Richa Sharma

University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

Experience

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, India
Study of Neutrino Oscillations in MINOS
20052008

MSc Physics (Honours)

Panjab University Chandigarh, India
20052008

B.Sc Non Medical

Govt PG College Una, Himachal Pradesh, India

Additional 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.