ACADEMIC DEGREES

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MASTER OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING PHYSICS

May 2018, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland

The thesis “UEDGE-predicted impact of molecules on plasma detachment in DIII-D” was instructed and supervised by Prof. Mathias Groth at the Fusion and Plasma Physics group.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING PHYSICS

May 2018, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland

The thesis “Defekter i Si1-xCx och Ge1-ySny” was instructed by Dr. Natalie Segercrantz and supervised by Prof. Filip Tuomisto.

OTHER EDUCATION, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL

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RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER

January 2016, Säteilyturvakeskus, Espoo, Finland

Certification to handle closed radioactive sources and radiographic equipment for industrial, educational, and research purposes.

TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT GRAZ

Febuary - June 2016, Graz, Austria

Erasmus+ student exchange

LANGUAGES

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SWEDISH – Native

ENGLISH – Excellent

FINNISH – Excellent

CURRENT POSITIONS

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DOCTORAL CANDIDATE

June 2018–Present, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland

My field of research, predictive multifluid modelling of fusion plasmas, requires advanced understanding of plasma physics, fluid dynamics, and the tools and codes used within the field. My tasks require me to conduct independent research, and collaboratively assess the results with the international fusion community.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT

May 2014–May 2018, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland

Two summer internships provided me with insight into different fields of physics and an interest for the field of fusion technology. I have worked part time at the Fusion and plasma physics group since the second internship, writing my master’s thesis and contributions to scientific journals. I have gained experience of international scientific collaboration by staying a total of two months at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and at General Atomics in California,USA.

ANALYSIS APPRENTICE

May–August 2013, Mervento, Vaasa, Finland

I verified the Mervento 3.6MW wind turbine by IEC standards using the LMS Samtech Samcef software. I became familiar with international standards. A two-week training at Samtech in Barcelona, Spain, provided me with experience of using the software and of independent work in foreign environments.

RESEARCH FUNDING, LEADERSHIP, AND SUPERVISION

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PERSONAL FUNDING

2019-2020 Fulbright Finland Foundation Fulbright Graduate Student Grant sponsored by KAUTE

2017-2018 Fortum Foundation; Travel grant for visiting Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

MERITS IN TEACHING AND PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE

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INVOLVEMENT IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COURSES

2018-2019 – Teaching Assistant responsible for the master’s level course Fusion Energy Technology

2016-2018 – Laboratory Assistant on two Swedish bachelor’s level physics courses

2014-2017 – Teaching Assistant on seven Swedish bachelor’s level physics courses

SUPERVISION OF ACADEMIC WORK

2018 – Daily supervision of one MSc student’s special assignment as part of summer project

AWARDS, PRIZES, AND HONORS

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2011 First place in the natural sciences project competition “TekNatur 2011” in Helsinki

2011 Won a visit to CERN in the TekNatur national physics competition

SOCIAL MERITS AND ELECTED OFFICES

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2013-2019 – Official at Teknologföreningen; held several elected offices and led numerous projects

2014 – Freshman manager at Teknolgföreningen; responsible for integrating and assisting freshmen

2016-2017 – Deputy member of the Aalto University’s Student Union’s student council

2014-2015 – Deputy member of the Aalto University’s Student Union’s student council

2011-2012 – Military service at Uudemaan prikaati; rank of sub-lieutenant, company second in command

2010-2011 – Secretary of the Student Council’s board at Vasa Övningsskolas gymnasium

2009-2010 – Member of the Student Council’s board at Vasa Övningsskolas gymnasium

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

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A. Holm, M. Groth, T.D. Rognlien, UEDGE-predicted impact of molecules on low-field side target detachment in DIII-D, Nuclear Materials and Energy, 19 (2019) 143-148

A. Holm, M. Groth, T.D. Rognlien, Assessing ion-electron thermal equilibration in the scrape-off layer of tokamaks using UEDGE, Contributions to Plasma Physics, 58 (2018) 547-555