Profile

Computational Scientist with a PhD in Numerical Mathematics, specializing in PDE-based modeling, finite element methods, and high-performance scientific computing. Experienced in developing scalable C++/Python software for numerical simulation of physical problems, particularly electromagnetic wave propagation.

Technical Skills

Programming

Python, C++, MATLAB

Methods

Finite Element Methods, Numerical Linear Algebra, Geometric Modeling, Meshing

Algorithms

Iterative Solvers, Eigenvalue Solvers, Krylov Methods, Time-Stepping Methods

Tools

Git, Linux/Unix environments, Profiling

Libraries

NGSolve, Netgen, OCC, PETSc, NumPy, SciPy, Pandas

Professional Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2022–Present
TU Wien, Institute of Analysis and Scientific Computing
Vienna, Austria

• Development and implementation of discontinuous Galerkin methods for time-domain electromagnetic wave propagation simulations.
• Development of highly parallel and memory-efficient eigenvalue algorithms.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2020–2022
ENSTA / INRIA-funded research project
Paris, France

• International postdoctoral research project on numerical methods for wave propagation problems.
• Theoretical analysis of stability and convergence of absorbing layers for anisotropic and dispersive wave problems.

Research Associate (PhD Researcher)

2014–2020
TU Wien, Institute of Analysis and Scientific Computing
Vienna, Austria

• Development and implementation of perfectly matched layers and infinite elements in the open-source finite element framework NGSolve.
• Development of numerical algorithms for nonlinear eigenvalue problems.
• Research on finite element methods for wave propagation problems.

Education

2014–2020

PhD in Computational Mathematics
TU Wien, Vienna, Austria
Thesis: Numerical methods for wave propagation and finite element simulation.

2011–2014

MSc in Technical Mathematics
TU Wien, Vienna, Austria
Focus on applied mathematics, numerical analysis, and scientific computing.

2007–2011

BSc in Technical Mathematics
TU Wien, Vienna, Austria

Selected Publications

• Radial perfectly matched layers and infinite elements for the anisotropic wave equation.
  SIAM Journal on Mathematical Analysis, 2025.
• Mass lumping the dual cell method to arbitrary polynomial degree for acoustic and electromagnetic waves.
  Journal of Computational Physics, 2024.
• A Krylov eigenvalue solver based on filtered time-domain solutions.
  Computers & Mathematics with Applications, 2023.

Complete publication list →

Teaching & Scientific Communication

• Lectures in specialized master's courses and large-scale mathematics courses (+300 students).
• Supervision of Bachelor and Master theses.
• Presentation of research at international conferences and outreach events.
• Co-organization of scientific conferences and peer review for scientific journals.

Languages

German

Native

English

Fluent (written and spoken)

French

Basic

Russian

Basic

Personal Interests

Sports

Long-distance running (regional and national competition level), ultra-cycling

Music

Trumpet, guitar, piano