INTERVIEW

Can you describe your educational and professional background?

My background is in Environmental Physics and Renewable Energy, an integrated Master of Science in Engineering programme at NMBU (Ås, Norway). During my studies, I specialized in biophysics and neuroscience, complemented by coursework in mathematics, physics and data science.
My master’s thesis focused on computational neuroscience, where I worked with modelling and simulation of neuronal activity. I began my PhD immediately after completing my degree, transitioning directly from student to doctoral researcher.

What prompted you to apply as a doctoral candidate within the Doctoral Network?

During my master’s thesis, supervised by Gaute T. Einevoll and Torbjørn V. Ness, I discovered how much I enjoy research, particularly within neuroscience. My supervisors encouraged me to apply for the position, and I was especially drawn to the project on magnetic signals due to its interdisciplinary nature. The combination of neurophysics, neurobiology, and computational neuroscience offers an exciting opportunity to expand both my theoretical understanding and practical skill set within an international research network.

What does your research consist on?

My research contributes to the development and testing of state-of-the-art magnetic sensors intended for use in probes for localization of epileptogenic zones in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Currently, localization is primarily based on electrical recordings. By complementing these with magnetic measurements, we aim to improve source reconstruction and thereby increase the precision of surgical planning and tissue removal. The first objective of my project is to test magnetic sensors based on spintronics in hippocampal brain slices, assessing their sensitivity and applicability in a neurophysiological setting.

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This Programme is supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks. Grant agreement ID: 101169352.