From Chalkboards to Lab Benches

My university career began in September 2019, right before the pandemic. Initially, I was accepted into the highly competitive Honours Bachelors in Computer Science program, where I was fortunate to experience one full in-person semester. Following three semesters online in CS, I realized that my true passion lay with physics. After spending countless hours in the lab and undergoing years of technical training, I am now ready to apply my knowledge of physics, mathematics, chemistry, and engineering to solve real-world problems.

Research & Lab Work

Computed Tomography - A Proof of Concept (2025)

Digital Sunflower using a Feedback Control System (2024)

Gamma Ray Spectroscopy using Terrestrial Radioactive Isotopes (2025)

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (2025)

The man behind the lab coat

Hi there! My name is Roman and I am entering my final year (fingers crossed) of an Honours Bachelor of Science in Physics. Based out of Ottawa, ON, I am open to research opportunities across a wide range of disciplines.

My love of science began, like most, in early childhood. Being a huge fan of science fiction movies and characters like Iron Man and Spider-Man inspired me to explore the science and engineering aspects of serving others in my community. Eager to learn as much as possible, I dove straight in and started teaching myself how to code at 14. This began my love of programming and Computer Science, which eventually granted me the opportunity to engage with more than 200 children over four years as the Lead Coding Instructor for STEM-based summer camps at Code Ninjas.

Ontario Scholar

Specialist High-Skills Major

Achieved for completing numerous information technology courses and certifications during high school

Achieved in 2019 after graduating from high school with a GPA >80%

102 uOttawa Credits

*As of 2025 in a variety of faculties including Social Science, Engineering, and Arts

$2,000 Scholarship

Achieved upon admission

Along my journey of software development, I discovered that I wanted to gain a deeper, more fundamental understanding of how my keystrokes made the graphics on my screen move. This commenced my lower-level understanding of the hardware, digital systems, and architecture of my computer. I started tinkering with the Arduino microcontroller platform and learned how to make circuits and control voltages to interface between the physical and digital worlds. But still, I wanted to go deeper. Physics was the answer to my quarrel. It gave me the most fundamental understanding of not only how the technology we use every day works, but the universe as an integrated ever ever-evolving system.

Although my love of Physics burned brightly, I struggled with mathematics earlier on in my academic career. Determined not to let my fears and doubts overcome me, I had to develop a stronger mind - one that would be able to tackle any obstacle, problem set, or exam in front of me. It wasn't easy, and I failed several times along the way. I had to become relentless in pursuit of my goal and dreams - to become someone who serves others to the utmost of my ability using the tools and skills that only an education in Physics provides.

I owe all of my success thus far to the people in my life who have supported me, and that starts at home. My parents have always instilled good values and morals and fostered an attitude that hard work is the key to achieving anything one desires. My Fiancée Erica, currently in the process of completing her Honours BSc in Mathematics, continues to inspire me to attain academic excellence and supports me in all of my endeavors. My labmates, Evren and Sam, along with my Professors, Dr. Godin and Dr. Desgreniers, have provided me with the best environment possible to learn and expand my experimental skills, to which I owe them a great deal of gratitude.

With plans of attending Graduate school (obtaining a Masters degree, then a PhD), I am ready and excited to explore all research opportunities available to me. I am seeking Professors who would be willing to supervise my Graduate school journey (Masters and Ph.D)

7 years of teaching experience

In a variety of subjects and settings (Coding, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

4 certificates of completion

Achieved by completing the following:

• Linux Command Line Bootcamp: Beginner to Power User

• Ultimate Java Part I: Fundamentals

• Ultimate Java Part II: Object-oriented programming

• Volunteering for 2 years with Let's Talk Science

Professional Development

Welcome to a short overview of how I have progressed professionally across different walks of life. I have been extremely fortunate to have held leadership positions in various fields, including teaching STEM summer camps, technology sales & customer service, and as a mentor. Currently, I am working on improving myself as an individual to better serve others and leverage my knowledge, skills, and abilities to impart real, lasting change.

Experience

Code Ninjas Barrhaven - Lead Coding Instructor, 03/2020 –04/2024

• Designed and developed coding and STEM curriculum for children aged 6–14.

• Led and facilitated beginner-to-intermediate level coding projects in summer camps using JavaScript (ES6), HTML5, CSS3, Python3, Java, Roblox Lua, Scratch, and Microsoft MakeCode Arcade.

• Taught online classes both 1-on-1 and in group settings.

• Managed and mentored a team of coding instructors during camp sessions.

Digitera Interactive - Software Developer (COOP Student), 07/2018 – 08/2018

• Created web scraping tools using Python, Selenium, and Scrapy to extract data efficiently.

• Collaborated on automating data entry and retrieval systems for marketing and outreach teams.

• Conducted technical research and collaborated with industry professionals to improve solutions.

Staples Canada - Sales Associate (Focus on Technology), 05/2024 – Present

• Connect, share, and partner with customers to understand their needs and provide complete solutions.

• Collaborate with team members to identify personal technology failures, perform diagnostics, and offer premium services.

• Meet and exceed weekly goals for programs, including Staples Tech Easy, Staples Preferred, and Staples Teacher Membership.

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