Richa Sharma
University of Puerto Rico, MayaguezExperience
March 2023Present
Research Associate on CMS Experiment
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, USA- Working on Dark Matter Search in CMS using Emerging Jets
- Characterized the performance of CMS detector pixel modules to be used in CMS HL-LHC upgrade using Fermilab Test Beam.
- Member of IRIS-HEP and convenor of the HSF Training Group
- L3 Convenor of Tracker Data Quality Monitoring group. Responsible for coordinating CMS tracker data certification, documenting results and investigating operational issues.
- Elected member of Fermilab Users & Affiliates Executive Committee; helped organize annual Users Meeting 2025 ; leading Science Mission Sub-committee.
- Participated in U.S. HEP advocacy trip to Washington, D.C., engaging with Congressional offices and Executive Branch representatives.
- Assisted in CMS Data Analysis Schools and facilitated PURSUE interns at Fermilab.
Jan 2022Dec 2022
Research Associate on NOvA Experiment
Panjab University Chandigarh, India- Setup Remote Operation Centre for NOvA experiment at Panjab University
- Involved in an AI project with PGI, Chandigarh which has applications in the medical field
- Courses Taught: Quantum Mechanics, BSc 2
March 2016June 2016
PHP Developer
Seven Seas English Institute Chandigarh, India- Single-handedly developed the software for PTE and GRE exams
- Developed and maintained the company's website
Outreach Activities
Aug 7, 2022Sept 1, 2022
Workshop on Data Handling and Requisite Tools
Panjab University Chandigarh, India- Delivered two lectures on the tools used in the field of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Education
20092015
Ph.D. in High Energy Physics
Panjab University Chandigarh, IndiaStudy of Neutrino Oscillations in MINOS
20052008
MSc Physics (Honours)
Panjab University Chandigarh, India
20052008
B.Sc Non Medical
Govt PG College Una, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaAdditional Courses and Certificates
Jan 2020July 2020
Certificate Course in Data Science and Analytics
CDAC, Mohali, India- Introduction to python, pandas, numpy, scikit-learn
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Image processing and Artificial Intelligence
- Project on Identification of Road Signs using AI
Jan 2016March 2016
Certificate Course in Web Development using PHP
WebTechLearning, Chandigarh, India- Introduction to HTML, PHP, CSS
- Basics of Javascript, Bootstrapping, API Integration
- Database development using MySQL
- Project: Developed a social media web-application.