Sairam Tangirala Curriculum Vitae

Center for Simulational Physics, e-mail: sairam@uga.edu

The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602 Phone: 425-233-5784
http://www.physast.uga.edu/~sairam/

Career
Interests
Computational science, numerical methods, computer programming, scientific modeling, high
performance computing, Monte Carlo methods, Molecular Dynamics, scientific visualizations,
software development, GUI design & development, shell scripting, algorithms, database
management systems, image processing, statistical analysis, and science education.

Education
Ph.D., Dept. of Physics and Astronomy Aug 2004 – May 2011 (expected)
“Computational modeling of vapor deposition polymerization applied to nano-technology
applications.”
Advisor: Prof. David P. Landau.
The University of Georgia. USA.

Certification, Center for Teaching and Learning Dec 2010

“Interdisciplinary certificate in university teaching”
The University of Georgia. USA.

M.Tech. (Computational Techniques), School of Physics Aug 2002 – May 2004

“Ordering in thin liquid crystal films on curved surfaces: A Monte Carlo study”
University of Hyderabad, India.

Skills
Mathematical modeling, scientific programming, polymer systems, growth models, finite
difference methods, statistical analysis, image processing, Monte-Carlo simulations.
Computer expertise in numerical methods/analysis, super-computer usage and data analysis.
o Languages: Fortran, C, C++, Java basics, shell scripting, Perl, CUDA.
o Technical software: Mathematica, Matlab, MPI, Latex, Origin, and Gnuplot.
o Platforms: Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, and MS-Windows.
Using technology in collaborative environment.
Exceptional writing, data processing, collaboration and oral communication skills evidenced
by delivery of both technically specialized and general interest presentations.

Positions
Graduate Research Assistant The University of Georgia
Center for Simulational Physics May 2005 – Sep 2010

Teaching Assistant The University of Georgia

Department of Physics & Astronomy Aug 2004 – Sep 2010

Computer Laboratory Assistant University of Hyderabad

School of Physics Aug 2003 – Jan 2004

Teaching
PHYS-1112L: Introductory Physics-Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics (Aug
2005 - Apr 2010).
PHYS-1212L: Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering Students-Electricity and
Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics. (Aug 2005 - Apr 2010).
PHYS-3990: Introduction to Computational Physics (Jun - Jul, 2009).
 FRES-1010: Physics of the Wii (Aug - Dec, 2009).
PHYS-1111L: Introductory Physics-Mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics (Aug 2004 – Apr
2005).
PHYS-1211L: Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering Students-Mechanics, Waves,
Thermodynamics (Aug 2004 - Apr 2005).

Honors/Awards
Best graduate level computation science poster, TeraGrid‟10 national conference (2010).
Best graduate level computation science electronic poster, TeraGrid‟09 national conference
(2009).
Organizing chair person for the best ethnic cultural event at the University of Georgia (2009).
Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, UGA travel award to attend APS march meeting (2008).
Recipient of Ramakrishna mission merit scholarship of $2000 for abroad study in USA (2004).
Junior research fellowship award of $3500 for pursuing research during M.S (Computational
Techniques) (2002-2004).
Received study fellowship for both B.S. and M.S. (Physics) programs at Sri Sathya Sai Institute
of Higher Learning (1997-2002).

Professional
Activities
Student member of the American Physical Society in the division of computational physics, 2008-
2010.
Completed interdisciplinary certificate in university teaching, Dec 2010.
Course designer, instructor, and evaluator for PHYS-3990: Introduction to Computational
Physics course at the University of Georgia, summer 2010.
Graduate student participant from University of Georgia attending Georgia international
leadership conference, Feb 2010.
Offered the position of Microsoft campus representative at the University of Georgia, Fall 2009.
Graduate assistant in organizing Duke university„s talent identification program at the University
of Georgia, Sep 2009.
Course designer and graduate assistant for FRES-1010: Physics of the Wii course at the
University of Georgia, fall 2009.
Participant of Global Leadership Institute„s leadership seminar series organized at the University
of Georgia, Oct 2009.

Outreach
Activities
Team member in organizing and conducting peer help seminar “Approaching Graduation: What
to expect at UGA and in the Department of Physics & Astronomy”, Jul 2010.
Organizing member and web master of Tutors at UGA volunteer graduate student group for
promoting math and science education among Athens school students, spring 2010.
Volunteer in transporting over 240 lbs of flood relief materials to India during Nov 2009.
Executive officer of Indian student association at the University of Georgia, 2007-2009.

Dissertations
3. Sairam Tangirala, “Computer m o d e l i n g and study of chemical vapor deposition
t echniqu es used in growing polymer thin films,” Ph.D. Thesis, T he University o f Georgia,
G A, and Dec 2010 (expected).
2. Sairam Tangirala, “Ordering in Thin Liquid Crystal Films on Curved Surfaces: Monte
Carlo Simulation Study,” M.S. (Computational Techniques) dissertation, University of
Hyderabad, AP, India (May 2004).
1. Sairam Tangirala, “Computer Simulation of Mini Orange Electron Transporter:
Development of GUI Simulation Software,” M.S. (Physics) dissertation, Sri Sathya Sai
Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam, India (Mar 2002).
Journal
Publications
1. D. Jayasri, T. Sairam, K. P. N. Murthy, and V. S. S. Sastry, “Liquid crystal films on curved
surfaces: An entropic sampling study,” Physica A (under review) (2010).

2. Sairam Tangirala and D.P. Landau, “Role of diffusion in scaling of polymer chain
aggregates found in chemical vapor deposition growth model,” Rapid communications in
Phys. Rev. E (under review) (2010).

3. Sairam Tangirala, D.P. Landau and Y.-P. Zhao, “Dynamic scaling study of vapor
deposition polymerization: A Monte Carlo approach,” Phys. Rev. E 81,011605 (2010).

4. D. Jayasri, T . Sairam, V. S. S. Sastry a n d K. P. N. Murthy, “ Surface anchoring in

thin nematic films: A non-Boltzmann Monte Carlo simulation,” in proceedings of the 52nd
DAE solid state physics symposium, India, 191-192 (2007).

Technical
Conferences
1. Training participant in Scientific discovery through advanced computing (SciDAC)
conference, Chattanooga, TN (July 2010).
2. "Promoting learning in science and math curriculum, in proceedings of Annual
interdisciplinary conference,” University of Georgia, Athens, GA (Mar 2010).
3. “Surface morphology of polymer films grown by vapor deposition polymerization,” in
workshop of Recent developments in computer simulational studies in condensed matter
physics, Athens, GA (Feb 2010).
4. “Role of diffusion in scaling of polymer chain aggregates found in chemical vapor
deposition growth model,” TeraGrid„10 conference, Pittsburgh, PA (Aug 2010).
5. “An attempt to understand student learning in physics labs,” Annual scientific research
day, University of Georgia, Athens, GA (Jun 2010).
6. “Promoting learning in sciences and math curriculum,” Annual interdisciplinary
conference, University of Georgia, Athens, GA (Mar 2010).
7. “The dynamic scaling study of vapor deposition polymerization: A Monte Carlo
approach TeraGrid„09 conference,” Arlington, VA (2009).
8. “Modeling vapor deposition polymerization: kinetic Monte Carlo approach,” America n
physical society march meeting, New Orleans, LA (Mar 2008).
9. “Structural transition in thin nematic films on curved surfaces: Role of surface
anchoring,” 21st ILCC, Keystone, CO (2006).
10. “Modeling and computer simulations of nano-particles,” Annual interdisciplinary
conference, University of Georgia, Athens, GA (Mar 2005).
11. “Thin film of liquid crystals on the surface of a colloidal particle: A Monte Carlo
study,” STATPHYS: 22nd International Conference on Statistical Physics, Bangalore,
India (2004).

Invited Talks
1. “Study of Vapor Deposition Polymerization Using Monte Carlo Growth Models”,
Institute of Physics, Bhubaneshwar, India (2011).
2. “Characterizing Film Interfaces and Polymer Chain Aggregates Found in Vapor
Deposition Polymerization Growth Model”, Hyderabad Central University, India (2011).

Peer-Reviewer
1. Journal of Molecular Modeling, Springer publications (from 2010).
2. Judge for Georgia Science and Engineering Fare, Center for Continuing Education, UGA (2011).

References
Available upon request.