• Conducted computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations using Ansys Fluent to support the development of the soot deposition burner used in the outside vapor deposition (OVD) process.• Analyzed correlations between simulation results and process data, contributing to the development of the OVD process for optical fiber manufacturing.• Employed various methods and techniques to investigate the soot structure of OVD preforms, improving process outcomes and achieving optimal preform density profiles.• Communicated findings with external consultants, product managers, mechanical designers, and process engineers to foster a science-based development and innovation culture.• Engaged in extensive patent studies and literature reviews to support R&D efforts in OVD burner design and process development.• Performed additional CFD simulations and analyses of various components in optical fiber manufacturing equipment.• Supervised thesis projects within the company.

• Conducted a research project on calculating of NMR shieldings of aromatic and antiaromatic molecules. • Managed research group activities and daily tasks at the laboratory.• Mentored summer students.

• Conducted computational studies of structural effects on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and electron spin resonance (EPR) parameters using first-principles electronic structure methods.• Published research findings in peer-review journals and presented the research at both local and international conferences.• PhD thesis titled "Computational studies of structural effects on magnetic resonance properties."

• Corrected and graded weekly homework assignments for first-year chemistry students in the course Structure of Atom and Molecules (Atomien ja molekyylien rakenne).