Michael Hedges
Associate Scientist
Batavia, Illinois, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolMichael Hedges is an Associate Scientist with a decade of technical experience who brings deep physics expertise to high-power targetry work at Fermilab. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a BA from Boston University, combining rigorous academic training with hands-on experimental systems engineering. Based in Batavia, Illinois, Michael focuses on designing and operating intense particle targets and related instrumentation, translating complex theoretical concepts into practical, high-reliability hardware. His CV and technical portfolio are publicly available at mhedges.github.io/markdown-cv, reflecting a habit of documenting and sharing detailed research and engineering work. Colleagues value his ability to bridge fundamental physics with the demanding operational constraints of accelerator facilities.
10 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Physics, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Physics at Boston UniversityHigh School Diploma, High School Diploma at Glenrock High SchoolDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physics at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Github Skills (29)
python8
gtk8
matplotlib8
qt8
monitor7
data-structures7
control-systems6
numba6
data-visualization6
scale6
large-scale6
visualization6
data-science6
accelerator5
scipy5
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
mhedges/Offline
Apr 2020 - Oct 2024
Offline software for the Mu2e experiment
Contributions:10 pushes, 7 branches in 4 years 6 months
offline
mhedges/dotfiles
Jul 2016 - Jan 2023
Contributions:26 pushes, 16 branches in 6 years 7 months
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