Adom Giffn
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[edit] VITALS
Adom D Giffin
923 Birchwood Ln Niskayuna, NY 12309
Home: (518) 783-6618 • Office: (518) 986-5008
E-mail: physics101@gmail.com Web: http://physics101.googlepages.com
[edit] EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy(Candidate), Physics, University at Albany-SUNY, NY, Expect 2008
Master of Science, Physics, University at Albany-SUNY, NY, 2005
Bachelor of Science, Physics, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, 2003.
[edit] ACADEMIC/TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor, 2007 – current University at Albany-SUNY, Department of Physics, Albany, NY
Lecturer, 2005 – 2006 University at Albany-SUNY, Department of Physics, Albany, NY
Teaching Assistant, 2003 – 2007 University at Albany-SUNY, Department of Physics, Albany, NY
[edit] COURSES TAUGHT
Professor (Full Responsibility)
• Physics I: Mechanics (3 semesters)
Teaching Assistant
• Physics I: Mechanics Lab
• Modern Physics
• Space Exploration
[edit] INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Lab Technician, BASF, Urethanes Division, Polymer Physics Group, Wyandotte, MI, 1994 - 2003
• Invented a laser-measuring device for performing automated measuring of test specimens. PPG Laser Measurement System, Invention Record 12015 – December, 21, 1999. Budget was ~ $30,000.
• Created and implemented procedure for using a gas pycnometer on urethane foams.
• Created and implemented a unique procedure for removing cured epoxy from test apparatus. Budget was ~ $40,000.
• Developed and implemented automatic data acquisition software for physical tests. This eliminated almost one man year of labor. Budget was ~ $15,000.
• Designed and implemented a windows based LIMS system for archival and retrieval of data. The proposed budget was ~ $500,000.
• Organized a project to study test method ASTM D790. This produced an industry paper, “Finding a Correction Factor to Compare Flexural Strength and Modulus of Large Deflection Urethane Based Polymers”. Budget was ~ $8000
• Created, organized and conducted various training sessions for new procedures.
• Performed and developed various testing methods. ASTM, ISO and SAE.
[edit] HONORS AND AWARDS
• Keenan Symposium Fellowship, MIT, 2007
• Outstanding Research Award, GSO, 2007
• C.L. Andrews Teaching Assistant of the Year Award, Physics, 2006.
• College Scholar Award, Albany, 2003 - 2007.
• Received every Research and Development quality award presented by BASF, Urethanes division for 1998 and one in 1995.
• Norman H. Horawitz award for outstanding scientific achievement, 1990.
[edit] RECENT REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
• A. Giffin, "Updating Probabilities with Data and Moments: An Econometric Example", to be published in Physica A, Conf Proc. (2007).
• A. Giffin and A. Caticha, "Updating Probabilities with Data and Moments", to be published in Bayesian Inference and Maximum Entropy Methods in Science and Engineering, AIP Conf. Proc. (2007) (http://arxiv.org/abs/0708.1593).
• A. Giffin, "The Error in the Two Envelope Paradox", (2006) (http://arxiv.org/pdf/physics/0608172) (Not refereed, used as reference on Algebra.com, Answers.com, Yawiki.org and Wikipedia.)
• A. Caticha and A. Giffin, "Updating Probabilities", Bayesian Inference and Maximum Entropy Methods in Science and Engineering, ed. by Ali Mohammad-Djafari, AIP Conf. Proc. 872, 31 (2006) (http://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0608185).
• C. Cafaro, S. A. Ali, A. Giffin, "An Application of Reversible Entropic Dynamics on Curved Statistical Manifolds", Bayesian Inference and Maximum Entropy Methods in Science and Engineering, ed. by Ali Mohammad-Djafari, AIP Conf. Proc. 872, 243 (2006) (http://arxiv.org/pdf/physics/0702011).
[edit] RECENT GRANT FUNDING
• Hatsopoulos Fellowship Travel Grant - MIT, 2007, $550
• MaxEnt 2007 Organization Funds - E.T. Jaynes Foundation, 2007, $42,000
• MaxEnt 2007 Organization Funds – University at Albany, 2007, $3500
• Computational Methods Research Grant – Albany GSO, 2007, $600
• Bayesian Inference Travel Support – University at Albany Foundation, 2007, $200
• Physics RGSO Funds - Albany GSO, 2006, $820
• Bayesian Inference Travel Support – Albany GSO, 2006, $450
• Bayesian Inference Travel Support – E. T. Jaynes Foundation, 2006, $1,500
[edit] SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS
• A. Giffin, "Updating Probabilities with Data and Moments: An Ecological Example", to be presented at the 7th International Conference on Complex Systems (ICCS2007) Boston, MA, USA, 28 October, 28-2 November 2007.
• A. Giffin, "Updating Probabilities with Data and Moments: An Econometric Example", to be presented at the 3rd Econophysics Colloquium, Ancona, Italy, Sept 27-29, 2007.
• A. Giffin and A. Caticha, "Updating Probabilities with Data and Moments", 27th International Workshop on Bayesian Inference and Maximum Entropy Methods in Science and Engineering, Saratoga Springs, NY, July 8-13, 2007.
• “Updating Probabilities with Data and Moment Constraints”, PASCAL Conference, Albany, NY, April 28, 2007.
• “Demonic Computation: Reversibility in Classical Computers”, Oral Examination Presentation, Albany, Mar 13, 2007.
• “Updating Probabilities”, PASCAL Conference, Albany, NY, April 23, 2006.
• “Finding a Correction Factor to Compare Flexural Strength and Modulus of Large Deflection Urethane Based Polymers”, Internal Paper, BASF, 2003.
[edit] RESEARCH INTERESTS
• Using Maximum Entropy and Bayesian statistical methods as tools for Inductive Reasoning.
• Foundational issues regarding irreversibility and distinguishability.
• Information Geometry.
• Foundations of Statistical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity.
[edit] SERVICE -- PROFESSIONAL
Session Chair - 3rd Econophysics Colloquium, Ancona, Italy, Sept 27-29, 2007.
Volume Editor – Knuth, K.H. (Editor), Giffin, A. (Editor), et al. Bayesian Inference and Maximum Entropy Methods in Science and Engineering, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA, AIP Conf. Proc. (in press) Session Chair - 27th International Workshop on Bayesian Inference and Maximum Entropy, Saratoga Springs, NY, July 8-13, 2007
• Geometry: Featuring Professor Shun-ichi Amari and John Skilling
• Special Techniques V
Conference Organizing Committee
• 27th International Workshop on Bayesian Inference and Maximum Entropy, Saratoga Springs, NY, July 8-13, 2007
Research Organizations
• MaxEnt Workshops Inc. – Secretary/Treasurer and co-founder.
Reviewer
• Bayesian Inference and Maximum Entropy Methods in Science and Engineering Research and Development Steering Committee – Urethane Division, BASF
• Directed internal aspects of Research and Development within the Urethane Division, 1999-2002. (Chair - 1999)
[edit] SERVICE -- UNIVERSITY
• Member, Graduate Studies Committee, Physics, Albany-SUNY, 2007 – present
• Member, Judicial Board, Graduate Student Organization, 2007
• Member, Grants Committee, Graduate Student Organization, 2007
• Chair, Physics RGSO, Albany-SUNY, 2005 – present
• University Teaching Outreach, Physics, LTU, 1990 - 1992
[edit] Computer Skills
• MS Office Suite
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• Lab View
• MATLAB 7.1
• Scientific Workplace (LaTex)
• Microsoft Admin for Windows NT 4.0
• Microsoft Admin for Windows 95/98
• Maple 10
• Mathematica 5.2
• Dreamweaver 8
[edit] REFERENCES
[edit] Research References
Dr. Ariel Caticha
- Professor
- Department of Physics
- The Univ. at Albany - SUNY
- 1400 Washington Avenue
- Albany NY 12222
- Phone: (518) 442-4592
- ariel@albany.edu
Dr. Kevin Knuth
- Asst. Professor
- Department of Physics
- The Univ. at Albany - SUNY
- 1400 Washington Avenue
- Albany NY 12222
- Phone: (518) 442-4539
- kknuth@albany.edu
[edit] Teaching References
Dr. Maria Vaz
- Provost
- Lawrence Technological Univ.
- 21000 West Ten Mile Rd.
- Southfield, MI 48075-1058
- Phone: (248) 204-2404
- vaz@ltu.edu
Dr. Eric Woods
- Adjunct Professor
- Department of Physics
- The Univ. at Albany - SUNY
- 1400 Washington Avenue
- Albany NY 12222
- Phone: (518) 442-4500
- eawoods@albany.edu
[edit] Math References
Dr. Carlos Rodriguez
- Associate Professor
- Dept. of Math and Statistics.
- The Univ. at Albany - SUNY
- 1400 Washington Avenue
- Albany NY 12222
- Phone: (518)-442-4617
- carlos@math.albany.edu
Dr. Frank Arlinghaus
- Adjunct Professor
- Dept. of Math and Computer Science
- Lawrence Technological Univ.
- 21000 West Ten Mile Rd.
- Southfield, MI 48075-1058
- Phone: (248) 204-3600
- farlinghaus@ltu.edu
