Honours Physics · McGill University

Nikita Rozanov.

A physics student at McGill, working in computational simulation and space weather — with a deep interest in astrophysics. Based in Montréal.

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I'm a student of physics, drawn to how the universe works — from simulation to the weather of space.

Currently

Modelling how the Sun shakes our satellites.

As a Physics Research Intern at Mission Space, a Luxembourg-based aerospace company, I work on physics research and modelling for spacecraft systems — quantifying how space-weather events disturb hardware in orbit.

Mar 2026 — Present · Remote
U1
Year · McGill University
IB·
Graduated with Distinction
Astro
Astrophysics & space weather
2
Languages · EN / RU
01 — About

I'm a second-year Honours Physics student at McGill University, considering a joint Honours in Physics and Computer Science. I'm especially drawn to astrophysics and computational physics — using simulation and data to make sense of physical systems, from spacecraft in orbit to objects in the night sky.

Before McGill I studied at Aiglon College in the Swiss Alps, graduating with Honours and Distinction in the IB and a departmental award in Computer Science.

Outside of physics I ski, scuba dive, and shoot photography — from dark-sky astrophotography to everyday moments wherever I travel.

Research interests

Astrophysics Quantum mechanics Numerical simulation Space weather Cosmology Statistical analysis Observational astronomy
02 — Path

Education & experience

Mar 2026 — Present
Luxembourg · Remote

Mission Space

Physics Research Intern

Physics research and modelling for spacecraft systems with a Luxembourg-based aerospace company, focused on space-weather effects.

Active
Sep 2024 — Jun 2028
Montréal, Canada

McGill University

B.Sc. (Honours) Physics

Exploring a joint Honours in Physics & Computer Science. Coursework: Honours Classical Mechanics, ODEs, Complex Variables, Signal Processing, Discrete Mathematics.

Enrolled
Sep 2020 — Jun 2024
Switzerland

Aiglon College

IGCSE & International Baccalaureate

Graduated with Honours and Distinction. Departmental prize in Computer Science. HL: Physics, Mathematics AA, Computer Science.

Distinction
03 — Toolkit

Programming & libraries

PythonNumPySciPypandasMatplotlib

Tools & typesetting

GitLaTeXSQLiteOverleaf

Methods

Data AnalysisStatistical InferenceNumerical Simulation

Concepts

Classical MechanicsQuantum MechanicsComplex AnalysisODEsVector CalculusLinear Algebra
04 — Projects

Selected work

2026

Pendulum & Spring Simulation

An interactive physics engine in Python for the McGill Physics Hackathon, simulating coupled pendulum and spring dynamics in real time with accurate numerical integration of the equations of motion.

PythonNumerical MethodsGame Physics
2024

Game Design Club

Led cross-year game development projects as Head of the Game Design Club, coordinating teams and teaching Python and OOP fundamentals to junior students.

PythonOOPTeam Leadership
06 — Contact

Let's talk.

Open to research collaborations and conversations about astrophysics, scientific computing, or aerospace.