1. Ram Chand
Karachi, Pakistan • +92 3332513375
ram.chand2k11@yahoo.com • www.linkedin.com/in/ram-chand
Highly technical Physics Researcher & Teacher with more than 17 years’ experience educating students and
conducting research in condensed matter physics and related physics topics. Innovative, efficient, and
dedicated researcher/lecturer in physics and multi-disciplinary research fields. Specialize in the topics of soft
condensed matter physics, soft matter physics, and computational physics. Teach physics through the use of
game engines (Unity3D) and C# programming. Utilize Rhino, Blender, and SolidWorks during the creation of
geometries and modelling for games, 3D animations, and simulations. Additional research interests include
SUSY, CP-violation, and Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking in the Particle Physics field.
Experimental Skills: Granular flow, microfluidic channel flow, static granular piling, segregation and avalanche
phenomena in particles.
Characterization Techniques & Skills: Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) technique for probing granular flow, X-
ray diffraction, High speed camera monitoring, fast digital-video microscopy, microfluidic monitoring etc.
Simulation Skills: Discrete Element Method (DEM), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and coupled DEM-
CFD and DEM-MBD.
Computational Skills: Origin, C++/C#, Matlab, Python, vPython, LAMMPS, LIGGGHTS, EDEM, Star CCM+,
Fluent, xFlow, OpenFOAM, Rhino, Maya, Blender and SolidWorks.
Education and Credentials
PhD in Condensed Matter Physics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China, 2012
Master of Science in Physics, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan, 2000
Bachelor of Science in Physics (Hons), University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan, 1999
Professional Experience
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH – GOVERNMENT GIRLS DEGREE COLLEGE JHUDO, Karachi, Pakistan
Principal, 2017 – Present
Directly supervise and oversee student activities including their financial well-being. Teach intermediate
and Bachelor-level courses and their corresponding lab work.
• Establish and maintain high standards throughout the laboratory environment. Periodically audit
maintenance records as well as equipment functionality.
• Assess student performance through periodic exams as well as other in-class discussions.
Customize lesson plans to meet students’ academic goals and objectives.
• Design and launch new curriculum that incorporates the latest research standards as well as all
college requirements.
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH – EDUCATON & LITERACY DEPARTMENT, Karachi, Pakistan
Lecturer in Physics, 2002 – 2017
Served as a Physics Lecturer for the Education & Literacy Department for the Pakistani government
colleges. Completed lectures as several local award-winning colleges.
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• Earned the trust and respect of intermediate and Bachelor-level students through constant,
transparent communication efforts.
• Distributed examination material at the end of the course. Concluded laboratory, coursework, and
the examination with follow-up lectures and comprehensive reviews.
• Remained flexible and travelled to different colleges throughout the local community to facilitate
lectures. Provided after care and support to all students.
UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA – DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, 2013 – 2014
Gathered laboratory experiment data and performed research in granular material utilizing Discrete
Element Method (DEM) Simulations.
• Collaboratively led and supervised the activities of Master-level and PhD students throughout the
University. Improved their productivity and output significantly.
• Facilitated learning experiences for Bachelor of Science students in laboratory settings. Perfected
their laboratory experimentation and analysis skills.
• Oversaw upperclassmen activities as well as lab work/experiments. Provided guidance,
mentorship, and general advice during all activities.
PUBLIC SCHOOL MIRPURKHAS, Mirpurkhas, Pakistan
Lecturer in Physics, Maths, & English, 2000 – 2002
Taught O-Level and A-Level classes and intermediate classes as well as laboratory work. Prepared the
curriculum, activities, and corresponding exams for each course section.
• Focused on individual and group student development. Designed hands-on exercises that
challenged all levels of students.
• Incorporated technology in to lesson planning as well as all coursework/activities. Engaged
students through fun and interesting lesson plans.
• Assessed and evaluated exam results taken by current students. Provided constructive criticism
and feedback that boosted their technical skills in Physics, Maths, and English.
Scholarships & Honors
2013-2014 Post Doc Research Fellowship from University of Malaya, Malaysia
2008-2012 Chinese Government fully funded Scholarship for doing PhD in China
2011-2012 Awarded support for PhD in China by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan
1998-2000 Won Presidential Scholarship, University Grants Commission (now HEC), Pakistan
1996-1998 Financial support for doing BSc at University of Sindh from SANA Fund, USA
Professional Membership
Member, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS (AAPT)
Publications
https://malaya.academia.edu/RamC/CurriculumVitae
http://scholar.google.com.my/citations?user=oi9oaDgAAAAJ&hl=en
https://sites.google.com/site/thecomphys/research-1/Soft--Condensed-Matter-Theory
