Members
The Mathesis PhD-school cohort
Habib Ur Rehmaan
Cardiovascular disease is the world’s leading health challenge, and HubMOL project on the impact of CoA metabolism on cardiac electrical activity is both scientifically fascinating and advancing clinical understanding and improving patient care. I am excited to contribute to this research, as it aligns with my background and research interests in cardiac modeling, and fits perfectly with my long-term ambition to advance computational modeling for better healthcare.
My earlier work with FEniCS and cardiac modeling also motivated me to join Simula, given its leading role in FEniCS development and strong expertise in the cardiac domain. Outside of research, I enjoy running and soccer, and I am eager to learn skiing and swimming during my time in Norway.
Irati Manterola Ayala
I recently defended my PhD in cryptography, focusing on the cryptanalysis of symmetric primitives for advanced protocols. I have a background in pure mathematics, with a particular interest in algebra, and my doctoral work combined rigorous mathematical methods with practical questions in modern cryptography. In recent years, my interests have expanded beyond research itself toward research coordination, project management, and administrative processes related to academic environments. I am especially motivated by supporting research teams, contributing to strategic development, and engaging in outreach and popular science communication to make complex topics more accessible.