Biographical Sketch:
Michael Nguyen, originally from Portland, Oregon, is a rising sophomore majoring in Physics and Mathematics.
Growing up, he was always fascinated with our universe from astronomy to particle physics. He now works on the ePIC detector for the upcoming particle accelerator (EIC) under Professor Helen Caines. More specifically, he studies different characteristics of silicon photomultipliers which will be extensively used in the LFHcal, one of ePIC’s 26 sub-detector systems.
Outside of academics, he enjoys plaiying guitar and learning how to sing, running, dancing with Yale Danceworks, and ice skating with Yale’s Figure Skating Club.
Education:
- B.S. Physics and Mathematics, Yale University, expected 2029
