Our Team

Yi Huang Ph.D Student
e0973890@u.nus.edu
I am a Ph.D student in computational methods of forward and inverse problems in microscopy. My research focuses on inverse solvers, computational imaging and numerical methods derived from electromagnetic theory and advanced algorithms.
Keywords: forward and inverse problems, computational imaging, microscopy

Jean Claude Tinguely Senior Engineer
Jean-Claude.Tinguely@uit.no
JCT is a senior researcher in the optics group with experience in integrated optics, micro- and nanofabrication, optical and electron microscopy and surface/colloidal chemistry. He is in charge of gases, chemical waste, safety training, and assists with procurements, shipments and lab management.
Keywords: optical, wave guides, microscopy, nanoparticles

Yingying Qin Postdoctoral Fellow
yingying.qin@uit.no
Yingying Qin got her PhD degree from Universite Paris-Saclay, France. She is currently working on the 3D recovery of the biological sample structure from the microscope images, based on wave scattering and photon transport theory.
Keywords: computational imaging, inverse problem, inverse scattering

Biswajoy Ghosh Postdoctoral Fellow
biswajoy.ghosh@uit.no
As a researcher in the 3D nanoscopy group, my primary focus is on translational medicine, constantly striving to bridge the gap between research and societal impact. This principle drives me to engage in various innovative activities that facilitate the practical application of research findings. My work is situated at the nexus of biology, imaging physics, image analysis, and material science. I firmly believe that a multidisciplinary approach is essential for advancing both science and society.
Keywords: 3D in vitro model, biophysics, optical microscopy

Suyog Jadhav Engineer
suyog.s.jadhav@uit.no
My research focuses on applying AI to microscopy. I develop algorithms for simulating the motion of subcellular structures, detecting subcellular activities, among other things.
Keywords: simulation, LLM, microscopy

Deanna L. Wolfson Senior Researcher
Deanna.Wolfson@uit.no
Deanna facilitates research by translating meanings and opportunities between biologists, physicists, and computer scientists; by training emerging researchers in scientific tools and translational skills; and by actively developing a laboratory environment for productive and safe research.
Keywords: microscopist, facilitator, interdisciplinary

Abhinanda Ranjit Punnakkal Ph.D Student
abhinanda.r.punnakkal@uit.no
I am a Ph.D. student in the BioAI group at UiT. My research focus lies in the application of machine learning techniques in the fields of microscopy and more broadly in medical imaging.
Keywords: machine learning, shape modelling, motion modelling

Farhad Niknam Ph.D Student
farhad.niknam@uit.no
My expertise is computational imaging and microscopy, and I seek quantitative methods to numerically extract the most out of mere optical observations.
Keywords: computational microscopy, optimization, inverse problems

Iqra Qasim Ph.D Student
iqra.qasim@uit.no
Cells are complex bodies, and so is their functionality. In my PhD, I aim at tracking intracellular entities inside the cell and generating natural language descriptions for that using Artificial Intelligence.
Keywords: AI for cell imaging, collective dynamic modeling

Rohit Agarwal Ph.D Student
rohit.agarwal@uit.no
As a Ph.D. in machine learning, my research centers on developing scalable AI architectures for modeling complex dynamic systems in real-time. Additionally, I am engaged in efforts to enhance the capabilities of Large Language Models. Beyond my academic pursuits, I enjoy hiking, playing volleyball, and watching K-dramas in my leisure time.
Keywords: machine learning, scalable AI, PhD

Himanshu Joshi Ph.D. student
himanshu.joshi@physics.iitd.ac.in
I am a Ph.D. student at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi under the co-supervision of Prof Krishna. My research and innovation activities orient towards label-Free optical techniques for biological applications. My interest lies in exploring the optical techniques for non-invasive diagnosis of chronic diseases which is commonly referred to
as optical biopsy.
Keywords: Hyperspectral quantitative phase microscopy, Refractive index decoupling, auto-fluorescence, microscopy

Yu Zhong Associate Professor
zhong.yu@uit.no

Aaron Celeste Engineer
aaron.v.celeste@uit.no
I’m working on a data generator for use in simulation supervised machine learning which should help observe mitochondria in microscopy videos. I’m also involved in several other machine learning related projects and I help with the promotion of my groups.
Keywords: machine learning, python, outreach

Martin Nilsen Stave, Master Student / Engineer
mst295@uit.no
I am a Master’s student in Applied Physics and Mathematics at UiT. My thesis focuses on developing a multi-angle illumination microscope to reconstruct the refractive index distributions of samples. Additionally, I contribute to the innovative Spermotile project at UiT as an engineer. In my free time, I enjoy bouldering, reading fiction, composing music, and designing video games.
Keywords: Engineering, Coding, Microscopy, Computational imaging

Iselin Almløv, Bachelor Student / Research Assistant
iselin.l.almlov@uit.no
I am a bachelor’s student in Biomedicine at UiT. My thesis focuses on the implementation of a new DNA fragmentation test for sperm cell evaluation. In addition, I am contributing to the Spermotile project as a research assistant, where I am involved in developing protocols for sample handling and microscopy analysis. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and skiing in the mountains, as well as watching a good movie or series.
Keywords: DNA fragmentation, protocols, sample handling