Daniel Evers
Upper Chichester
Summary
Dedicated telescope operator and researcher with experience in managing complex projects. Known for strong analytical skills and effective communication, ready to support innovative research initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Telescope Operator
Embry-Riddle Physical Sciences Dept
Daytona Beach
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Operated Embry-Riddle 1-meter telescope to support imaging and spectroscopy research projects.
- Executed setup and shutdown procedures for telescope operations.
- Ensured accurate target location and image focus.
- Monitored weather conditions to maintain safety of telescope and associated equipment.
Project Team Member - Magnetosphere Research
Embry-Riddle Physical Sciences Dept
Daytona Beach
09.2023 - 04.2026
- Analyzed data from missions, including Defense Meteorological Satellite Program and Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission, to assess space weather effects on Earth's magnetosphere.
- Developed code to model and calculate magnetopause movement during intense solar activity.
- Presented findings on risks posed by strong solar storms to satellites and electronic systems.
Project Lead - Stellar Spectroscopy
Embry-Riddle Physical Sciences Dept
Daytona Beach
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Proposed research project to measure radial velocity of nearby stars using Embry-Riddle 1-meter telescope.
- Conducted stellar spectroscopy on solar-like stars over four months.
- Utilized Demetra software to convert spectroscopic data into radial velocity curves through Doppler shift.
- Presented findings to supervisors and colleagues, achieving strong alignment with accepted values.
Project Lead - Meteor Shower Orbital Mechanics
Embry-Riddle Physical Sciences Dept
Daytona Beach
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Calculated orbital elements for over 40,000 meteors using NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office from 2017.
- Determined parent bodies through analysis of meteor velocity inclination and seasonal timing.
- Classified parent objects into near-Earth asteroids, Jupiter-family comets, and long-period comets.
- Estimated strength and magnitude of future meteor showers based on orbital characteristics of NEAs, JFCs, and LPCs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Astronomy & Astrophysics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL05-2026
Skills
- Data analysis and visualization
- Stellar spectroscopy
- Research project management
- Telescope operation
- Scientific communication
- AstroImageJ and Demetra
- Python programming
Timeline
Telescope Operator
Embry-Riddle Physical Sciences Dept
08.2025 - 04.2026
Project Lead - Stellar Spectroscopy
Embry-Riddle Physical Sciences Dept
08.2025 - 12.2025
Project Lead - Meteor Shower Orbital Mechanics
Embry-Riddle Physical Sciences Dept
01.2025 - 05.2025
Project Team Member - Magnetosphere Research
Embry-Riddle Physical Sciences Dept
09.2023 - 04.2026
Bachelor of Science - Astronomy & Astrophysics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University