGAlib
OS Preference
Linux
Windows
Raspbian
MacOS
Languages
English
French
Irish
Education
Master's Degree in Space Science & Technology - University College Dublin, Ireland
2015 - 2016
Main Subjects: Satellite Subsystems, Space Detectors, Space Mission Design, The Space Environment, Applications of Space Science, Plasma Physics, Remote Sensing, Planetary Geomorphology, Space Sector Seminars and Professional Skills. I also completed a three-month research project entitled 'Stellar Wind Simulations: The Bubble Nebula'.
Bachelor's Degree in Physics & Astrophysics - Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
2011 - 2015
Main subjects: -> Physics Based - Planetary and Space Science, Computer Simulation, High Energy Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetic Interactions, Cosmology, Modern Optics, Stellar and Galactic Structure, Statistical Thermodynamics and Astrophysical Spectroscopy, Condensed Matter, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, and Computational and Experimental Laboratories -> Mathematical Based - Fourier Analysis, Vector and Multi-variable Calculus, and Mechanics. -> Biology Based - Evolution, Cell Structure and Function, Genetics, and Ecosystem Biology and Global Change. -> Thesis - I also completed a three-month research project in my final year entitled 'New Insights into Solar Sunspots at the Highest Resolution II: Space-Based Observational Analysis'.
Research Experience
PhD Student
Jan 2017 - Current
The main focus of my current research is on multidimensional simulations of stellar wind bubbles around massive stars. Python programming and visualisation of scientific data is a major part of this research. This research has developed my programming skills in several languages, with a focus on Python and C++, as well as scientific writing skills. I have also worked in a research team gaining invaluable teamwork and collaboration skills. I have also worked on projects alone which has enhanced my self motivation and problem solving skills. Time-management is an important attribute I have used to track my work and progress.
PRACE Summer of HPC Internship
July 2017 - September 2017
I spent 2 months working on an interactive weather forecasting demo at EPCC in the University of Edinburgh as part of PRACE's Summer of HPC 2017 program. This project involved building the visualisation end of the demo with Python and in turn helped to develop my programming skills. Through this experience I gained an understanding of the practical implementation of a potential public outreach product. I learnt about user considerations for a project to be user-friendly as opposed to approaching the project purely from a coding perspective.
Research Internship
May 2016 - Dec 2016
As part of my MSc studies I completed a 6-month internship within DIAS. This project involved generating hydrodynamic simulations of the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) on ICHEC's supercomputer, written in C++. This full-time internship project introduced me to the working environment of an active research group. I gained experience of research tools, methodology and working within a collaborative research team. A thesis and poster were produced providing practical experience in writing as well as clear and concise presentation skills.
Undergraduate Research Project
Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
As part of my undergraduate studies I completed a full-time research project titled New Insights into Solar Sunspots at the Highest Resolution II: Space-Based Observational Analysis. This was carried out in the Solar Research Group within Trinity College. My project focused on collecting and analysing data from the AIA (Atmospheric Imaging Assembly) instrument on-board SDO (Solar Dynamics Observatory) using IDL (Interactive Data Language). This full-time project was highly beneficial to my academic development in terms of introducing me to the working environment of an active research group. I gained experience of research tools and methodology and working within a collaborative research team. I presented my results by writing a written report, an interview and a poster presentation. I received First class honours. Supervised by Prof. Peter Gallagher and Eamon Scullion.
Work Experience
Tutor at Kumon Study Centre
Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
This role involved correcting and marking in-class assignments in Maths and English work. I also provided advice and assistance in these topics. I obtained the ability to explain a concept in different ways depending on the student, which has enhanced my communication skills. A complete knowledge of both topics is needed along with good organisation and people skills.
Volunteer Work
NEMETODE Meteor Project
Sept 2016 - Current
I help run and maintain Dunsink Observatory's node of the citizen science NEMETODE project, to observe and analyse meteors in the sky over Ireland. I also help organise and run the Student (15-16yr) Meteor Week at the Observatory during the last week of February in 2017 - 2020). This has helped me to build skills to organise and run a small classroom of students. This project has aided my organisation skills both in planning and executing the annual event and maintaining the Observatory’s connection with the project throughout the year.
Volunteer at Dunsink Observatory
Sept 2016 - Current
I help out and have given several public talks at the Public Open Night events organised at Dunsink Observatory 2-3 times each month. I have also given talks to 8-18yrs students during Space Week and Science Week at the Observatory during 2017 and 2018. This volunteering has been critical in developing my public speaking ability. I am required to converse and present to a people of various ages with a range of different knowledge and to engage all of them. This has improved my verbal communication both in a professional and casual environment.
Volunteer At Eclipse 2015 event
20 Mar 2015
I helped out by interacting with the general public who attended this event and informing them about the nature of the solar eclipse.