Sheila Owusu Appiah
Graduate Research Assistant - Quantum and Nonlinear Optics @Mtu
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WORK HISTORY
Graduate Research Assistant - Quantum and Nonlinear Optics @Mtu
Houghton County, MI, US
EDUCATION
Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
Physics
Beijing Institute of Technology
MSc.
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
MSc. (Part-time)
SKILLS
ABOUT SHEILA OWUSU APPIAH
I\'m a U.S-based graduate student, passionate about integrating emerging technologies—particularly AI, photonics, and simulation tools—to address real-world challenges in science, healthcare, and education. I bring multidisciplinary experience spanning AI/ML software development, photonics research, and advanced simulation modeling, along with a strong passion for building robust, user-focused web applications. I have worked extensively in the e-commerce space—developing Shopify-based storefronts, designing high-converting PageFly landing pages, integrating APIs, and optimizing performance across multiple platforms,\\ particularly for international and German-language markets. To date, I’ve collaborated with 25+ global clients to launch and scale online stores, manage digital ad campaigns, and drive measurable improvements in customer experience and business outcomes through strategic UX and SEO optimization. I am actively seeking internships, research collaborations, or software development roles where I can contribute meaningfully and continue to grow. Computational and Exp. Key Skills • Standard instrumentation: Oscilloscopes, lock-in amplifiers, laser systems, and or AC/DC sources. • Computing & Simulation: Physics-based modeling, Python, MATLAB; numerical methods, COMSOL Multiphysics, Monte Carlo simulations Software Key Skills: Programming & Web Development: Python (OOP), HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Liquid, Node.js, Flask Shopify: Theme customization, PageFly, API integration, app setup Digital Marketing: SEO, content strategy, Klaviyo, Google Ads, Meta Tools: GitHub, Figma, Canva, Google Analytics, JSON: API Areas of focus: • AI/ML & data-driven software development • Nonlinear optics & semiconductor modeling • Scientific computing & simulation (COMSOL, MATLAB) • Global education & student mentorship • Technical communication & collaborative R&D • Advocacy for women in STEM and higher education Let’s connect Feel free to say hi and connect with me. I’m always open to new ideas, opportunities, and communities where technology, education, and empowerment intersect Freelance and Software Hiring Profile \"I highly recommend Sheila! She did all the tasks on time, answered quickly, and was very responsive. I look forward to working with you again on future projects!\"- from Upwork client
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