William Parker
Associate Professor - Computational Physics
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Summary
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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.
12 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)
mpi9
monte-carlo9
cuda8
gpu8
oneapi8
ab-initio8
quantum-chemistry8
hpc7
astronomy4
python3
command-line3
spin3
datetime2
diffraction2
astropy2
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
williamdparker/scientific_programming
Jan 2021 - Jan 2026
Contributions:70 pushes, 1 branch in 5 years
williamdparker/ResistivityTheory
Feb 2020 - Sep 2024
Contributions:20 pushes, 1 branch in 4 years 7 months
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