

Education
2012 - 2016
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Helsinki
Specialization in Computational Physics and Materials Physics
2010 - 2012
Master of Science in Physics
University of Helsinki
Advanced Studies in Physics (Specialization option in computational physics), minor in Computer Science
2007 - 2010
Bachelor of Science in Physics
University of Helsinki
Major in Physics and minors in Theoretical physics and Methodological Sciences
Skills
Matlab
LaTeX
Powerpoint
Photoshop
Paint Shop
Languages
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Finnish - Native
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English - Full professional proficiency
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Swedish - Limited working proficiency
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Spanish - Elementary proficiency
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French - Elementary proficiency
Professional info
I am a post-doctoral researcher at the Department of Physics, University of Helsinki. I have been using X-ray methods to characterize the nanoscale structure of cellulose and other natural materials. I strive to critically evaluate the X-ray scattering methods I am using and to compliment them with X-ray microtomography and computational and analytical models. I am also looking for work opportunities both in Finland and abroad in the field of experimental physics. I hope to be able to combine experimental work, scientific research and programming in my future profession.
Work experience
Post-doctoral researcher
Department of Physics, University of Helsinki.
January 2017 -
Study of how the sound quality of electric guitars is affected by the choice of the wood material, with a focus on structural characterization of wood using X-ray methods.
Doctoral student
Department of Physics, University of Helsinki.
March 2012 - December 2016
Study of nanoscale structure of cellulose in plant cell wall using X-ray and computational methods.
Research assistant
Department of Physics, University of Helsinki.
June 2011 - March 2012
Research of natural materials using X-ray scattering methods and completion of Master’s thesis.
Research assistant
Advanced Magnetic Imaging Centre, Aalto University School of Science.
May 2010 - August 2010
Writing a Matlab routine for improving the resolution of function magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
by coordinate system transformation. Quality control measurements using the 3.0T fMRI scanner.
Part-time research assistant / Trainee.
Department of Physics, University of Helsinki
March 2009 - October 2009
Scanning white light interferometry measurements for forensic science applications including collaboration with the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation. Bachelor's thesis.
Patrik Ahvenainen
Division of Materials Physics
Department of Physics
P.O.B. 64 (Gustaf Hällströmin katu 2a)
FI-00014 University of Helsinki
Finland
E-mail: patrik.ahvenainen@alumni.helsinki.fi
Tel: +358 2941 50632

Programming
Working knowledge
Matlab, Python, C/C++, Fortran
Basic knowledge
Java, Scala, JavaScript
2010 - present
2010 - present