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de la Researche Scientifique, Laboratoire de Physique de l'ENS, Paris} \csection{Education}{123} \begin{entryenv}{Doctor of Philosophy, Physics}{June 2020}{Cornell University, Ithaca, NY} Thesis: \href{https://search.proquest.com/pqdtglobal/docview/2449126045/abstract/DA3EA013F5F140D1PQ/1}{\textbf{Novel critical phenomena}} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_novel_2020.pdf}{PDF}, \href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_novel_2020_poster.pdf}{Poster PDF}, \href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_novel_2020_pres.pdf}{Presentation PDF}) \end{entryenv} \begin{entryenv}{Master of Science, Physics}{February 2017}{Cornell University, Ithaca, NY} Examination for Admission to Candidacy: \href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/aexam_viet.pdf}{Q1 PDF}, \href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/aexam_brad.pdf}{Q2 PDF}, \href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/aexam_jim.pdf}{Q3 PDF}, \href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/aexam_pres.pdf}{Presentation PDF} \end{entryenv} \begin{entryenv}{Bachelor of Science, Physics}{May 2014}{Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA} Thesis: \href{http://scholarship.claremont.edu/hmc_theses/66/}{\textbf{Energy driven pattern formation in planar dipole--dipole systems}} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_energy-driven_2014.pdf}{PDF}) \end{entryenv} \entry{High School Diploma}{May 2010}{Skyline High School, Sammamish, WA} \csection{Preprints}{94} \pub{Log-correlated color in Monet's paintings}{ \me, \href{https://arxiv.org/abs/2209.01989}{arXiv:2209.01989} (2022) } \pub{How to count in hierarchical landscapes: a `full' solution to mean-field complexity}{ \me\ \& Jorge Kurchan, \href{https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.06161}{arXiv:2207.06161} (2022) } \pub{Smooth and global Ising universal scaling functions}{ \me\ \& James P Sethna, \href{https://arxiv.org/abs/1707.03791}{arXiv:1707.03791} (2021) }\hspace{-1em} \csection{Publications}{93} \pub{Analytic continuation over complex landscapes}{ \me\ \& Jorge Kurchan, \href{https://doi.org/10.1088/1751-8121/ac9cc7}{Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical \textbf{55}, 434006 (2022)} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/Kent-Dobias_2022_Analytic.pdf}{PDF}) $\ast$ \href{https://arxiv.org/abs/2204.06072}{arXiv:2204.06072} }\hspace{-1em} \pub{Glass phenomenology in the hard matrix model}{ Junkai Dong, Veit Elser, Gaurav Gyawali, Kai Yen Jee, \me, Avinash Mandaiya, Megan Renz \& Yubo Su, \href{https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-5468/ac1f25}{Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment \textbf{2021}, 093302 (2021)} $\ast$ \href{https://arxiv.org/abs/1912.07558}{arXiv:1912.07558} } \pub{Complex complex landscapes}{ \me\ \& Jorge Kurchan, \href{https://journals.aps.org/prresearch/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.3.023064}{Physical Review Research \textbf 3, 023064 (2021)} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_complex_2021.pdf}{PDF}) $\ast$ \href{https://arxiv.org/abs/2012.06299}{arXiv:2012.06299} } \pub{Elastic properties of hidden order in URu$_{\text2}$Si$_{\text2}$ are reproduced by a staggered nematic}{ \me, Michael Matty \& BJ Ramshaw, \href{https://journals.aps.org/prb/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevB.102.075129}{Physical Review B \textbf{102}, 075129 (2020)} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_elastic_2020.pdf}{PDF}) $\ast$ \href{https://arxiv.org/abs/1910.01669}{arXiv:1910.01669} } \pub{Visualizing probabilistic models in Minkowski space with intensive symmetrized Kullback-Leibler embedding}{ Han Kheng Teoh, Katherine N Quinn, \me, Colin B Clement, Qingyang Xu \& James P Sethna, \href{https://journals.aps.org/prresearch/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.2.033221}{Physical Review Research \textbf 2, 033221 (2020)} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/teoh_visualizing_2020.pdf}{PDF}) $\ast$ \href{https://arxiv.org/abs/1912.06039}{arXiv:1912.06039} } \pub{Normal form for renormalization groups}{ Archishman Raju, Colin B Clement, Lorien X Hayden, \me, Danilo B Liarte, D Zeb Rocklin \& James P Sethna, \href{https://journals.aps.org/prx/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevX.9.021014}{Physical Review X \textbf 9, 021014 (2019)} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/raju_normal_2019.pdf}{PDF}) $\ast$ \href{https://arxiv.org/abs/1706.00137}{arXiv:1706.00137} } \pub{Cluster representations and the Wolff algorithm in arbitrary external fields}{ \me\ \& James P Sethna, \href{https://journals.aps.org/pre/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevE.98.063306}{Physical Review E \textbf{98}, 063306 (2018)} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_cluster_2018.pdf}{PDF}) $\ast$ \href{https://arxiv.org/abs/1805.04019}{arXiv:1805.04019} } \pub{Deformation of crystals: connections with statistical physics}{ James P Sethna, Matthew K Bierbaum, Karin A Dahmen, Carl P Goodrich, Julia R Greer, Lorien X Hayden, \me, Edward D Lee, Danilo B Liarte, Xiaoyue Ni, Katherine N Quinn, Archishman Raju, D Zeb Rocklin, Ashivni Shekhawat \& Stefano Zapperi, \href{https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/10.1146/annurev-matsci-070115-032036}{Annual Review of Materials Research 47, 217 (2017)} $\ast$ \href{https://arxiv.org/abs/1609.05838}{arXiv:1609.05838} } \pub{Energy driven pattern formation in planar dipole--dipole systems in the presence of weak noise}{ \me\ \& Andrew J Bernoff, \href{https://journals.aps.org/pre/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevE.91.032919}{Physical Review E \textbf{91}, 032919 (2015)} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_energy_2015.pdf}{PDF}) $\ast$ \href{https://arxiv.org/abs/1406.3749}{arXiv:1406.3749} } \pub{Rock $\bullet$ Paper $\bullet$ Book}{ Brendan Gillett, Anastasia Patterson, Lily Stewart, Gretchen Allen, Garrett Wong, Kate MacDonnell, Carrie Latimer, \me, Siyao Xie, Jay Jonsson, Jacob Bandes-Storch, Rob O'Neill, Jack Ma, Chelsea Carlson, Kitty Maryatt, \href{https://www.scrippscollege.edu/scrippspress/publication/rock-paper-book}{Scripps College Press (2013)} } \csection{Honors \& Awards}{5} \begin{entryenv}{Finalist, LeRoy Apker Award}{August 2014}{American Physical Society} An undergraduate physics achievement award to recognize outstanding achievements in physics by undergraduate students, and thereby provide encouragement to young physicists who have demonstrated great potential for future scientific accomplishment. \end{entryenv} \begin{entryenv}{Thomas B Brown Memorial Award}{May 2014}{Department of Physics, Harvey Mudd College} The Thomas B Brown Memorial award for senior research in physics is awarded for research results, originality in conception or in execution of research, diligence, and clarity of oral and written reports. \end{entryenv} \begin{entryenv}{The Chavin Prize}{May 2014}{Department of Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College} The Chavin Prize is awarded for outstanding senior theses in the mathematical sciences. \end{entryenv} \begin{entryenv}{Cornell Graduate Fellowship}{February 2014}{Department of Physics, Cornell University} The Graduate Fellowship is awarded upon admission to the students with the strongest academic and research records. \end{entryenv} \entry{Eagle Scout}{March 2008}{Boy Scouts of America, Troop 636, Sammamish, WA} \entry{Second Degree Black Belt}{December 2008}{True Martial Arts, Sammamish, WA} \csection{Teaching}{160} \begin{entryenv}{Teaching Assistant}{August 2014 -- May 2020}{Physics Department, Cornell University} \begin{citemize} \item \textbf{Physics 1101 (General Physics I)} \begin{citemize} \item Flipped classroom facilitation: Fall 2018 \end{citemize} \item \textbf{Physics 1112 (Physics I: Mechanics \& Heat)} \begin{citemize} \item Recitation, Lab \& Grading: Spring 2015 \end{citemize} \item \textbf{Physics 1116 (Physics I: Mechanics \& Special Relativity)} \begin{citemize} \item Recitation \& Lab: Falls 2014, 2017 \& 2019 \item Grading: Falls 2014, 2017, 2019 \& Spring 2019 \end{citemize} \item \textbf{Physics 6562 (Statistical Physics I)} \begin{citemize} \item Flipped classroom facilitation: Springs 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 \& 2020 \item Grading: Springs 2017 \& 2019 \end{citemize} \item \textbf{Physics 7653 (Statistical Physics II)} \begin{citemize} \item Grading: Falls 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 \& 2019. \end{citemize} \end{citemize} \end{entryenv} \begin{entryenv}{Academic Excellence Facilitator}{April 2012 -- May 2014}{Academic Excellence Program, Harvey Mudd College} Tutored students taking core courses in mechanics, electromagnetism, and special relativity. Worked closely with faculty to improve both tutoring and lecturing. \end{entryenv} \begin{entryenv}{Claremont Center for the Mathematical Sciences Lab Mentor}{Spring 2012 -- Spring 2014}{Department of Mathematics, Claremont Graduate University} Provided support for \textsc{Matlab}, \textsl{Mathematica}, \LaTeX, and Python for students and faculty throughout the Claremont Consortium. \end{entryenv} \begin{entryenv}{Grader}{Spring 2012 -- Fall 2013}{Department of Physics, Harvey Mudd College} \begin{citemize} \item\textbf{Physics 24 (Mechanics)}: Spring 2012 \item\textbf{Physics 111 (Theoretical Mechanics)}: Fall 2012 \item\textbf{Physics 161 (Electromagnetic Fields)}: Fall 2013 \end{citemize} \end{entryenv} \entry{Physics 18 (Fundamentals of Mechanics) Tutor}{Spring 2013}{Department of Physics, Harvey Mudd College} \begin{entryenv}{Grader}{Spring 2012 -- Spring 2014}{Department of Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College} \begin{citemize} \item\textbf{Math 45 (Linear Algebra \& Differential Equations)}: Spring 2012 \item\textbf{Math 115 (Fourier Series \& Boundary Value Problems)}: Spring 2014 \end{citemize} \end{entryenv} \csection{Other Experience}{79} \begin{entryenv}{Systems Administrator}{May 2011 -- May 2014}{Department of Computer Science, Harvey Mudd College} Administered Linux and Mac OS servers and managed a network of codependent systems. Created and modified scripts written in Perl, Bash, and Python for a variety of system tasks. Designed, set up and administered a cluster for use by other researchers. \end{entryenv} \begin{entryenv}{Systems Consultant}{September 2010 -- May 2011}{Department of Computer Science, Harvey Mudd College} Wrote documentation and provided on-site user support for desktop and server systems. Led educational sessions on topics related to Unix administration and advanced usage. \end{entryenv} \csection{Presentations}{152} \pub{Analytic continuation over complex landscapes}{ \me\ \& Jorge Kurchan, \href{https://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR22/Session/Q08.15}{APS March Meeting 2022, Q08.15} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_presentation_mar2022.pdf}{PDF}) } \pub{Glassy dynamics in the hard matrix model}{ \me\ \& Veit Elser, \href{https://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR21/Session/R16.5}{APS March Meeting 2021, R16.5} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_presentation_mar2021.pdf}{PDF}) \hspace{-1em} } \pub{Cluster-flip colloidal and atomistic algorithms with background potentials}{ \me\ \& James P Sethna, \href{https://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR20/Session/B45.4}{APS March Meeting 2020, B45.4} (Cancelled) (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_presentation_mar2020.pdf}{PDF}) } \pub{Inconsistent static and dynamic scaling in disordered brittle fracture}{ \me\ \& James P Sethna, 122nd Statistical Mechanics Conference, Rutgers University, Short Talks (December 2019) } \pub{Rejection-free cluster Monte Carlo in arbitrary external fields}{ \me\ \& James P Sethna, \href{https://statphys27.df.uba.ar/registration/index.php/SP27/MainConference/paper/view/78}{Statphys 27 (2019)} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_rejection-free_2019.pdf}{PDF}) } \pub{Scaling and spatial correlations in the quasibrittle process zone}{ \me\ \& James P Sethna, \href{https://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR19/Session/V56.11}{APS March Meeting 2019, V56.11} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_scaling_2019.pdf}{PDF}) } \pub{Cluster representations and the Wolff algorithm in arbitrary external fields}{ \me\ \& James P Sethna, \href{https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10955-019-02231-5}{120th Statistical Mechanics Conference, Rutgers University, Short Talks (December 2018)} } \pub{An efficient cluster algorithm for the Ising model in an external field}{ \me\ \& James P Sethna, \href{https://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR18/Session/X48.11}{APS March Meeting 2018, X48.11} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_efficient_2018/aps_mm_2018.html}{HTML}) } \pub{Universal scaling and the essential singularity at the Ising first-order transition}{ \me\ \& James P Sethna, \href{https://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR17/Session/V15.5}{APS March Meeting 2017, V15.5} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_universal_2017.pdf}{PDF}) } \pub{Scaling theory of the process zone of quasibrittle materials: an avalanche crossover analysis}{ \me, Ashivni Shekhawat \& James P Sethna, \href{https://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR16/Session/A43.3}{APS March Meeting 2016, A43.3} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_scaling_2016.pdf}{PDF}) } \csection{Posters}{95} \pub{Analytic continuation over complex landscapes}{ \me\ \& Jorge Kurchan, \href{https://www.unige.ch/math/rmrl2022/}{Random Matrices and Random Landscapes: Conference in honour of Yan Fyodorov's 60th birthday (2022)} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_poster_fyodorov.pdf}{PDF}) } \pub{Analytic continuation over complex landscapes}{ \me\ \& Jorge Kurchan, \href{https://www.simonsfoundation.org/event/simons-collaboration-on-cracking-the-glass-problem-annual-meeting-2022/}{Simons Collaboration on Cracking the Glass Problem Annual Meeting 2022} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_poster_simons_2022.pdf}{PDF}) } \pub{Analytic continuation of complex landscapes}{ \me\ \& Jorge Kurchan, \href{http://indico.ictp.it/event/9625/material/1/0.pdf}{EPS Conference on Statistical Physics of Complex Systems 2021, P20} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_poster_trieste_2021.pdf}{PDF}) } \pub{Elastic properties of hidden order in URu$_{\text2}$Si$_{\text2}$ are reproduced by a staggered nematic}{ \me, Michael Matty \& Brad Ramshaw, \href{https://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR20/Session/H71.63}{APS March Meeting 2020, H71.63} (Cancelled) (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_poster_mar2020.pdf}{PDF}) } \pub{Exploring the quasibrittle process zone with real-space RG}{ \me, James P Sethna \& Ashivni Shekhawat, \href{http://statphys26.sciencesconf.org/conference/statphys26/pages/PosterBookOfAbstracts.pdf}{Statphys 26 (2016)} (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_poster_jul2016.pdf}{PDF}) } \pub{Energy driven pattern formation in planar dipole--dipole systems}{ \me\ \& Andrew J Bernoff, Harvey Mudd College 2014 Thesis Posters (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_poster_jun2014.pdf}{PDF}) } \pub{Mapping the energy landscape of compact Langmuir domains}{ \me\ \& Andrew J Bernoff, Harvey Mudd College Summer 2013 Physics Research (\href{https://kent-dobias.com/files/kent-dobias_poster_aug2013.pdf}{PDF}) } \pub{Impurity expulsion in colloidal crystals}{ \me, Paul Jerger \& Sharon Gerbode, Harvey Mudd College Summer 2012 Physics Research 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