Abid M. Patwa

##  [Personal Data]{.smallcaps}

[Work Address Home Address]{.smallcaps}

# Fermilab, DØ Experiment 9027 Niles Center Road

P.O. Box 500, M.S. 352 Skokie, Illinois 60076

Batavia, Illinois 60510 (847) 679-0990

\(630\) 840-5636

## [E-mail:]{.smallcaps} [**abid@fnal.gov**](mailto:abid@fnal.gov)

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## [Date of Birth:]{.smallcaps} March 22, 1973

## [Citizenship:]{.smallcaps} United States

##  [Education]{.smallcaps}

[Doctor of Philosophy, Physics State University of New York at Stony
Brook]{.smallcaps}

May 1996 -- January 2002

Thesis: The Forward Preshower System and a Study of the J/ Trigger with
the DØ Detector

[Master of Arts, Physics State University of New York at Stony
Brook]{.smallcaps}

September 1996 -- May 1998

[Bachelor of Science, Physics State University of New York at
Oswego]{.smallcaps}

September 1991 -- May 1996

Honors Program, Dual Major

[Bachelor of Science, Mathematics State University of New York at
Oswego]{.smallcaps}

September 1991 -- May 1996

Honors Program, Dual Major

##  [Research Experience]{.smallcaps}

[DØ Thesis Research State University of New York, Stony
Brook]{.smallcaps}

[Supervisor: Dr. Michael Rijssenbeek]{.smallcaps}

May 1996 --

Planned and conducted research with the DØ Collaboration at Fermilab.
Co-managed the Run II Forward Preshower system, a major sub-detector
based on a scintillator-fiber technology for the experiment. Work
involved direct supervision in the construction, installation,
successful operation and maintenance of the detector. Gained valuable
technical and scientific expertise through design, modeling, systematic
assembly, and operation of the system. Performed extensive R&D, quality
controls, and tests of individual detector elements, including
participation in test beam studies. Work also promoted skills in
day-to-day problem-solving, decision-making, organization and planning
of research activities.

Performed preparatory physics simulation studies for Run II to establish
an online technique for identifying low-p*~T~* electrons from J/ decays.
Evaluated and predicted event yields, detector and trigger efficiencies,
and background rejection capability for such a measurement. Developed
methods for signal optimization and assessed and debugged complex
algorithms. Implemented DØ software and acquired skills in C++
programming and analyses for optimal performance results. Studies on FPS
and Monte Carlo simulations will culminate in successful completion of
doctoral degree, expected January 2002.

[Phenix Experiment at RHIC Brookhaven National Laboratory, New
York]{.smallcaps}

[Supervisor: Dr. Sebastian N. White]{.smallcaps}

January 1995 -- December 1995

Research during a one-year leave from undergraduate studies
participating in the research and development of the electromagnetic
calorimeter for the PHENIX Experiment at BNL's Relativistic Heavy Ion
Collider under a US Department of Energy internship program. Performed
characterization and testing of detector apparatus, database design,
computer programming, qualitative and quantitative computation,
instrumentation assembly, and data acquisition and analysis of a
prototype detection system.

#### [Department of Physics State University of New York, Oswego]{.smallcaps}

#### [Undergraduate Thesis]{.smallcaps}

#### [Supervisor: Dr. Dale Zych]{.smallcaps}

September 1994 -- December 1994

Study in solid-state and condensed matter physics. Measured
electromagnetic properties and performed critical behavior analysis of
thin films used in industry (e.g., magnetic recording media and tapes).
Work included study of hysteresis effects, magnetization-temperature
dependence, magnetic susceptibility, and Curie Effect and involved the
design, construction, and operation of cryogenic apparatus.

#### [Department of Physics Lehigh University, Pennsylvania]{.smallcaps} 

#### [Supervisor: Dr. Alvin Kanofsky]{.smallcaps}

#### June 1994 -- August 1994

Research in experimental high-energy physics. Summer research program in
analyzing aging effects in wire chambers. Simulated aging process,
implemented scanning electron microscopy to analyze chamber topography
and degradation effect, designed and used optical systems for image
processing, structural diagnostics, and analysis. Performed
characterization study of materials used in chambers including
classification and rating of results. Studies served as research and
development of instrumentation for experiments at major particle physics
facilities.

#### [Department of Physics Syracuse University and SUNY Oswego, New York]{.smallcaps}

#### [Supervisors: Drs. Dale Zych and Peter Dowben]{.smallcaps}

#### June 1993 -- August 1993

Research in low-temperature physics and surface science. Studies
concentrated on measurement of low-temperature electromagnetic
properties of thin films. Implemented cryogenic and solid-state
instrumentation, constructed and tested sample probes, studied
magnetoresistance and hysteresis effects. Project emphasized signal
processing, programming, mathematical computation and methods,
statistics, data acquisition and analysis.

#### [Department of Physics State University of New York, Oswego]{.smallcaps} 

#### [Supervisor: Dr. Gubbie Sudhakaran]{.smallcaps}

#### September 1992 -- May 1993

Research in molecular optics and far-infrared laser Stark spectroscopy.
Work measured molecular structures of various organic molecules by
investigation of high-resolution laser spectra using direct discharge
gas lasers and the Stark effect technique. Operated and maintained
optical and electrical equipment including 4-meter long laser cavity,
wrote computer programs, and acquired and analyzed data.

##  [Teaching and Other Experience]{.smallcaps}

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#### [Teaching Assistant, Physics Department State University of New York, Stony Brook]{.smallcaps}

#### September 1996 -- May 1997

Designed and presented weekly lectures for undergraduate physics
laboratory. Assisted students with lab procedures, equipment, and data
analysis. Provided private mentoring and guidance about labs during
regular office hours. Graded laboratory notebooks. Advised department
management about suggested improvements for equipment, laboratory
procedures, and manuals.

#### [Department of Physics State University of New York, Oswego]{.smallcaps}

#### [Supervisor: Dr. Dale Zych]{.smallcaps}

#### December 1993 -- March 1994

Volunteer work in design and testing of high-temperature
superconductivity experiments for an undergraduate sophomore-level
physics laboratory. Wrote details for operating equipment and laboratory
procedures and methods for data acquisition and analysis.

##  [Conferences and Presentations]{.smallcaps}

"Scintillator-Fiber-Based Inner Tracking Detectors for the DØ Experiment
at Fermilab", presented at the 7^th^ International Conference on
Advanced Technology and Particle Physics, Como, Italy, October 15-19,
2001. Proceeding submitted to World Scientific, November 2001.

"The Preshower Detectors for DØ in Run II", presented at the New
Perspectives Conference, Batavia, Illinois, July 9, 1999.

"Studies of a New Photomultiplier for Use in the PHENIX Experiment at
RHIC", presented at the US Department of Energy's Science and
Engineering Research Semester Program at Brookhaven National Laboratory,
Upton, New York, May 4, 1995.

"The Study and Analysis of Wire Aging in Drift Chambers", presented at
State University of New York at Oswego Physics Colloquium, Oswego, New
York, December 7, 1994.

"Wire Aging in High Energy Physics Drift Chambers", presented at the
Lehigh University Undergraduate Physics Research Seminar, Bethlehem,
Pennsylvania, July 28, 1994.

"Hysteresis and Low Temperature Magnetoresistance Effects of Thin Nickel
Boride Films", presented at the University of Rochester's XIV Annual
Rochester Symposium for Physics Students, Rochester, New York, April 16,
1994.

"Hysteresis and Low Temperature Effects of Thin Films", presented at
Quest 1994 Conference at the State University of New York at Oswego,
Oswego, New York, April 13, 1994.

"Characteristics of a CW 107.71 m D~2~O Laser", presented at the
University of Rochester's XIII Annual Rochester Symposium for Physics
Students, Rochester, New York, April 24, 1993.

##  [Publications]{.smallcaps}

P. Baringer *et al.,* "Cosmic Ray Test of the DØ Preshower Detector",
Co-author of paper published in Nuclear Instrumentation and Methods
**A469**, 295-310 (2001).

G. David *et al.,* "Performance of the PHENIX Shish-Kebab EM
Calorimeter", Co-author of paper published in IEEE Transactions in
Nuclear Science **43**, 1491-1495 (1996).

D. Zych *et al*., "Novel Methods for the Fabrication of Ferromagnetic
Nickel and Nickel Boride Thin Films", primary author of paper published
in the Journal of Applied Physics **76:6**, 3684-3687 (1994).

List of other publications attached.

##  [Technical Reports]{.smallcaps}

A. Patwa *et al.,* *(for the DØ Collaboration, Fermilab),* "Study of the
Level 3 J/ Electron Trigger for B J/K~s~, where J/e^+^e^-^ Final
States", to be submitted as DØ Internal Note.

A. Gordeev *et al.*, *(for the DØ Collaboration, Fermilab),* "Technical
Design Report of the Forward Preshower Detector for the DØ Upgrade",
Co-author of DØ Internal Note 3445, May 18, 1998.

G. David and A. Patwa *(for the PHENIX EMCal Group, Brookhaven Lab),*
"FEU115: Tests of Rate Effects at Low Frequencies", PHENIX Internal
Technical Note 240, Vol. XXXVI, February 1996.

G. David and A. Patwa *(for the PHENIX EMCal Group, Brookhaven Lab),*
"Tests with the LeCroy and CAEN HV Supplies", PHENIX Internal Technical
Note 241, Vol. XXXVI, February 1996.

A. Patwa *et al.*, *(for the PHENIX EMCal Group, Brookhaven Lab),*
"Analysis of Beam Timing and Momentum for PHENIX EMCal 1995 Test Beam at
AGS", PHENIX Internal Technical Note 181, Vol. XXXVI, August 1995.

A. Patwa *(for the PHENIX EMCal Group, Brookhaven Lab),* "Studies of a
New Photomultiplier for Use in the PHENIX Experiment at RHIC", PHENIX
Internal Technical Note 163, Vol. XXIX, May 1995.

A. Patwa *et al.*, *(for the PHENIX EMCal Group, Brookhaven Lab),*
"Report on Studies of FEU115M 12-stage Russian Photomultiplier Tubes",
PHENIX Internal Technical Note 161, Vol. XXIX, February 1995.

##  [Services]{.smallcaps}

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## Commissioning Co-Leader of the DØ Forward Preshower Detector, May 2000 -- Present. Responsible for overseeing sub-detector installation, hook-up, commissioning, and operation in Run IIa. 

-   Supervisor of cable installation for DØ end-detectors: Luminosity
    Monitor, Forward Preshower, and Inter-cryostat detectors, 2000-2001.
    Responsible for overseeing and coordinating design, installation,
    and hook-up of end-detector cables and services at DØ.

-   Production Manager of the DØ Forward Preshower Project, January 1999
    -- end of project (May 2000).

##  [Honors and Awards]{.smallcaps}

-   *Summa Cum Laude*, BS Physics and BS Mathematics, SUNY Oswego, 1996

-   *Outstanding Physics Major Award,* SUNY Oswego, 1996

-   *Louis DeRitter Award for Outstanding Mathematics Major*, SUNY
    Oswego, 1994

-   *Honor Student Achievement Recognition,* "for academic achievement",
    SUNY Oswego, 1993, 1994

-   *Distinguished Sophomore Award*, "for academic achievement", SUNY
    Oswego, 1992

-   *University President's List,* "for academic achievement", SUNY
    Oswego, 1991-1996

-   *Omicron Delta Kappa, The National Honorary Leadership Society,*
    1995

-   *Sigma Pi Sigma, The National Physics Honor Society*, 1994

-   *Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society,* 1994

##  G[eneral and Technical skills]{.smallcaps}

-   Scientific research and diverse laboratory experience

-   Strong managerial and leadership experience with effective
    decision-making skills

-   Extensive knowledge of advanced mathematics, statistics; developing
    algorithms for modeling complex problems

-   Analysis of quantitative and technical data

-   Setting and meeting deadlines

-   Effective speaker; giving presentations to audiences of varying
    knowledge levels

-   Preparing research reports, summaries, technical and journal
    articles

-   Programming: C++, Pascal, HTML, UNIX shell-scripting

-   Operating systems: UNIX, Windows and Macintosh

-   Software: MS Office, LaTeX, Mathematica, Maple, AutoCAD, PeakFit
    Analysis Software, SigmaPlot, PAW, and ROOT

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##  [References]{.smallcaps}

[Dr. Paul D. Grannis]{.smallcaps} Professor of Physics

> Department of Physics and Astronomy

State University of New York at Stony Brook

High-Energy Physics Group

Stony Brook, New York 11794-3800, USA

+01 (631) 632-8088

E-mail:
[grannis@sbhep.physics.sunysb.edu](mailto:rijssenbeek@sbhep.physics.sunysb.edu)

[Dr. Jonathan Kotcher]{.smallcaps} Staff Scientist

> Physics Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory

DØ Experiment, Fermilab

P.O. Box 500, Mail Station 357

Batavia, Illinois 60510, USA

+01 (630) 840-8749

E-mail: <kotcher@fnal.gov>

[Dr. Michael Rijssenbeek]{.smallcaps} Professor of Physics

> Department of Physics and Astronomy

State University of New York at Stony Brook

High-Energy Physics Group

Stony Brook, New York 11794-3800, USA

+01 (631) 632-8099

E-mail: <rijssenbeek@sbhep.physics.sunysb.edu>

[Dr. Sebastian N. White]{.smallcaps} Staff Scientist

> Physics Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory
>
> PHENIX Experiment, RHIC

P.O. Box 5000, Mail Station 510C

Upton, New York 11973-5000, USA

+01 (631) 344-5488

E-mail: <swhite@bnl.gov>

[Dr. Dale Zych]{.smallcaps} Professor of Physics

Department of Physics

Snygg Hall

State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, New York 13126, USA

+01 (315) 312-2677

E-mail: <zych@oswego.edu>