Honours Physics · McGill University

Nikita
Rozanov

Physicist and programmer exploring the intersection of high-energy theory and computational simulation. Based in Montréal.

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McGill Year
IB
Distinction
HEP
Research Focus
2+
Languages
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About

I'm a second-year Honours Physics student at McGill University, considering a joint Honours in Physics and Computer Science. My academic interest centres on high-energy and particle physics, particularly the theoretical and computational tools used to model quantum chromodynamics and heavy-ion collisions.

I have an upcoming internship at Mission Space in Luxembourg, working on aerospace and space technology projects. Before McGill, I attended Aiglon College in Switzerland, where I graduated with Honours and Distinction in the IB, earning a departmental award in Computer Science.

Outside of physics I enjoy skiing, astrophotography, and exploring new places.

Research Interests

  • High-energy & particle physics
  • Relativistic heavy-ion collisions
  • Quantum chromodynamics (QCD)
  • Numerical simulation methods
  • Statistical data analysis
  • Astrophotography & observational astronomy
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Education & Experience

McGill University

B.Sc. (Honours) Physics

Exploring joint Honours in Physics & Computer Science. Coursework includes Honours Classical Mechanics, Ordinary Differential Equations, Complex Variables, Signal Processing, and Discrete Mathematics.

Active
Sep 2024 – Jun 2028
Montréal, Canada

Aiglon College

IGCSE & International Baccalaureate (IB)

Graduated with Honours and Distinction. Departmental prize in Computer Science. HL subjects: Physics, Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches, Computer Science.

Honours & Distinction
Sep 2020 – Jun 2024
Switzerland
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Skills

Programming

Python Java

Scientific Libraries

NumPy SciPy pandas Matplotlib

Tools & Typesetting

Git LaTeX SQLite Overleaf

Methods

Data Analysis Chi-squared Fitting Statistical Inference Numerical Simulation

Languages

English — Fluent Russian — Fluent

Concepts

OOP Algorithms Classical Mechanics Quantum Mechanics
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Projects

2026

Physics Hackathon — Pendulum & Spring Simulation

Built an interactive physics engine in Python for the McGill Physics Hackathon, simulating coupled pendulum and spring dynamics in real time. Focused on accurate numerical integration of equations of motion.

Python Numerical Methods Game Physics
2024

Game Design Club — Group Projects

Led cross-year game development projects as Head of the Game Design Club, coordinating teams and teaching Python and OOP fundamentals to junior students.

Python OOP Team Leadership
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Contact

I'm open to research collaborations and conversations about high-energy physics, scientific computing, or aerospace. Feel free to reach out.