Alex Rautu
New York,NY
Summary
I am a postdoctoral researcher at the Flatiron Institute in New York City, specializing in the theoretical and computational modeling of physical processes in living cells. My expertise spans fluid dynamics, active matter physics, and statistical inference, and more recently, I have focused on the application of random matrix theory to financial markets. My interdisciplinary training in physics and biology has enabled me to develop research projects that bridge diverse scientific fields.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
Flatiron Institute, Simons Foundation
03.2020 - 08.2024
- Conducted independent research and authored scientific papers, published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Developed theoretical models and built computational tools (particularly in Mathematica and Python) to investigate biophysical processes in living cells.
- Theoretical tools: continuum modelling for active matter systems and transport phenomena.
- Numerical tools: fast spectral methods to numerically solve partial differential equations in Python.
- Managed student interns, designing and supervising their research projects
Postdoctoral Researcher
National Centre For Biological Sciences
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Conducted theoretical research and built models to primarily understand dynamics and morphology of subcellular organelles.
- Performed data analysis and Bayesian inference to study mechanical properties in soft‑matter systems
- Collaborated on various interdisciplinary research projects with both experimental physicists and biologists, and published research in peer-reviewed journals
Education
PhD in Theoretical Physics -
University of Warwick
Coventry, UK05.2015
Master of Physics (BScMPhys) -
University of Warwick
Coventry, UK07.2011
Skills
- Theoretical and Computational Research Skills
- Statistical Modeling and Bayesian Inference
- Expert in Mathematica and Wolfram Language
- Knowledge of High Performance and Cluster Computing
- Basic to Intermediate Level of Python and C
- Linux, Bash scripting, Slurm
- Scientific writing and presentation skills LaTeX Overleaf
Additional Information
- Science Outreach: involved in university open days and student mentorship programs
- Interests: Chess, Math puzzles, Hiking, Political philosophy, Austrian economics, Bitcoin
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
Flatiron Institute, Simons Foundation
03.2020 - 08.2024
Postdoctoral Researcher
National Centre For Biological Sciences
01.2016 - 02.2020
PhD in Theoretical Physics -
University of Warwick
Master of Physics (BScMPhys) -
University of Warwick
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