I am an astrophysicist and AI researcher affiliated with the Computer Science Department at Aalto University and the Physics Department at the University of Helsinki. With two Ph.D. degrees and the title of Docent from the University of Helsinki, I currently lead the "USA-pilot" (FARIA) project of PlasmaAI, a collaboration between scientists at Aalto University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Helsinki. Our focus is on addressing finite resolution limitations in numerical simulations by integrating machine learning and physical ansatzes of turbulent transport to formulate sub-grid-scale models. This innovative approach aims to create more efficient and sustainable simulation tools.
In astronomy, my research spans the study of multiband properties of galaxies, their formation and evolution, large-scale structures, and exoplanetary systems. A primary focus of my work has been on investigating the properties of the brightest group galaxies. I also have a strong interest in error quantification and the application of AI in Universe science. In addition to my academic roles, I have collaborated as an AI scientist and consultant with various labs, contributing to the COVID-19 team at the Department of Applied Maths and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge, where we developed AI-assisted tools for COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment.
My expertise extends to the identification of galaxy clusters and high-z proto-clusters in wide and deep surveys. Notably, I have presented the deepest X-ray galaxy group and cluster catalogs in COSMOS and CFHTLS-XMM-LSS surveys.
Engaging in international collaborations with surveys and missions such as the European Space Agency's Euclid consortium, COSMOS, James Webb Space Telescope's COSMOS-Web surveys, and Athena, I have been actively involved in designing algorithms, data quality tools, and pipelines. These collaborations aim to obtain statistical samples of galaxies, contributing to a deeper understanding of the physical processes crucial for galaxy evolution, as well as addressing two mysteries of our Universe: dark matter and dark energy.
