Anton VAVILOV

Managed the end-to-end examination process for multiple undergraduate and postgraduate courses, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and academic integrity.

Recruited, briefed, and managed teams of invigilators, ensuring smooth execution of large-scale examinations for thousands of students.

Orchestrated logistics for thousands of examinees across multiple halls, coordinating with diverse stakeholders (teachers, facilities, HR, administration) to optimize resource allocation.

Developed and implemented robust risk and contingency plans, ensuring secure material handling and effective response to last-minute changes and emergencies.

Designed and implemented custom finite-element-based code in MATLAB, enhancing research capabilities for complex inverse problem applications.

Optimized FEM assembly routines, numerical solvers, and optimization loops, improving computational efficiency and accuracy for complex simulations.

Architected and maintained modular MATLAB research code, ensuring numerical stability, reproducibility, and precision for advanced simulations and parameter estimation.

Integrated computational models with experimental measurement data, validating parameter estimation and refining models based on real-world discrepancies.

Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams spanning applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, experimental measurement, and medical imaging research.

Authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, disseminating key research findings to the scientific community.

Supported the department's successful transition to online teaching during 2020-2022, leveraging digital tools (e.g., tablet, Zulip/Slack) to maintain high-quality instruction and engagement for remote learners.

Authored official model solutions for Complex Analysis (2024) and revised solutions for Hilbert Spaces (2022, 2023), incorporating diverse solution paths and illustrations to improve student learning outcomes.

Managed and mentored teams of 3-4 Teaching Assistants, standardizing grading procedures, and developing rubrics to ensure consistent and fair assessment.

Streamlined communication between lecturers and TAs, proactively managing grading workflows and redistributing tasks to ensure timely completion of grading for ~400 students.

Authored a 20-page supplementary handout for Differential Geometry (2022), significantly enhancing conceptual understanding for students.

Supported structural health monitoring research by integrating computational modeling with experimental measurements, enhancing diagnostic capabilities.

Investigated the applicability of Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) and Digital Image Correlation (DIC) for monitoring applications, contributing to advanced diagnostic techniques.

Developed and applied finite-element models of mechanical systems in MATLAB, utilizing standard elasticity formulations to simulate complex behaviors.

Analyzed numerical model outputs, providing critical insights that supported experimental studies and validated theoretical predictions.

Gained practical expertise in manufacturing tolerances and constraints, directly informing and optimizing computational modeling assumptions for mechanical designs.

Assisted in the design, modification, and troubleshooting of workshop tooling and machine add-ons, improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.

Contributed to the mechanical design of fixtures and dies for production processes, enhancing manufacturing precision and output.

Collaborated with experienced machinists to iterate and refine designs, significantly improving manufacturability and product robustness.

Mentored and onboarded new international students, facilitating their seamless integration into the university community and academic life.

Led and coordinated peer tutor teams, streamlining student arrival logistics for new international cohorts.

Successfully negotiated and coordinated student accommodation solutions during a housing shortage, securing placements for all incoming international students.

Provided critical support to underage students in navigating complex legal and logistical barriers, including bank account setup and lease agreements.

Managed complex logistical operations under significant time and cultural pressures, ensuring smooth student welfare and integration.

Executed precise workshop measurements and fit verification using advanced metrology tools (calipers, micrometers, run-out gauges), ensuring product quality and adherence to specifications.

Performed manual machining operations including drilling, turning, and milling, developing foundational skills in precision manufacturing.

Conducted mechanical assembly of custom components and subassemblies, ensuring functional integrity and adherence to design specifications.