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Over eleven months, contributed to the AliceO2Group/O2Physics repository by developing and refining advanced data analysis workflows for high energy and particle physics. Delivered features such as configurable electron isolation cuts, Z boson invariant mass and Z-hadron correlation analyses, and multiplicity studies for Z→ee decays. Leveraged C++ and CMake to implement modular, parameter-driven selection logic, histogramming, and event filtering, while integrating tools like KFParticle for mass reconstruction. Enhanced analysis precision through QA instrumentation, configurable triggers, and detailed histogram schemas. Focused on maintainable, reproducible code that supports evolving physics requirements and enables robust, differential studies across complex experimental datasets.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

93%Features

Repository Contributions

19Total
Bugs
1
Commits
19
Features
13
Lines of code
1,257
Activity Months11

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486 people

Work History

March 2026

1 Commits • 1 Features

Mar 1, 2026

Summary for 2026-03: Delivered a targeted physics analysis feature in AliceO2Group/O2Physics by adding multiplicity analysis in pp collisions and an underlying event study for Z->ee decays. Introduced configurable parameters for multiplicity analysis and updated the histogram registry to include multiplicity and UE density distributions. The work enhances UE characterization, supports multiplicity-dependent studies, and strengthens data-model comparisons for Z boson decays. Overall impact includes improved analysis fidelity, richer data products, and groundwork for deeper physics insights in upcoming analyses.

October 2025

1 Commits • 1 Features

Oct 1, 2025

Monthly performance summary for 2025-10 focusing on business impact and technical achievements in the AliceO2Group/O2Physics repository. Key features delivered include enhancements to the Z->ee trigger study with a configurable momentum isolation axis, updated histogram definitions to reflect new configurations, and QA improvements by adding background event selections for Z->ee reconstruction. This work increases the precision and flexibility of trigger performance studies, enabling faster response to evolving analysis requirements. The changes are encapsulated in a single commit: 1667521e9476ffc483d54ebfbcb97248e2deb0d1 ("[PWGHF] Updated to Z->ee trig. study (#13165)"). Overall impact: improved configurability, traceability, and QA coverage, supporting more accurate physics results and more maintainable analysis workflows. Technologies demonstrated: C++/Python code changes in O2Physics, configuration management, histogramming, QA automation, and version control practices.

September 2025

1 Commits • 1 Features

Sep 1, 2025

September 2025: Delivered feature enhancement in AliceO2Group/O2Physics that expands Z->ee QA histograms with configurable minimum Z mass and richer electron QA metrics, enabling finer reconstruction quality analysis across DCAxy, DCAz, TPC clusters, and ITS clusters. This lays groundwork for targeted performance tuning and more reliable physics analyses.

August 2025

3 Commits • 2 Features

Aug 1, 2025

August 2025 performance highlights for AliceO2Group/O2Physics: - Key features delivered: - Z->ee Analysis Enhancements and QA: enhanced Z boson analysis in the electron channel by adding eta and dE/dx axes to electron histograms, implemented a momentum correction for decay electrons, added QA histograms, and updated centrality binning for Z->ee reconstruction. - Z-hadron Analysis Centrality and pT Ratio: introduced centrality selection and pT ratio calculations for Z-hadron analysis, with new centrality configurations and histograms to study Z-hadron correlations as a function of collision centrality. - Major bugs fixed: - No critical bugs fixed this month; QA improvements and refined centrality binning reduce risk and improve reliability going forward. - Overall impact and accomplishments: - Strengthened the precision and reliability of Z boson electroweak analyses and centrality-dependent Z-hadron studies, enabling more differential physics insights and robust validation across Run-3-like conditions. - Technologies/skills demonstrated: - ROOT-based histogram manipulation, momentum corrections, QA instrumentation, centrality handling, and cross-branch collaboration with PWGHF components. Repository: AliceO2Group/O2Physics Month: 2025-08

July 2025

2 Commits • 1 Features

Jul 1, 2025

2025-07: Delivered Z boson–Z-hadron correlation capabilities in PWGHF within O2Physics. Implemented configurable Z mass windows, associated hadron properties, and histograms for Z pT spectra and Z-hadron delta phi. Refactored Z boson reconstruction to include associated track properties and delta phi computation with tracks. Added charge information to histograms and introduced a charge axis to improve precision for Z pT and Z-hadron correlations. This strengthens the ability to study Z+hadron dynamics and provides tighter constraints for QCD models and experimental comparisons.

June 2025

4 Commits • 2 Features

Jun 1, 2025

June 2025 highlights for AliceO2Group/O2Physics: Delivered feature enhancements to PWGHF Weak Boson Analysis and PWGHF Electron/EMCal Weak Boson Selection, integrating KFParticle-based mass reconstruction, refining histogram schemas, and extending EMCal diagnostics. These changes improve measurement precision, analysis robustness, and build reliability. No explicit major bug fixes were reported this month; focus was on feature delivery and workflow improvements.

May 2025

2 Commits • 2 Features

May 1, 2025

Concise monthly summary for 2025-05 focusing on key achievements in AliceO2Group/O2Physics for PWGHF/HFL development. Emphasizes delivered features, impact on data analysis quality, and technical proficiency demonstrated.

March 2025

2 Commits • 1 Features

Mar 1, 2025

March 2025 focused on delivering a Zee-centered Z boson invariant mass analysis in O2Physics, with improvements to selection, configurability, and data products to support targeted Zee studies and faster iteration.

January 2025

1 Commits • 1 Features

Jan 1, 2025

January 2025: Delivered Electron Candidate Isolation Criteria for W/Z Analysis in the O2Physics workflow, introducing configurable isolation cuts to improve electron candidate purity. Implemented track-based isolation and configurable E/p cuts to filter electrons, reducing background in W/Z selections. The changes are implemented in PWGHF/HFL and linked to commit a92037dbff27747a280cedbb85b8b533e57e9878, enabling reproducible, tunable analysis cuts for future studies.

December 2024

1 Commits • 1 Features

Dec 1, 2024

December 2024: Delivered a configurable electron isolation cut in O2Physics to enhance electron identification purity. The changes add adjustable isolation cone radius and maximum isolation energy, plus a new isIsolatedCluster function, implemented in taskElectronWeakBoson.cxx. This directly reduces background energy deposits, improving signal purity for downstream analyses. No major bug fixes this month; focused on feature delivery and code quality. Technologies demonstrated include C++, modular function design, and maintainable parameter-driven configuration.

November 2024

1 Commits

Nov 1, 2024

November 2024 monthly summary for AliceO2Group/O2Physics focusing on EMCal electron matching correctness bug fix and its business value and technical impact.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness81.6%
Maintainability80.0%
Architecture77.8%
Performance63.2%
AI Usage20.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

C++

Technical Skills

C++C++ DevelopmentCMakeConfiguration ManagementData AnalysisData ProcessingEvent FilteringHigh Energy PhysicsParticle PhysicsParticle Physics AnalysisPhysics AnalysisSoftware ConfigurationSoftware DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringTrigger Selection

Repositories Contributed To

1 repo

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AliceO2Group/O2Physics

Nov 2024 Mar 2026
11 Months active

Languages Used

C++

Technical Skills

C++ DevelopmentPhysics AnalysisC++Particle PhysicsData AnalysisConfiguration Management