PATRIK AHVENAINEN
Professional info
I am a post-doctoral researcher at Aalto University starting from September 2022. 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
Aalto University
September 2022-
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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
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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
Programming
Working knowledge
Matlab, Python, C/C++
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Basic knowledge
Java, Scala, JavaScript, Fortran, R
2010 - present
2010 - present