A few of my diverse skills are detailed below.

 

Dynamic Analysis

Expertise in modeling of dynamical systems.  Taught ten consecutive semesters of the undergraduate Dynamics course, including all responsibility for lecture prep, assessment generation, demonstration creation, and grading.  A grades in graduate level dynamics, vibrations, and robotics courses.  See some examples on the Projects and Teaching pages.

Teaching

Experience teaching General Physics, Astronomy, Calculus, Intro to Engineering, Algebra, Thermodynamics, Dynamics. Member of the 2013-2014 Texas Tech TEACH(Teaching Effectiveness and Career Enhancement Program).  Winner of the Helen DeVitt Graduate Fellowship in recognition of outstanding teaching.  Currently have taught 14 consectutive semesters(including summer sessions).

Engineering Design Work

Currently applying for several provisional patents, covering such diverse fields as golf club design, a wind turbine transmission, and a new kind of nail polish.  Wrote a flight path model to determine the expected trajectory of weather balloon launches.  Designed and built a remotely operated directional GPS antenna system.

Business

Started and own multiple successful small businesses, including wedding photography and a small equity investment fund.  Was an operator of multiple fireworks stands during during the busy 4th of July season.  Completed the Texas Tech Techcelerator startup accelerator program and am in in the process of securing venture capital for the pursued business concept.

Physics

Experience working in particle and astrophysics.  Helped run a set of neutron scattering experiments at the particle accelerator at the University of Kentucky.  Assisted in designing the telescope mount and writing the control software for the Gunnison Observatory.  The software/hardware improvements were also used at the University of Dallas Haggerty Observatory.

Photography

Experienced wedding & portrait photographer, well accustomed to the stresses and logistical hassles of the wedding celebration.  Runs the most successful photobooth rental company in Lubbock, TX.  Fine art prints have appeared in multiple gallery exhibitions, and his series "Missions of San Antonio" has won much local acclaim.  View my website at PeterMStudios.com or on Facebook.