Bachelor of Science in Physics with Concentration in Applied Mathematics
September 2018- May 2022 | Official GPA: 3.9 out of 4.0 | Honors Scholar | Cum Laude | Acceptance Rate 4.8%
During my undergraduate studies, I conducted computational physics and astrophysics research. I also took many classes in Mathematics, Computer Science, and AI. Outside of classes, I have being involved in multiple volunteering initiatives, jiujitsu club, and served as a Science Representative in the Student Government.
National High School Diploma in Montenegro
September 2014- June 2018 | Official GPA: 5.0 out of 5.0
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Time period: September 2022- present
Responsibilities:
Developed digital finance mobile applications from scratch to help understand the financial behavior of farmers in Africa under a grant funded by one of the largest blockchain companies
Conducted quantitative research for economic development in developing economies in Africa working on millions of data points from surveys and public sources, using Python and MATLAB
Assisted with design and execution of qualitative and qualitative surveys to gather data on over thousand human subjects in compliance with institutional research protocols
Organized the operations and protocol for a conference on blockchain applications in development economics that included invitees from the UAE government, academia, and policy research
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Time period: June 2022- August 2022
Responsibilities:
Used Python to gather, clean and analyze millions of data points, visualized results in order to identify problems and potential solutions, and presented findings in detailed reports to supervisors
Co-authored one of the first published astrophysics research papers on using AI models to constrain galaxy simulation parameters in order to significantly improve the simulation accuracy
Used a High-Performance Computing system to create large galaxy simulations with millions of particles in order to study the correlation between galaxy’s star formation and radius
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Time period: September 2019- May 2022
Responsibilities:
Run cosmological simulations
Analyze large amounts of data on a supercomputer that utilizes parallel computing
Interpret the results and test theories against observations
Working in a diverse group of researchers
Extensive use of Python
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Time period: September 2021- present
Responsibilities:
Used Python to gather, clean and analyze millions of data points, visualized results in order to identify problems and potential solutions, and presented findings in detailed reports to supervisors
Co-authored one of the first published astrophysics research papers on using AI models to constrain galaxy simulation parameters in order to significantly improve the simulation accuracy
Used a High-Performance Computing system to create large galaxy simulations with millions of particles in order to study the correlation between galaxy’s star formation and radius
Location: Geneva, Switzerland (Conducted Online because of the COVID-19 pandemic)
Time period: June 2021- August 2021
Responsibilities:
Worked on a quantum physics project at the largest science experiment on Earth in a highly competitive student program, while working collaborating with world's leading scientists
Independently used HTML, CSS, and Javascript to develop a website which can perform complex calculations and regressions, to be used by over 15 thousand students in 60+ countries worldwide
Required utilizing real accelerator data to measure the size of the Quark-Gluon Plasma (QGP)
Daily meetings with supervisors to discuss results and updates
The project report is uploaded on the CERN's database
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Online)
Time period: July 2020- August 2020
Responsibilities:
Used Python to analyze data from the Mars Global Ionosphere Thermosphere Model (MIGTM) simulation output files
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Time period: January 2019- May 2019
Responsibilities:
Worked on synthesizing thermosalient nanocrystals in the chemistry lab
Required planning and organization skills in order to successfully conduct experiments in the wet lab
Macciò, A. V., Ali-Dib, M., Vulanovic, P., Al Noori, H., Walter, F., Krieger, N., & Buck, T. (2022). Using artificial intelligence and real galaxy images to constrain parameters in galaxy formation simulations. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Time period: September 2021- present
Responsibilities:
Frequently help with co-hosting scientific podcasts organized by the NYU Abu Dhabi's Center for Astro, Particle, and Planatery Physics outreach program
Help research the guests and come up with questions
Interview the guests
Many days of preparation and communications skills required
Notable guests include:
Jill Tarter - Former director of the Center for SETI Research, Times top 100 influential people 2004
Donald Thomas - Former NASA astronaut with 4 space shuttle flights
Simonetta Di Pippo - Current Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
Diana Alsindy - TheArabianStargazer platform founder with more than 116k followers worldwide
Fraser Cain - Founder of the space news website Universe Today, read by 36 million people in 2014 and hundreds of millions since
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Time period: May 2021- May 2022
Responsibilities:
Frequently meet with the university administration and other council members
Identify and efficiently solve problems concerning science student experience
Lead and manage a committee of 7 students
Plan and organize events, independently and in collaboration with the university
Communication, organization, and planning skills required
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Time period: February 2019 - May 2022
Responsibilities:
Serving as a contact for all Montenegrin students in the Middle East
Coordinating and planning events with the embassy of Montenegro
Providing assistance to all Montenegrin high-school students who aspire to study abroad in the Middle East (especially the UAE)
Location: Czech Republic and Slovakia
Time period: July 2018
Result: No medal won
Location: Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Time period: February 2018
Result: First Place
Location: Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Time period: July 2017
Result: No medal won
Location: Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Time period: February 2017
Result: Second Place
Data Analysis
Machine Learning
Python (Scikit-learn, Pandas, Matplotlib, TensorFlow)
Web Development (JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Angular, Vue.js)
Blockchain (Solidity, Web3 packages)
Computational Physics
Numerical Methods
Mathematical Modeling
English (fluent)
Montenegrin, Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian (native)
Communication skills
Teamwork
Leadership
Fast learner
Excellent problem solver
Analytical skills
Contact Information:
Email Address: pavle.vulanovic@nyu.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavle-vulanovic-223b2a149/
Instagram: @paka_est