William Parker
Associate Professor - Computational Physics
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
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Top SchoolWilliam Parker is an Associate Professor of Computational Physics with 11 years of experience developing and applying realistic mathematical models and algorithms to simulate electronic structure and materials behavior. He combines deep expertise in quantum Monte Carlo and electronic-structure simulation with strong skills in data automation, visualization, and statistical analysis to quantify model uncertainty and interpret predictions responsibly. A seasoned educator and mentor, he has held academic and national-lab appointments (including Argonne and Purdue) and directs a campus observatory, reflecting a commitment to public science engagement. Colleagues rely on his careful documentation and clear communication to translate complex computational results into accessible insights for both research and teaching.
11 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
B.S, B.A., Physics, Astronomy, B.S, B.A., Physics, Astronomy at The University of Texas at AustinHigh School Diploma, High School Diploma at Texas Academy of Mathematics and SciencePh.D., Physics, Ph.D., Physics at The Ohio State University
English, Chinese, German
Github Skills (17)
quantum-chemistry9
ab-initio9
portable9
mpi9
gpu9
monte-carlo9
cuda9
quantum-computing8
hpc8
oneapi8
astronomy4
python4
command-line3
spin3
diffraction2
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
williamdparker/ResistivityTheory
Feb 2020 - Sep 2024
Contributions:20 pushes, 1 branch in 4 years 7 months
williamdparker/AstronomyCalculations
Nov 2020 - Jul 2022
Contributions:48 commits, 59 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 8 months
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