Curriculum Vitae
tumiamak@caltech.edu
Education
B.S. in Astrophysics; B.A. in Information & Computer Sciences
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai'i — Aug. 2020 to May 2025
Average unweighted GPA: 3.72 / 4.0
Awards & Honors
| Dean's List | 2020 – 2024 |
| Mānoa Academic Merit Scholarship | 2020 – 2024 |
| UHM Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Funding Recipient | 2022 |
| Akamai Internship Participant | 2024 |
Publications
Umiamaka, T.M., Barnes, J.E., “Effects of Halo Anisotropy in Simulated Mergers of Disc Galaxies.” In preparation for submission to the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Research Experience
Rebuilding the Calibration Setup Process for a High-order Deformable Mirror
Akamai Internship, W.M. Keck Observatory — June 2024 to August 2024 — Mentored by Dr. Charlotte Guthery
Effects of Halo Anisotropy in Simulated Mergers of Disc Galaxies
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa & The Institute for Astronomy — June 2023 to Present — Mentored by Dr. Joshua Barnes
Machine Learning to Discover First Supernovae with the James Webb Space Telescope
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa — June 2021 to May 2024 — Mentored by Dr. David Rubin
Work Experience
Academic Mentor / Tutor
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa — June 2023 to Present
Tutored student-athletes in Calculus I & II, Linear Algebra, General Physics, Introductory Chemistry, and Java.
Relevant Coursework
Physics: Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Electromagnetic Waves, Quantum Mechanics, Computational Physics, Electronics for Physicists
Astronomy: Observational Astronomy, Spectroscopy, Galaxies & Cosmology
Computer Science: Software Engineering, Algorithms, Database Systems, Operating Systems, AI Programming
Mathematics: Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra
Outreach Experience
| Bishop Museum After Hours Outreach Event | April 2022 |
| Institute for Astronomy Open House | April 2022 |
| Waimea Solar System Walk | October 2023 |
| Presenter, PISCES STAR Program | July 2024 |
| Interviewee, Space for Students Video Series (CSWA & AAS) | Recorded Nov. 2024 |
Skills
- Proficient programming languages: Python, Java, C, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- Familiar programming languages: MATLAB, C++, Lisp, Prolog
- Operating systems: Mac OS, Linux, Windows
- Software: LaTeX, ds9, Git, GitHub
Extracurricular Activities
I enjoy creating art in all its forms — particularly lei making, rug making, and painting. I also spend most of my free time outside in the ocean or finding a new spot to eat.