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General Information

Full Name Matthias Paul Christenson
Languages English (fluent), German (fluent), Spanish (working proficiency), French (basics)
Programming Python (7+ YEX), SQL, Javascript, C++, Git, Bash, Unix, Docker
Python Stack sklearn, scipy, pandas, pytorch, pyro, cvxpy, Flask, Dask, streamlit

Education

  • 2023
    PhD
    Columbia University, New York, USA
  • 2016
    MSci/BSc
    University College London, London, UK

Experience

  • 2022-present
    Postdoctoral Research Scientist
    Columbia University, New York, USA
  • 2016-2022
    Doctoral Research Scientist
    Columbia University, New York, USA
  • 2020-2021
    Data Scientist (part-time)
    House of Crops Unamera, Remote
  • 2013-2016
    Undergraduate Research Assistant (part-time)
    University College London, London, UK

Honors and Awards

  • 2020
    • NIH T32 Vision Research Grant
    • CoSyNe Presenters Travel Grant
  • 2019
    • NIH T32 Vision Research Grant
  • 2018
    • Cold Spring Harbor Asia Summer School Stipend
  • 2016
    • Burnstock Prize - Best in Class
    • Dean's List - UCL Life Sciences
  • 2015
    • Dean's List - UCL Life Sciences
    • UCL ChangeMakers Stipend
    • Physiological Society Undergraduate Vacation Studentship
  • 2014
    • UCL Research Stipend
  • 2011
    • Deutscher Mathematiker Verein Award

Interests

  • Skiing, Strategic Board Games, Financial Modeling, Ballroom Dancing