Vasileios Tsiolis
About Vasileios Tsiolis
Vasileios Tsiolis is a Software Engineer III currently employed at Descartes Underwriting in Paris, France. He has extensive academic and professional experience in physics and astrophysics, having worked at Princeton University and the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.
Work at Descartes Underwriting
Vasileios Tsiolis has been employed at Descartes Underwriting as a Software Engineer III since 2023. His role involves developing software solutions in a hybrid work environment based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. This position allows him to leverage his extensive background in physics and software engineering.
Current Role at Princeton University
Tsiolis has been a Graduate Research Assistant at Princeton University since 2017. In this capacity, he engages in research activities and contributes to various projects within the university. His tenure at Princeton spans over seven years, reflecting his commitment to academic and research excellence.
Previous Experience at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Prior to his current roles, Tsiolis worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) from 2018 to 2019. During this year, he contributed to research initiatives focused on plasma physics, gaining valuable experience in a specialized scientific environment.
Educational Background in Physics and Astrophysics
Tsiolis has a robust educational background in physics and astrophysics. He studied at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics from 2012 to 2017. He furthered his studies at Princeton University, achieving a Master of Science (MS) in Astrophysics from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he completed courses in Physics through edX and studied Astronomy and Astrophysics at Radboud University.
Teaching Experience
Tsiolis has held teaching assistant positions at both Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Princeton University. He served as a Teaching Assistant at AUTH from 2013 to 2016 and at Princeton University from 2019 to 2023. These roles involved supporting faculty and students in various academic settings, enhancing his pedagogical skills.