Roxana Pop, PresidentRoxana is a PhD candidate at the Department of Informatics. She is researching in the area of Artificial Intelligence, at the intersection of modern and traditional AI approaches. Her objective is to translate trained neural networks into logical programs in the context of spatio-temporal forecasting. She is now on her second term as Secretary in UioDoc. She joined the UiODoc board in October 2021, a few weeks after coming to Norway, and she was reelected in May 2022 for the same position. She decided to join UiODoc because she wants to actively work towards the change that she wants to see in academia with regards to temporary staff, and believes in the goals of UiODoc. She chose the Secretary position because she thinks that is where she can contribute the most. She likes to write newsletters, create organized documentation and facilitate communication.
Anjali Choubey, SecretaryAnjali is a PhD research fellow at the Department of Physics. She is part of the SOLARIS initiative, an interdisciplinary flagship project that is addressing the material science behind solar energy materials and utilizing that to harvest energy. She joined UiODoc team because she resonated with the work UiODoc is trying to do for making the lives of PhD and PostDoc at UiO more fulfilling and enjoyable. Anjali likes exploring new places, cafes and nature. She also likes taking pictures of things she finds interesting.
Hong Li, TreasurerHong is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow affiliated with the Department of Informatics at UiO. She possesses a multicultural and multidisciplinary background, having pursued her education in China, Japan, Britain, Finland, and Norway. Hong holds a doctorate with distinction in the field of Human-Computer Interaction. Her current research focuses on addressing the pressing need for more sustainable healthcare services. Driven by her motivation, Hong has taken on the role of joining UiODoc with the aim of transforming it into a more inclusive and international organization. She hopes to represent, support, and enhance the academic, educational, and social experiences of PhD candidates and postdocs at UiO. In her capacity as a board member, Hong takes charge of coordinating the organization of UiODoc's diverse events, which encompass social activities, career-oriented workshops, panels, and seminars. Alongside her academic pursuits, Hong also engages in photographic modeling as a personal endeavor.
Louie Wang, Event OfficerLouie is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Special Needs Education. He is part of the SpedAims (Centre for Research on Special Needs Education and Inclusive Practice), a project that aims to improve learning, well-being and motivation for children with special needs. His research focuses on the effects of contextual factors (e.g., family SES, parenting style) on children’s learning difficulties using big data. He joined UiODoc as an event officer, since he believes it is important to let PhDs and postdoctoral researchers mingle for a good working environment and better mental health.
Nishamol Kuriakose, PR OfficerNisha is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Hylleraas Centre for Quantum Molecular Sciences at the University of Oslo. She is actively involved in the HySTrAm project (Hydrogen Storage and Transport using Ammonia), where she contributes to the identification and optimization of a cutting-edge nanoporous material for hydrogen storage, utilizing advanced machine learning techniques. Additionally, Nisha has joined UiODoc as a PR officer, aiming to foster connections and collaborations with fellow Ph.D. and postdoc students at UiO. During her leisure time, she indulges in movies, hiking, traveling, and cherishing moments with friends and family.
Martín Hernán Di Marco, PR OfficerMartín is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law at the Faculty of Law. He is part of the CRIMLA (Crime in Latin America Project), an interdisciplinary large-scale qualitative study looking at the life stories and life courses of people in prison in the region. His work focuses on lethal violence and femicide perpetration. He joined UiODoc, since he believes it is important to foster healthy work environments for all students and employees, including PhD and Postdocs. For that, organisation is a key component.
Reetika Joshi, Representatives OfficerReetika Joshi is a postdoctoral researcher in the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences). She works on combining the solar observations from space-borne instruments to the ground based Swedish 1 m Solar Telescope at La Palma in the Canary Islands. She completed her Ph.D. in Solar Physics from India in November 2021 and joined UiO in February 2022. She has traveled across the globe during her PhD and gained experience with working in different groups and cultures. With this rich experience, as a representative officer in UiODoc she will act as a bridge between the PhD/Postdocs and different faculty representatives to strengthen the communication and bonding. She likes outdoor sports (cricket, badminton), and hiking. She plays cricket in the Norwegian women cricket club in Oslo.
Paul Kobialka, Representatives OfficerPhD Candidate at the Computer Science Institute, Analytical Solutions and Reasoning Group. Paul is researching how services can be enhanced by using formal methods and data science. His focus is to improve everyday services by analyzing them from a Computer Science perspective. In his free time, Paul enjoys playing electric guitar and taking care of his fermentation station where kimchi and kombucha are always freshly made.
Karl Henrik Reinås, Representatives OfficerKarl Henrik is a PhD candidate at the Department of Education. I am researching in the field of Health education, more specifically I investigate the communication between patients and health care professionals and training in coping strategies for patients with pulmonary fibrosis. I joined the UiODoc board soon after starting my PhD, and am currently in the role as a representative officer. I love to represent the PhDs and PostDocs in different boards at the University of Oslo, and currently I am a representative in the Research comittee and Forum for research education. If you have some issues you which I should I take further, please feel free to contact me. It is important for me to take care of issues important for PhDs and PostDocs and make them heard at meetings with the management and leadership at the university.