A key focus of Digital Life Norway (DLN) is to train and support the next generation of transdisciplinary life scientists. As the representative voice of early-career researchers within DLN, the JRG plays a vital role in shaping activities to better reach PhD students and postdocs.
Hard work, excellent experiences, and new friendships along the way
As part of the JRG, Rohit Agarwal and Gustavo Agudelo have helped shape national-level initiatives supporting early-career researchers, promoted academic–industry collaboration, advised the DLN Competence Hub and organized networking activities with trainers and industry leaders.
As Rohit explains: “This chapter has been instrumental in my personal and professional growth, and I will always cherish the memories and milestones we achieved together.” Gustavo says that through this experience, “I built connections, expanded my perspective, and made friends I deeply value.”
About Rohit and Gustavo
Rohit will soon complete a Ph.D. in online learning and deep learning at UiT, The Arctic University of Norway.
His research focuses on the real-time modeling of complex systems with varying input features, pioneering the field of haphazard input research in deep learning.
Gustavo is close to completing a postdoc at the University of Oslo, where he has investigated the evolvability of the venom system of the green lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea), integrating modern venomics, molecular and evolutionary quantitative genetics: data-intensive research to solve complex biological challenges.
Keeping up the good work
The JRG team continues, and consists of Arsenii Zabirnyk, Olga Mikhailova, Selma Bozorgpana, Samir Malakar, Yomkippur Perez and Thomas Stevenson. This year they have and will continue advising DLN on our legacy, and will also, among other things, contribute to the DLN Research School annual conference (where Gustavo and Rohit will also take part!)