PhD Applicant
S. Mohammad Ahmadi
Welcome! I am a recent graduate of the University of Tehran, applying for PhD programs in Physics. My research interests include inflation (theory and observations), primordial black holes and gravitational waves, string cosmology, and quantum gravity. For further information on my research interests, please refer to the Thesis Summary or Publications pages. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Education
Jan 2023
University of TehranM.Sc. in Gravitation and Astrophysics (GPA: 3.5/4)
- The University of Tehran is Ranked #1 in Iran according to U.S.News and #2 according to QS.
- Thesis: Primordial Non-Gaussianities from Inflationary Universe
- Supervisor: Prof. Nahid Ahmadi
July 2018
Ferdowsi University of MashhadB.Sc. in Physics
Research Experience
Jan 2023 – Present
University of TehranInflation Model Building
- Developed a generalized model of constant-roll inflation.
- Investigated the potential formation of primordial black holes in different inflationary scenarios.
- Created a unified framework for analyzing featured inflationary potentials.
- StudyingdeviationsfromGaussianstatisticsusingbothperturbativeandnon-perturbativemethods.
- Checking the validity of Maldacena’s consistency relation.
- My research resulted in a first-author paper.
Work Experience
2015 - 2019
FounderOnbik (E-Commerce Organisation)
I initiated my online business with a focus on importing, selling, and educating intellectual toys. Upon gaining admission to the University of Tehran, I resigned from my job to dedicate myself to my studies.
Volunteering Activities
2021
Technical Assistant at “The Physics Society of Iran Annual Meeting 2021”
- Provided support to speakers and attendees.
- Contributed to the organization of meeting rooms and provided leadership support.
2021
Numerical evaluation of correlation functions in QSFI
- Utilized Wolfram Mathematica to perform a comprehensive analysis of the power spectrum and nonGaussianity parameter in quasi-single field inflation.
2014
Managing a website for science news
- Led the design and development of a website dedicated to science news.
- Successfully mobilized and led a team of students in content creation, featuring scientific news, and providing relevant course materials.
2013
Generating practical Rubik’s Cube algorithms with Python
- As a speedcuber (someone who competitively solves combination puzzles), I was looking for optimum algorithms to solve the Rubik’s Cube. I developed a Python program to generate and analyze all potential solutions for a specific cube configuration.
Selected Conferences
2024
Iranian Conference on High Energy Physics, IPM
2022
Bu-Ali Sina UniversityConference on Gravity and Cosmology 1400
2021
University of TehranThe Physics Society of Iran Annual Meeting 2021
2020
University of TehranConference on Gravity and Cosmology 1398
Awards
2012
Awarded Tuition Waiver, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Hard Skills
Wolfram Mathematica
50%
Maple
50%
Latex
80%
Python
40%
Microsoft Office
80%
WordPress
80%
Adobe Photoshop
50%
Soft Skills
Time management
80%
Communication
90%
Adaptability
75%
Problem-solving
95%
Teamwork
95%
Creativity
85%
Leadership
85%
Interpersonal skills
90%
Work ethic
95%
Attention to detail
80%
Hobbies
Drawing
70%
Rubik’s Cube
90%
Video Games
40%
Tennis
50%
Badminton
65%
Standardized Tests
IELTS Academic test
Overall Score: 7 (L=7, R=8, W=6, S=6.5)
GRE General Test
Verbal: 152/170, Quant: 169/170