about
Hey, my name is Julia and I'm a 20-something year old recent Physics grad. Since an internship at the Max Planck IPP during my year abroad, I've developed a fascination for all things plasma and nuclear fusion. Currently I'm teaching myself how to code to build some cool things, I'm especially keen on AI/ML/DL for physical applications. When I'm not working on that, you can find me with a book in hand, learning German, or in a bouldering gym!
education
BSc Physics with Study Abroad
University of Exeter
1st Class Honours.
Favourite modules: Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics, Methods of Theoretical Physics.
Year Abroad at TUM
Technical University of Munich
Favourite modules: Fusion Research, Plasma Physics.
experience
Research Assistant
Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics
Constructed the polychromator for the neutral He-beam diagnostic on the ASDEX Upgrade tokamak, under Prof. M. Griener. Tested and analysed the optical components' transmission properties.
Quantum Technologies Research Intern
University of Exeter
Built a numerical Python model of boron vacancy spin dynamics under multiple driving fields to explore its use as a magnetic field sensor. Tuned parameters to improve SNR, helping shape new quantum measurement protocols.
skills
Programming Languages
- Python
- TypeScript
- SQL
Physics & Simulation
- Plasma physics & fusion diagnostics
- Quantum sensing & spin dynamics
- Numerical simulation with Dedalus3
- Time series analysis & signal processing
Data & ML Tools
- NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn
- PyTorch
- Git, LaTeX, Jupyter
Languages Spoken
- Spanish, Catalan (native)
- English (bilingual)
- German (B2), French (A2)
projects
ML-Assisted Raman Spectroscopy for Herbicide Classification
University of Exeter - Syngenta collab
Built a hierarchical PLS-DA classifier with PCA dimensionality reduction in Python, in collaboration with Syngenta, as a fast, non-invasive alternative to slow chemical tests. It outperformed traditional methods on several herbicide modes of action. Commended as top undergraduate work by Prof. J. Moger; results are under consideration for publication.
Simulation of Rayleigh-Bénard Convection
University of Exeter
Ran direct numerical simulations of 2.5D Rayleigh-Bénard convection with the Dedalus3 spectral solver, in rotating and non-rotating regimes.