Катерина

Kateryna Rachek
Kyiv • [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») • [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)

Research Scientist

Motivated physics graduate and research intern with experience in experimental and computational
research. Possess a strong foundation in quantum mechanics, atomic physics, and data analysis,
combined with practical laboratory and scientific programming skills.
Technical Skills:
• Python – Intermediate (scientific data analysis, visualization, signal processing)
• COMSOL Multiphysics – Intermediate (computational modeling and simulations)
• OriginPro – Beginner (scientific visualization and data analysis)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology 10/2025 - 05/2026
OIST intern on the project “Light-Matter Interactions in Quantum Okinawa,
Technologies” Japan
Optics, Atomic physics, Quantum technologies, Rydberg atoms

• Conduct research in quantum optics, atomic physics, and light–matter interactions using experimental
platforms involving Rydberg atoms and optical systems relevant to quantum technologies. Analyze
experimental spectroscopy data using Python.
PlasmaTec 07/2025 - 08/2025
Trainee electron microscope operator in a scientific laboratory Kyiv, Ukraine
Materials science, Electron microscopy

• Assisted with electron microscopy and materials characterization in a laboratory environment. Gained
hands-on experience with scientific instrumentation and experimental procedures.
Mitacs, University of Alberta 07/2024 - 10/2024
Global Research Internship intern on the project “Search for Dark Matter in Edmonton,
PICO Bubble Chambers” Canada
Nuclear physics, Programming

• Contributed to experimental research in particle and nuclear physics within an international
collaboration focused on dark matter detection. Applied programming and computational data-
analysis methods to interpret low-signal experimental measurements.

EDUCATION

Bachelor in Physics
Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute Ukraine • 06/2025

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

NASA SPACE APPS CHALLENGE (2024) Ukrainian National winner 10/2024
NASA
NASA SPACE APPS CHALLENGE (2023) Ukrainian National winner 10/2023
NASA
Associate Professor Nila Krasnoshapka Scholarship for Scientific Activities (the spring
academic semester 2024)

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Associate Professor Nila Krasnoshapka Scholarship for Scientific Activities (fall academic
semester 2024)

VOLUNTEERING & LEADERSHIP

NUAAR(New UA Astronomy Renaissance) 11/2023 - Present
Participant and volunteer
Engage in self-organized research on collaborative tasks with other young and proactive student
researchers. Within this project, each participant also conducts their own research related to the
classification of variable stars, the construction of O-C diagrams, and the writing of articles about this
research.

PUBLICATIONS

ANTIHYDROGEN: EVOLUTION OF STUDY IN UKRAINE AND WORLDWIDE 04/2025
XXIII International Scientific and Practical Conference "History of the Development of Science, Technology
and Education" on the topic "Fundamental Sciences as a Driver of Technological Transformations"
Atomic physics, Quantum physics
EFFECT OF MAGNETIC FIELD AND MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES ON CHOICE OF 10/2024
ENDOTHELIAL CELL PHENOTYPE
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2024): The scientific journal Innovative Biosystems and Bioengineering
Biophysics, Electricity and magnetism
THE RISKS OF EXTERNAL MODULATION OF ION SIGNALING, MEDIATED BY
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION FROM WIRELESS 5G COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN 08/2024
TRANSMITTING INFORMATION ABOUT BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES IN LIVING ORNANISMS
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): The scientific journal Applied questions of mathematical modelling
Biophysics, Electricity and magnetism
ELECTROMAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF LIVING CELLS: IMPACT OF EXTERNAL ELECTRIC, 04/2024
MAGNETIC, AND ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS ON LIVING ORGANISMS
COLLECTION OF SCIENTIFIC WORKS of the XIX International Scientific and Practical Conference of Young
Scientists, Cadets and Students PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
Bioelectricity, Ecology
NEURAL NETWORKS AND MACHINE LEARNING IN DATA PROCESSING FOR SPACE WEATHER 12/2023
FORECASTING
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): The scientific journal Applied questions of mathematical modelling
Astronomy, Programming, Data processing
MAGNETIC ION CHANNEL ACTIVATION TECHNOLOGY: CONTROLLING CELLULAR PROCESSES 11/2023
IN LIVING ORGANISMS
XXIV INTERNATIONAL R&D ONLINE CONFERENCE FOR STUDENTS AND EMERGING RESEARCHERS “SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY OF THE XXI CENTURY”
Biophysics, Electricity and magnetism

SKILLS

Comsol, Inkscape, OriginPro, Python

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Atomic ​and ​Nuclear ​physics, Bioelectricity, Quantum ​mechanics