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Hirak Koley

Over seven months, contributed to AliceO2Group/O2Physics by developing and refining high-energy physics analysis features, focusing on resonance studies such as Lambda(1520) and k*0. Leveraging C++ and CMake, implemented configurable event selection logic, rotational background estimation, and advanced histogram management to improve analysis accuracy and reproducibility. Enhanced Monte Carlo simulation workflows and introduced robust QA processes, including configurable track-level quality assurance and DCA-based acceptance filters. Integrated new physics constants and streamlined data processing pipelines, supporting both proton-proton and heavy-ion collision analyses. The work emphasized maintainable, modular code and reproducible scientific computing, enabling more precise and efficient physics data analysis.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

100%Features

Repository Contributions

14Total
Bugs
0
Commits
14
Features
11
Lines of code
5,826
Activity Months7

Work History

March 2026

2 Commits • 1 Features

Mar 1, 2026

In March 2026, delivered a focused enhancement in AliceO2Group/O2Physics to improve data analysis reliability by strengthening event selection for mixed events and refining Monte Carlo histogram categorization for generated particles. This work closes gaps in mixed-event handling and optimizes MC label bins, enabling more accurate, reproducible analyses for high-energy physics experiments.

February 2026

2 Commits • 1 Features

Feb 1, 2026

February 2026: Delivered resonance analysis enhancements and a streamlined data processing workflow in O2Physics. Implemented support for k*0 resonance analysis, added a centrality estimator for phitask, and introduced a dedicated kstar analysis task. Also performed a targeted refactor of event selection and processing logic to improve maintainability and throughput. These changes strengthen physics output potential, improve centrality-based analyses, and accelerate insights for resonance studies. Commit references: [PWGLF] Refactor event selection and processing logic (#15185); [PWGLF] Added centrality estimator for phitask and new separate kstar task (#15197).

August 2025

1 Commits • 1 Features

Aug 1, 2025

In August 2025, delivered configurable Track QA, DCA-inclusive acceptance filter, and TH3F-based MC histograms for Lambda analyses in AliceO2Group/O2Physics. These changes broaden QA coverage, enhance analysis fidelity, and improve Lambda MC histograms for more precise physics studies.

July 2025

4 Commits • 4 Features

Jul 1, 2025

July 2025 monthly summary: Delivered core physics analysis enhancements for Lambda(1520) resonance across pp and OO collisions, expanded histogram configurability, and strengthened robustness with QA/MC improvements and a rotational background estimation workflow. Added Lambda1520 PDG code to PhysicsConstants to enable accurate simulations. These efforts improve analysis accuracy, configurability, reproducibility, and readiness for physics results.

June 2025

3 Commits • 2 Features

Jun 1, 2025

June 2025 monthly summary for AliceO2Group/O2Physics focusing on feature delivery for resonance analysis and PWGLF integration.

January 2025

1 Commits • 1 Features

Jan 1, 2025

January 2025 monthly summary for AliceO2Group/O2Physics: Focused on resonance analysis improvements and data storage enhancements to boost measurement accuracy, throughput, and maintainability.

November 2024

1 Commits • 1 Features

Nov 1, 2024

Concise monthly summary for 2024-11 focusing on key business value and technical achievements delivered in O2Physics, based on the Rotational background estimation work for Lambda(1520) resonances.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness84.4%
Maintainability82.2%
Architecture83.6%
Performance71.4%
AI Usage24.2%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

C++CMakePython

Technical Skills

Algorithm DevelopmentC++C++ DevelopmentC++ programmingCMakeConfiguration ManagementConstants ManagementData AnalysisHigh Energy PhysicsMonte Carlo SimulationParticle PhysicsPhysics AnalysisPhysics Data HandlingSoftware DevelopmentSoftware Engineering

Repositories Contributed To

2 repos

Overview of all repositories you've contributed to across your timeline

AliceO2Group/O2Physics

Nov 2024 Mar 2026
7 Months active

Languages Used

C++CMake

Technical Skills

C++ DevelopmentData AnalysisHigh Energy PhysicsParticle PhysicsC++CMake

AliceO2Group/AliceO2

Jul 2025 Jul 2025
1 Month active

Languages Used

C++Python

Technical Skills

Constants ManagementPhysics Data Handling