CV
Documents & Credentials
You can view or download official copies of my academic credentials below:
- 📄 Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
- 📄 Lattes CV / Currículo Lattes (PDF)
- 📄 Academic Transcript / Historial Académico (PDF)
- 📄 Enrollment Report / Reporte de Matrícula (PDF)
- 📄 Celpe-Bras Portuguese Certificate (PDF)
- 📄 IEEE LA-NANO 2025 Poster Certificate (PDF)
- 📄 Research Project Proposal (PDF)
- 📄 Motivation Letter (PDF)
- 📄 Study Exchange Atestado (PDF)
Summary
Physics student at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM), Peru, ranked 2nd in his class (Segundo Puesto de la Base) with excellent academic performance (weighted average of 14.283/20 vs. historical average of 13.00, without any failures).
Active researcher at the Computational Methods Applied to Nanomaterials Group (GMCAN - UNMSM), specializing in Computational Condensed Matter Physics and Theoretical Physics of 2D Materials. Experienced in advanced first-principles Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations using VASP and Siesta, focusing on the transition-metal doping of chromium trichloride ($\text{CrCl}_3$) monolayers and magnetic anisotropy in collaboration with Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Brazil. Currently developing his Bachelor’s thesis on PHOTH-graphene electronic topology, symmetry breaking, mechanical properties, and catalytic efficiency (HER) using PBE and HSE06 functionals.
Solid theoretical background in quantum tunneling and electronic transport in 1D semiconductor heterostructures. Performed a research and study exchange at the São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo (IFSC-USP). Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese (certified Celpe-Bras), advanced English and Italian (B2), and basic Russian (A2).
Education
- 2020 – 2026: B.S. in Physics (Licenciatura / Bacharelado)
- Faculty of Physical Sciences, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM), Peru.
- Thesis Title: First-Principles Investigation of Electronic Topology and Symmetry Breaking in the Complex Basis of PHOTH-Graphene.
Weighted Average: 14.283 / 20.00 (Historical course average: 13.00 Passing grade: 11). - Expected Graduation: June 2026.
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Academic Exchange & International Mobility
- Feb 2025 – Jun 2025: Study & Research Exchange Program
- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo (IFSC-USP), Brazil.
- Academic exchange program focusing on advanced experimental physics and theoretical physics. Cursored graduate and advanced undergraduate classes, and participated in local research groups.
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Research Experience
- Mar 2025 – Present: Principal Investigator - Bachelor’s Thesis
- Computational Methods Applied to Nanomaterials Group (GMCAN), Faculty of Physical Sciences, UNMSM, Peru.
- Project: First-Principles Investigation of Electronic Topology and Symmetry Breaking in the Complex Basis of PHOTH-Graphene.
- Activities: Ab initio research on the planar 2D carbon allotrope with asymmetric 4-5-6-7-8 rings (PHOTH-graphene). Confirmation of the electronic ground-state using hybrid functionals PBE and HSE06. Thermodynamic modeling of the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER) under uniaxial strain, identifying metal-free catalytic mechanisms.
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- Apr 2025 – Present: DFT Researcher in 2D Magnetic Materials
- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Brazil.
- Project: DFT Study of $\text{CrCl}_3$ Monolayers Doped with Co / Fe / Ni.
- Activities: First-principles DFT simulations using VASP and Siesta codes. Built doped supercells, geometry optimization, band structure calculations, DOS, charge density difference mapping, doping-induced magnetic anisotropy analysis, and ferro/antiferromagnetic phase transitions for spintronics and HER applications.
- Mar 2025 – Mar 2026: Theoretical Researcher in Quantum Transport
- GMCAN, Faculty of Physical Sciences, UNMSM, Peru.
- Project: Electron Tunneling Time in Artificial Semiconductor Heterostructures under External Fields.
- Activities: Theoretical research on transit time and electronic tunneling. Analytical and numerical solutions of the time-independent Schrödinger equation for 1D potentials, computing transmission coefficients in multi-barrier systems using the Transfer Matrix Method (TMM) and projected Green’s functions.
- Feb 2025 – Jul 2025: Researcher - Advanced Physics Laboratory
- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo (IFSC-USP), Brazil.
- Project: Experimental Physics II - Advanced Characterization of Materials.
- Activities: Complex experimental practices in physical optics, optical spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), fine metrology, and materials characterization. Data and error analysis, and preparation of technical reports in publication format.
Honors & Awards
- 2025: “Segundo Puesto de la Base” Award (2nd in Class)
- Faculty of Physical Sciences, UNMSM, Peru.
- Academic distinction in recognition of obtaining the second highest cumulative average of his class (semesters 1 to 8) in Physics.
- 2022 – 2025: Beca Permanencia (Academic Excellence Scholarship)
- PRONABEC, Government of Peru.
- Highly competitive national scholarship awarded by the Peruvian state to public university students with academic performance at the top of their institutional ranking.
Publications
Completed Articles
- PRIMO SAPILLADO, C. R. Potential Models in Vibro-Rotational Spectroscopy: From Harmonic Oscillator to Morse Potential. Open Schools Journal for Open Science, Vol. 8, 2025. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15841484.
- PRIMO SAPILLADO, C. R. Properties and Synthesis of Nanocomposites Reinforced with Carbon Nanotubes: Approaches and Applications. Open Schools Journal for Open Science, Vol. 7, 2024.
- PRIMO SAPILLADO, C. R. A Comprehensive Review of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Simulations via Molecular Dynamics. Open Schools Journal for Open Science / Preprint Archive, 2023.
Works in Submission / Preparation
- GOMEZ QUISPE, J. R.; PRIMO SAPILLADO, C. R.; MEDINA, M.; ROJAS-AYALA, C.; AUTRETO, P. A. S. Selective HER Activation of Monolayer $\text{CrCl}_3$ by Transition-Metal Functionalization. Submitted to Computational Materials Science, 2026.
Conference Presentations
- IEEE Latin American Conference on Nanotechnology (IEEE LA-NANO 2025)
*Universidad Andina de Cusco, Cusco, Peru Nov 4 – 7, 2025.* - Presentation 1: Enhancing $\text{CrCl}_3$ Monolayers for Hydrogen Evolution with Transition-Metal. (Oral & Poster presentation).
- Presentation 2: Spin-Polarized Quantum Tunneling in Heterostructures under External Fields. (Poster presentation).
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Teaching Experience
- Jan 2024 – Present: Academic Advisor & Independent Tutor
- Lima, Peru.
- Providing tutoring and mentorship in Theoretical Physics, Classical Mechanics, Calculus, and Linear Algebra for undergraduate science and engineering students.
- Mar 2023 – Aug 2023: University Tutor
- Faculty of Physical Sciences, UNMSM, Peru.
- Conducted recitation sessions and review classes for incoming physics majors in General Physics, Mathematical Methods, and Vector Algebra.
Skills
| Level | Skill |
|---|---|
| ●●●●●●●◌◌◌ | Windows |
| ●●●●●●◌◌◌◌ | GNU-Linux (Arch Linux, Ubuntu, Fedora) |
| ●●●●●●◌◌◌◌ | Bash Terminal & PowerShell |
| ●●●●●●●●◌◌ | Git & GitHub |
| ●●●●●◌◌◌◌◌ | Vim & NeoVim |
| ●●●●◌◌◌◌◌◌ | Python (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib) |
| ●●●●●●◌◌◌◌ | LaTeX |
| ●●●●●●●◌◌◌ | Fortran |
| ●●●●●◌◌◌◌◌ | Microsoft Office & OpenOffice |
| ●●●●◌◌◌◌◌◌ | GIMP & Inkscape |
Languages
| Proficiency | Language |
|---|---|
| ●●●●●●●●●● | Spanish (Native) |
| ●●●●●●●●◌◌ | Portuguese (Advanced - Certified Celpe-Bras) |
| ●●●●●●●◌◌◌ | English (B2 - Upper Intermediate) |
| ●●●●●●●◌◌◌ | Italian (B2 - Upper Intermediate) |
| ●●●●◌◌◌◌◌◌ | Russian (A2 - Elementary) |
Extracurricular Training & Certifications
- Linux Terminal & System Administration (300 hours, 2023)
- Scientific Programming in Python (100 hours, 2024)
- Scientific Graphic Design (GIMP & Inkscape) (100 hours, 2023)
- Collaborative Version Control (Git & GitHub) (50 hours, 2024)