Work experience

Post-doctoral researcher

Aalto University

September 2022-July 2025

Scattering specialist on different projects, study of bio-based materials (wood, bamboo and lignin) using X-ray methods (small-angle X-ray scattering, wide-angle X-ray scattering, X-ray microtomography). Data analysis on Python for large, multidimensional datasets using traditional and machine learning methods.

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3D Imaging Specialist

Planmeca

February 2019 - August 2022

Algorithm development for cone-beam computer tomography imaging and 3D image analysis and other related 3D imaging tasks in the fields of dentistry and medical imaging. Programming on C++ and Python.

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Post-doctoral researcher

Department of Physics, University of Helsinki.

January 2017 - January 2019 

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. Data analysis on Matlab and R. 

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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. Data analysis on Matlab.

 

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.