Trent Russi, Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae - University of California, Berkeley

Trent Russi, Ph.D.
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Curriculum Vitae
3024 Florida Ct, Unit A
Portland, OR 97219
Tel: 909-560-6783
E-mail: trussi@gmail.com
Education
May 2010
May 2004
August 2003
Graduate Coursework
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley
Major in control theory. Minors in mathematics and algorithms & complexity.
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley
B.A. Film and Digital Media, University of California at Santa Cruz
Linear and nonlinear systems, convex optimization, robust control, system
identification, hybrid systems, stochastic systems and algorithms, efficient
algorithms, computability, algorithmic complexity, combinatorics, discrete
probability, real and complex analysis, topology.
Technical Skills Proficient with MATLAB and web design languages (HTML, CSS,
JavaScript, PHP, MySQL). Brief experience with C, Java, and Python.
Teaching Experience
Fall 2008
Spring 2008
Fall 2006
Fall 2004
Spring 2004
Mathematical Methods in Engineering
Graduate student instructor for E231, a graduate course covering linear algebra,
optimization, and probability.
Advanced Programming with MATLAB
Graduate student instructor for E177, an undergraduate course that advances
student’s knowledge of programming with MATLAB to include object oriented
programming, graphics, integration with C, and other topics. Enrollment:
35.
Multivariable Control System Design
Graduate student instructor for ME234, a graduate course covering control
systems in multiple variables, and robust control.
Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers
Graduate student instructor for E77, a first year undergraduate course that
introduces students to basic programming techniques and numerical analysis
with Matlab. Enrollment: 350.
Personal Tutor
Worked with student taking ME 132: Dynamic Systems and Feedback at
UC Berkeley. Helped with understanding material, and understanding lecture
notes. Provided homework help and help with exam studying.

Fall 2002 - 2003
Tutor
Making Waves Education Program, Richmond, CA. Worked with high school
freshman-level students from an urban environment with various subjects.
Provided homework help, studying skills. In the summer, focused help with
two students taking algebra.
Honors and Awards
May 2005
May 2004
March 2004
August 2003
2004-2005 Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award
Campus-wide honor awarded to graduate student instructors based on student
feedback and department recommendations.
Graduation with High Honors, University of California at Berkeley
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Leonard Farber Award
Presented by the ASME San Francisco Section for outstanding leadership,
enthusiasm and involvement as a student member of ASME.
Graduation with College Honors, University of California at Santa Cruz
Employment
June 2004 - May 2010
June 2002 - July 2002
August 2001 - June 2002
Graduate Student Researcher, University of California at Berkeley
See ”Research Summary” below for a description of my research.
Resident Assistant, California State Summer School for Mathematics and
Science (COSMOS), University of California at Santa Cruz
Live-in position with high-school students from all over California. Planned
and ran nightly activities. Provided counseling and guidance.
Resident Advisor, Crown College, University of California at Santa Cruz
Live-in position in a university residence hall provided various resources to the
residence, including multi-cultural and social programs, roommate dispute
counseling, and extensive knowledge of campus resources. Training included
first aid, and depression counseling.
Research Summary
2004 - Present Uncertainty Quantification using Collaborative Data
My research here includes the development and analysis of techniques for
model prediction, consistency and uncertainty quantification using a collection
of process models and experimental data. Studies include algorithms (using
semi-definite programming, quadratic curve fitting in high dimensions),
sensitivity analysis (gaining insight on experimental importance), and issues
of dimensionality (approximating complex simulations with limited data).
Summer 2004
Mixed Integer Linear Programming
Survey research of MILP techniques and algorithms. Implemented a sample
involving vehicle obstacle avoidance.

Journal Publications
1. Uncertainty quantification: Making predictions of complex reaction systems reliable
T. Russi, A. Packard, M. Frenklach. Chemical Physics Letters, Sep. 2010.
2. Sensitivity Analysis of Uncertainty in Model Prediction
T. Russi, A. Packard, R. Feeley, M. Frenklach. Journal of Physical Chemistry A, Feb. 2008.
3. Model Discrimination Using Data Collaboration
R. Feeley, M. Frenklach, M. Onsum, T. Russi, A. Arkin, A. Packard. Journal of Physical Chemistry A,
June 2006.
Conference Papers, Presentations, and Posters
1. An approach to data analysis of complex eximental data for uncertainty quantification
D.R. Yeates, W. Li, P.R. Westmoreland, T. Russi, A. Packard, M. Frenklach. 7th US National Combustion
Meeting, March 2011.
2. Optimization of combustion kinetic models on a feasible set
X. You, T. Russi, A. Packard, M. Frenklach. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, Aug. 2010.
3. New Work in Data Collaboration
T. Russi, A. Packard, M. Frenklach, X. You. Presentation at a workshop for Validation & Verification
and Uncertainty Quantification, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, September 16, 2009.
4. Uncertainty Quantification with Data Collaboration
T. Russi, M. Frenklach, R. Feeley, A. Packard. Poster presented at 32nd International Symposium on
Combustion, Montreal, Canada, August 3-8, 2008.
5. Analysis of Uncertainty in Model Prediction with Data Collaboration
M. Frenklach, A. Packard, T. Russi, R. Feeley. 12th International Conference on Numerical Combustion,
Monterey, CA. March 31 - April 2, 2008.
6. Sensitivity Analysis of Uncertainty in Model Prediction
T. Russi, A. Packard, R. Feeley, M. Frenklach. Presentation at the Western States Section of the
Combustion Institute Fall Meeting. Livermore, CA, October 17, 2007.
7. System Analysis and Sensitivity Using Data Collaboration
M. Frenklach, T. Russi, R. Feeley, A. Packard. Fifth International Conference on Sensitivity Analysis
of Model Output, Budapest, Hungary, June 18-22, 2007.
8. Process Informatics for Chemical Reaction Systems
M. Frenklach, A. Packard, Z. M. Djurisic, R. Feeley, T. Russi, D. M. Golden, A. Gupta, C. T. Bowman,
W. H. Green, Jr., G. J. McRae, P. J. Smith, H. Wang, P. R. Westmoreland, T. C. Allison, J. Frey, M.
J. Pilling. Symposium on Cyber Science Chemistry, Data Bases and remote Instrumentation, 232 nd
National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Francisco, CA, September 10-14, 2006.
Miscellaneous
Aside from academics, I have been singing in various choral groups for over 15 years. This includes a year
as the manager of UCSC Concert Choir, and a year as the musical director for DeCadence, a student run a
cappella group at UC Berkeley. I have performed chamber music, opera, and popular music. My performance

experience includes large concerts with a 2000 person audience, small in-home singing telegrams, live radio,
weddings, charity events, and other occasions. I also have several years experience acting, directing, and
writing for both video and the stage.
I also have more than 10 years self-taught knowledge of web design languages.
References
Professor Andy Packard
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720
Tel: 510-643-7959
E-mail: pack@me.berkeley.edu
Professor Michael Frenklach
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Berkeley, Ca 94720
Tel: 510-643-1676
E-mail: myf@me.berkeley.edu