Jonas Brown
About Jonas Brown
Jonas Brown is a Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering Teacher with extensive research experience in nanodevice fabrication and gene expression studies in space environments. He is currently a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of California, Riverside, and has a background in various teaching and research roles across multiple institutions.
Work at Varsity Tutors
Jonas Brown has been employed at Varsity Tutors since 2020, where he serves as a Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering Teacher. In this role, he provides tutoring and educational support to students in these subjects. His experience in teaching complex concepts in mathematics and physics contributes to his effectiveness in helping students achieve their academic goals.
Education and Expertise
Jonas Brown studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics from 2016 to 2020. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Science at the University of California, Riverside, with an expected graduation in 2025. Additionally, he is studying Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park, focusing on machine learning, and is expected to graduate with a Bachelor's degree in 2024.
Research Experience
Jonas Brown has extensive research experience, beginning with his role as a Researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2016 to 2020. He collaborated with the Gilroy Lab in the UW Botany department to study the effects of radiation on gene expression in space environments. At the University of California, Riverside, he joined Professor Balandin's Nano Device Laboratory and Phonon Optimized Engineered Materials Laboratory in 2021, focusing on nanodevice fabrication of low dimensional topological insulators and semimetals.
Professional Background
Jonas Brown has held various positions throughout his career. He worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2016 to 2020, contributing to research on perturbed surface states of materials using Scanning Tunneling Microscopy. He also gained experience as a Quality Assurance Specialist at GE Healthcare for two months in 2020 and served as a Soccer Referee for the Connecticut State Referee Program from 2014 to 2016.
Technical Skills
Jonas Brown possesses a diverse skill set in programming and mathematics. He can teach programming languages including Python, Java, Ruby, OCaml, and C. His expertise extends to mathematics courses up to multi-variable calculus, discrete math, and differential equations. Additionally, he has some experience with web development, which complements his technical knowledge.