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I completed my PhD in Physics in May 2026, following a Master of Science in Physics in 2020, both from Michigan State University. Before joining MSU, I obtained a Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences in 2018 and Bachelor degree from the University of Rwanda in 2015.

Basics

Name Dr. Jean Pierre Twagirayezu
Label PhD in Physics
Email twagiray@msu.edu
Url https://jptwagira.github.io

Work

  • 2026.01 - 2026.05

    East Lansing, MI, USA

    Teaching Assistant
    Michigan State University, department of Physics and Astronomy
    Assisted with in-class group problem solving through integrated physics laboratory and discussion, grading lab reports, office hours through help room sessions, and recitation for for PHY 222 Studio Physics for Life Scientists II.
  • 2021.08 - 2025.12

    East Lansing, MI, USA

    Research Assistant
    Michigan State University, The Pacific Ocean Neutrino Experiment
    Collaborate with a team of scientists and software engineers to conduct performance studies of the Pacific Ocean Neutrino Experiment (P-ONE) using Monte Carlo simulations.
  • 2020.05 - 2021.08

    East Lansing, MI, USA

    Research Assistant
    Michigan State University, IceCube Neutrino Observatory
    Energy reconstruction of cascade events using the likelihood method based on the IceCube Monte Carlo simulation dataset.
  • 2019.01 - 2020.05

    East Lansing, MI, USA

    Teaching Assistant
    Michigan State University, Center for Integrative Studies in General Science
    Teaching and grading three sections of Introductory Physics (Lab).
  • 2018.08 - 2018.12

    East Lansing, MI, USA

    Teaching Assistant
    Michigan State University, department of Physics and Astronomy
    Conduct help room sessions, assist in class demo setup for PHY 232 Introductory Physics II.
  • 2014.09 - 2017.07

    Kigali, Rwanda

    Physics Teacher
    High School Teacher, Kigali Rwanda
    Taught junior and senior level Mathematics and Physics courses to more than 100 students each year at four different secondary schools in Kigali.

Volunteer

  • 2017.12 - 2018.04

    Kigali, Rwanda

    Mentor
    UN Ivy STEM Connect - AIMS Rwanda
    Provided mentorship in Mathematics and Physics to students from Lycee de Kigali in collaboration with AIMS Rwanda students and Ivy league students studying in the USA.

Education

Awards

  • 2015.07.27
    Certificate of Excellence
    University of Rwanda, College of Education
    Certificate of Excellence for being the best graduate in the Degree of Bachelor of Education with Honours (Secondary).

Certificates

Machine Learning
Educative 2021-11-30

Publications

Skills

Physics
Astroparticle Physics
Scientific Computing
Data Analysis
Machine Learning
Teaching & Research

Languages

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Kinyarwanda
Native speaker

Interests

Physics
Neutrino Astronomy
Scientific Computing
Data Analysis

References

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Projects

  • 1900.01 - 1900.01
    Neutrino Astronomy
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    • simulation
    • reconstruction
    • data analysis