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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIPS
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REFERENCES
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Tatiana Cabrera

Tatiana Cabrera

Physicist
Cuenca

Summary

Physicist with a strong background in computational biophysics and extensive experience in data manipulation, statistical analysis, and data visualization. Skilled in managing and interpreting large-scale datasets through molecular dynamics simulations, enhanced sampling techniques, and advanced analytical methodologies. Proven ability to extract meaningful insights from complex data, apply critical thinking to solve challenging problems, and contribute to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of physics, chemistry, and biology. Highly motivated to apply analytical expertise in data-driven environments and international collaborative projects.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Tutor

LatinHire - GoStudent
11.2024 - Current

Private tutoring for school, college, and early university levels, in the areas of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and programming.


  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
  • Managed more than 5 regular students simultaneously over a six-month period

Research Intern

Escuela Politécnica Nacional - Biophysics Laboratory
11.2023 - 06.2025

Research on the free energy of protein folding by applying molecular dynamics simulations and advanced sampling methods. This included optimizing PMF calculations through cluster-guided window selection to enhance umbrella sampling efficiency.


  • Conducted literature reviews to identify relevant research and support project objectives, establishing a solid foundation for ongoing research.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure the timely and successful completion of research projects.
  • Optimized research methodologies to improve result accuracy and reliability.
  • Improved team collaboration with implementation of centralized digital workspace, facilitating easier access to shared resources.
  • Enabled faster data processing by automating routine analysis tasks with specialized software.
  • Played key role in interdisciplinary research projects, bridging gap between different scientific domains.
  • Engaged with academic community by presenting research findings at university seminars and conferences.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physicist

Escuela Politécnica Nacional
Quito, Ecuador
08.2023

Baccalaureate - Sciences

Private Educational Unit CEBCI
Cuenca, Ecuador
07-2016

Skills

    Data analysis

    Data visualization and presentations

    Large dataset manipulation

    Data presentations software: Gnuplot Origin MatLab Wolfram

    SQL

    C programming

    Python programming

    R programming

    Bash scripting

    Tcl scripting

    PowerBI

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIPS

INTERNSHIP - BIOPHYSICS LABORATORY

Nov 2022 – Aug 2023

Conducted research on the free energy of the process protein folding by applying molecular dynamics simulations and Umbrella Sampling method, involving large-scale data generation, processing, and statistical analysis to extract meaningful insights.


RESEARCH PROJECT - CONDENSED MATTER

May 2022 – Sep 2022

Characterisation of zeolite samples impregnated with graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (RGO).

Additional Information

SCHOOL ON BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS AND BIOMOLECULAR SIMULATIONS IN THE MACHINE LEARNING ERA

São Paolo, Brasil [Apr 2025]

Participation and Poster Presentation


SCHOOL ON THE ORIGINS OF LIFE, BEHAVIOR AND COGNITION

São Paolo, Brasil [ Mar 2025 ]

Participation and Poster Presentation


BIOPHYSICAL SOCIETY 69TH ANNUAL MEETING

Los Angeles, California, USA [ Feb 2025 ]

Poster Presentation


SCHOOL OF PROGRAMMING FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH - EPIC IV

Quito, Ecuador

Participation and Oral Presentation


XVIII PHYSICS MEETING

Quito, Ecuador

Participation and Poster Presentation


WORKSHOP NANOANDES

Quito, Ecuador

Participation and Staff


CONGRESS OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN DATA SCIENCE - II NATIONAL CONGRESS OF R USERS GROUP

Quito, Ecuador

Participation

PUBLICATIONS

Cluster analysis as an intermediate step in PMF calculations with umbrella sampling

Abstract of a partial interpretation of the results of the research carried out in the Biophysics Laboratory. Forthcoming publication with a broader and extended interpretation of the results.


Affiliations

  • Biophysical Society
  • OPTICA EPN Student Chapter

REFERENCES

Marco Vinicio, Bayas Rea, PhD.

marco.bayas@epn.edu.ec

Head of the Biophysics Laboratory and Titular Professor

Escuela Politécnica Nacional

Timeline

Tutor

LatinHire - GoStudent
11.2024 - Current

Research Intern

Escuela Politécnica Nacional - Biophysics Laboratory
11.2023 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Physicist

Escuela Politécnica Nacional

Baccalaureate - Sciences

Private Educational Unit CEBCI

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