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Isra Gashi

@isragashi

Undergraduate physics researcher blending theoretical quantum mechanics and computational astrophysics to extract reliable insights from data.

Kosovo

Message

What I'm looking for

I’m looking for research and data-driven roles where I can apply theoretical quantum methods and computational astrophysics, strengthen scientific workflows and visualization, and collaborate on impactful projects—ideally with room to grow across both analysis and outreach.

I’m a physics undergraduate with dual research experience in theoretical quantum mechanics and computational astrophysics. I’m currently a Research Assistant applying unitarity and density matrix formalisms to constrain quantum information metrics, while generating models to map mutual information in electronic polarization.

Alongside this, I conduct remote computational astrophysics work, performing stellar spectral analysis, improving dataset reliability by identifying inconsistencies, and building Python/Jupyter workflows. I also lead early-stage planning for the Kosovo CubeSat mission and contribute to national astronomy education through outreach leadership and programs like RECS and STEM Ambassadors.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Mission Lead

Current

Kosovo CubeSat Mission

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Coordinate early-stage mission planning and develop technical requirements. Support interdisciplinary work across mission design and computational analysis.

Mission Planning

Current

Remote Computational Astrophysics Researcher

Current

University of California, Santa Cruz

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Conduct spectral analysis of stellar datasets for population classification and improve dataset reliability by identifying and correcting inconsistencies. Developed Python/Jupyter workflows for scientific data processing and contributed to a web-based visualization platform for M31 and M33.

Spectral Analysis Stellar Dataset Population Classification Data Cleaning Data Quality Control Python Jupyter Pandas NumPy Scipy Data Visualization Web Visuals HTML CSS

Current

Founder & Lead

Current

RECS Initiative

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Founded a student initiative providing training in spectrometry and data analysis. Designed and delivered workshops for university cohorts and presented at a student research conference.

Data Analysis Workshop Design Workshop Delivery Technical Presentations

Current

Lead Ambassador & Mentor

Current

STEM Ambassadors Network

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Contribute to STEM mentorship and mobile science laboratory programs. Support outreach and mentorship activities as a lead ambassador.

Mentorship Mobile Science Laboratory Programs

Current

Executive Board Member

Current

Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo (AOK)

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Support astronomy education and national observatory/planetarium initiatives through coordinated outreach. Coordinate outreach activities with local and international scientific partners.

Astronomy Outreach