Alberto Reyes Castro

Physics Graduate MSc Artificial Intelligence Candidate

Summary

I combine a physics background with applied AI, data analysis and technical writing to build clear, well-documented analytical projects.

Currently pursuing an MSc in Artificial Intelligence Technology with Advanced Practice at Northumbria University, London Campus, with interests in machine learning, AIoT, scientific communication, automation and structured technical reporting.

Open to part-time roles, internships, remote/hybrid opportunities, analytical support, QA, research support and technical documentation positions, particularly within AI, data and technology-focused environments.

Featured Projects

AI-Enhanced Smart Home System

Modular AIoT prototype using ESP32-S3 room controllers, Wokwi, Blynk, Edge Impulse, rule-based automation and lightweight environmental classification.

AIoT ESP32-S3 Wokwi Blynk Edge Impulse

Credit Card Fraud Detection

Machine learning project focused on imbalanced classification, preprocessing, model comparison, threshold selection and fraud detection evaluation using Python.

Python scikit-learn XGBoost SMOTE Model Evaluation

Computational Physics Numerical Methods

Scientific Python project implementing interpolation, numerical integration, ODE solvers and stochastic simulation, with applications to computational physics and a combined Kaggle showcase.

Python NumPy SciPy Matplotlib Numerical Methods Scientific Computing

IAC Publication–Press Note Matching

AI-assisted workflow for matching IAC scientific publications with press notes, using text preprocessing, regex, fuzzy matching and reproducible notebook-based analysis.

Python NLP Regex Fuzzy Matching Science Communication

Adaptive Whisper Transcription Pipeline

Portable CPU/GPU transcription workflow for audio and video files using faster-whisper, with automatic hardware selection, safe input handling, audio normalization, progress tracking and optional SRT subtitle generation.

Python Whisper Audio Processing SRT Subtitles Automation

Technical Writing

AI-Enhanced Smart Home System — Technical Report

Full technical report documenting the design, architecture, simulation logic, sensor behaviour, AIoT integration and evaluation of an ESP32-S3 smart home prototype.

Credit Card Fraud Detection — Machine Learning Report

Technical report explaining imbalanced classification, preprocessing, resampling strategies, model comparison, threshold selection and evaluation metrics for fraud detection.

Final Degree Project — Ferroelectricity and Ferroelasticity

BSc Physics thesis written in English on the structural mechanisms of ferroelectricity and ferroelasticity in β′-RE₂(MoO₄)₃ compounds. The work involved crystallographic analysis, neutron and X-ray diffraction, Rietveld and Le Bail refinement, amplimode analysis and long-form scientific reporting in LaTeX.

Open Source

Vizro/Dash Rendering Regression Analysis

Helped reproduce and isolate a Vizro/Dash tab-rendering regression by comparing dependency versions, testing pure Dash behaviour and narrowing the issue beyond Plotly graph rendering. The analysis was acknowledged by a Vizro maintainer and helped narrow down the bug for the fix planned in Vizro 0.1.57.

Experience

Mar 2025–May 2025

Student Internship — Department of Communication and Scientific Culture

Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias · La Laguna

Contributed to bilingual science communication and outreach. Developed AI-assisted transcription and subtitle workflows, supported text-matching automation using regex and fuzzy matching, and prepared technical documentation in LaTeX.

2025

Final Degree Project — BSc Physics

Universidad de La Laguna · Tenerife

Completed a scientific project in English on the structural mechanisms of ferroelectricity and ferroelasticity in β′-RE₂(MoO₄)₃ compounds, involving crystallographic analysis and scientific reporting.

Skills

AI & Data

Python · Machine Learning · Classification · Model Evaluation · XGBoost · scikit-learn · NLP · Scientific Python

Technical Documentation

LaTeX · Scientific Writing · Technical Reports · Academic Writing · Technical Presentations · Structured Documentation

AIoT & Prototyping

ESP32-S3 · Wokwi · Blynk · Edge Impulse · Sensor-Based Logic

Scientific Communication

Bilingual Communication · Subtitles · Transcription Workflows · Publication Matching · Content Adaptation

Scientific Computing

NumPy · SciPy · Matplotlib · Numerical Methods · ODE Solvers · Computational Physics

Languages

Spanish Native · English C1 Advanced · IELTS UKVI 7.0 · Japanese Intermediate / JLPT N3 level · French Limited Working Proficiency

Education

Jan 2026–Jan 2028

MSc Artificial Intelligence Technology with Advanced Practice

Northumbria University, London Campus · London, UK
Sep 2018–Jul 2025

BSc in Physics

Universidad de La Laguna · Tenerife, Spain
2025

Academic Merit Convocation Award

Universidad de La Laguna

Annual distinction granted to students with outstanding academic performance and ranking among the top of their graduating class.

Language Certifications

Jul 2025–Jul 2027

IELTS Academic UKVI — 7.0/9.0

British Council

C1-level English certification for UK academic and visa purposes. Credential ID: 25ES502590REYA024A.

Sep 2022

Cambridge Advanced Certificate — C1

University of Cambridge

Cambridge English qualification certifying advanced English communication ability. Credential ID: C0100635.

Dec 2024

Japanese-Language Proficiency Test — N3 Attempt

JLPT / NOKEN

Attempted the JLPT N3 examination and obtained a score of 80/180, reflecting intermediate Japanese study and continued language-learning commitment.

Recommendations

Academic Recommendation — Universidad de La Laguna

Recommendation letter from a Full Professor of Applied Physics highlighting academic performance, autonomous learning, analytical ability, communication skills, Computational Physics, Python programming and mathematical strength.

Professional Recommendation — Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias

Recommendation letter from my internship supervisor at the IAC, highlighting Python automation, AI-assisted transcription, multilingual subtitles, regex, fuzzy matching, LaTeX documentation and scientific communication work.

Contact

Open to part-time roles, internships, remote/hybrid opportunities, analytical support, QA, research support and technical documentation positions, particularly within AI, data and technology-focused environments.