Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy
Training in radio astronomy, radio detection techniques, data analysis, and large-scale scientific instrumentation.
Education & Training
A physics foundation extending from fundamental theory to computation, instrumentation, radiation measurement, radio detection, and machine learning.
Education
Thesis: In Phase With the Cosmos: Mass Composition of Cosmic Rays via Radio Interferometry. PhD awarded on 6 October 2026. Read the thesis in the Radboud Repository. Research conducted within the Pierre Auger Collaboration and the Nikhef research programme.
Defence records: Radboud University · Nikhef.
Modelled the high-energy cosmic-ray positron excess using PAMELA and AMS-02 observations and the GALPROP propagation framework. Served as a Nuclear Ambassador for Rosatom during this period.
Training in mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, statistical physics, electronics, solid-state physics, renewable energy, and computational physics.
Selected Training
Machine Learning in Physics
Machine-learning methods and their application to particle physics and astrophysical datasets.
LiDAR and Optical Instrumentation
ICTP-linked training and practical exposure to LiDAR operations, optics, calibration, and atmospheric measurements.
Computing Foundations
Formal computer training in operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, databases, software installation, typing, and internet skills.