CV
Nicolò Candiani
Summary
Theoretical physics master's student who enjoys building simulations, explaining tough concepts, and working with research teams.
Education
- MSc Theoretical PhysicsPresentUtrecht University
- BSc Physics2023-08University of Groningen
Work Experience
- Teaching Assistant, Statistical Physics2025-09 - 2025-11
- Assisted students with simulations and helped troubleshoot coding errors.
- Simplified challenging course topics into intuitive explanations.
- Supported assignment grading for the course.
- Teaching Assistant, Statistical Physics2024-09 - 2024-11
- Guided students through simulations and debugging.
- Clarified complex lecture material in an approachable way.
- Contributed to grading assignments.
- Teaching Assistant2021-04 - 2022-11
- Led tutorials for linear algebra, multivariable calculus, relativity, and interdisciplinary physics courses.
- Helped students solve problem sets and maintained a pass rate above 80%.
- Prepared twice-weekly tutorials and assisted with grading assignments and exams.
- Summer Research Intern2021-06 - 2021-09
- Researched neutron-rich exotic heavy nuclei produced in multi-nucleon transfer reactions.
- Built electrodynamics simulations for components of the experimental setup.
Skills
Technical
- Python
- LaTeX
- Git
- Programming
- Data Analysis
- Physics
Professional
- Knowledge Acquisition
- Research Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
Teaching
- Statistical Physics (Teaching Assistant)2025Utrecht UniversityRole: Undergraduate courseSupported theory and experiment course through tutorials, coding support, and grading.
- Statistical Physics (Teaching Assistant)2024Utrecht UniversityRole: Undergraduate courseGuided students through simulations, debugging, and conceptual understanding.
- Multiple courses including Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Relativity2021University of GroningenRole: Tutorial leaderPlanned and led tutorials twice weekly for 20 students, assisted grading, and maintained high pass rates.