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I'm a postdoctoral researcher from Denmark currently working at the University of Zurich (UZH) in Switzerland.
I work in cosmology and my research focuses primarily on the use of machine learning techniques to improve
and accelerate the cosmological analyses.
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I actively maintain and improve the publicly available code CONNECT, of which I am the author. This
framework uses neural networks to emulate cosmological observables in order to speed up parameter inferences.
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I use machine learning to accelerate cosmological analyses, enabling full use of data from current and
future surveys. My focus is on neural networks to emulate cosmological observables, making models faster
and more efficient.
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The Universe’s large-scale structure reveals key cosmological information. Accurate, efficient models
are essential for interpreting survey data. I focus on simulations and emulators to model structure and
improve understanding of the underlying cosmological model.
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Decaying dark matter may ease tensions in cosmological data. I aim to explore its full parameter space and
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Statistical tools maximize information from cosmological data. I focus on Bayesian and frequentist
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robustness and extract reliable constraints.
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I will be giving a seminar at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) on the 6th of October 2025 on the use of machine learning in cosmological parameter inference, and I will subsequently host a workshop of basic usage of TensorFlow and my CONNECT framework.
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I officially started my postdoctoral position at the University of Zurich (UZH) in Switzerland. The position
is funded by a two-year fellowship from the Carlsberg Foundation. I am very excited to start this new chapter
of my career and work with the very talented people at UZH.
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I successfully defended my PhD thesis and graduated from the Graduate School of Natural Sciences at
Aarhus University. The thesis is titled "<strong class="highlight-strong">Making everything connect
- optimising cosmological inference through emulation</strong>" and can be found
<a href="./assets/resources/AndreasNygaard_Thesis.pdf" download class="download-link">here</a>.
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I was awarded a two-year postdoctoral fellowship from the Carlsberg Foundation to be carried out at
the University of Zurich. The fellowship starts in March 2025, and I am very excited to start this new
chapter of my career.
I will be continuing my work on using machine learning techniques to improve cosmological analyses with
focus on large-scale structure.
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<h3 class="h3 about-title">Background</h3>
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I am originally from a town called Fredericia in Denmark and I completed my Bachelor's and Master's degrees
in Physics at Aarhus University. I have always been fascinated by the Universe and its mysteries, and I have
known from a very early age that I wanted to pursue a career in astronomy and cosmology. This led me to pursue
a PhD in Cosmology at Aarhus University, where I focused on using machine learning techniques to improve and
accelerate cosmological parameter inference.
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It was during my PhD studies that I developed my CONNECT framework, which uses neural networks to emulate
cosmological observables in order to speed up parameter inferences. This framework has been publicly available
since 2022 and has been used by several research groups around the world. I am very proud of this work and
I am excited to continue developing and improving the framework in my future research.
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<h3 class="h3 about-title">Research Interests</h3>
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My research interests lie primarily in the intersection of cosmology and machine learning. I am particularly
interested in using emulators to accelerate cosmological analyses, since the computation of theoretical models
can be very time-consuming. By using emulators, we can significantly speed up the analysis process and make
it possible to explore larger parameter spaces and more complex models.
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I am also interested in the use of machine learning techniques to fully utilise large-scale structure data from
current and future surveys. Large-scale structure is a powerful probe of cosmology, but it is also very complex
and difficult to model accurately. I believe that machine learning can enable us to extract more information from
large-scale structure data and improve our understanding of the underlying cosmological model.
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In addition to my work on emulators and large-scale structure, I am also interested in the use of statistical
methods in cosmology. I have a particular interest in the use of profile likelihoods, which are a frequentist
approach to parameter inference. I have used profile likelihoods in several of my research projects and I
believe that they are a very good addition to the more commonly used Bayesian methods.
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Exploring alternative cosmological models is another area of interest for me. I am particularly interested in
models that can help to alleviate the tensions that exist between different cosmological datasets. One such model
that I am currently working on is decaying dark matter, which has shown promise in addressing some of these tensions.
</p>
<h3 class="h3 about-title">Hobbies</h3>
<p>
Outside of academia, I enjoy a variety of hobbies. I play a lot of music, both on the drums and the piano, and I
have even completed a music education programme in classical percussion before my university studies. I have played
in numerous orchestras and bands over the years, and I now focus more on my progressive metal band, Advocacy,
where I play the drums.
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Besides my more serious musical endeavours, I also find it entertaining to learn to play odd instruments from time
to time, so my collection of instruments is quite diverse.
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I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to visit many amazing places around the world across five
continents. A hobby of mine is to collect miniature figurines of famous buildings and landmarks from the places
I visit, so my collection is always growing.
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<h4 class="h4 skills-subtitle">Technical Skills</h4>
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<strong class="highlight-strong-skill">Python:</strong> Proficient in Python for data analysis, machine learning, and scientific computing.
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<strong class="highlight-strong-skill">C++:</strong> Experienced in C++ for command-line tools and performance-critical applications.
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<strong class="highlight-strong-skill">TensorFlow:</strong> Skilled in using TensorFlow for building and training neural networks, utilising both CPU and GPU resources.
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<strong class="highlight-strong-skill">Cosmological Simulations:</strong> Familiar with cosmological simulation codes and analysis tools.
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<strong class="highlight-strong-skill">Statistical Methods:</strong> Knowledgeable in Bayesian and frequentist statistical methods for data analysis.
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<strong class="highlight-strong-skill">Communication:</strong> Effective communicator, both in writing and verbally, with experience presenting research at conferences and seminars.
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<strong class="highlight-strong-skill">Collaboration:</strong> Team player with experience working in collaborative research environments.
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<strong class="highlight-strong-skill">Problem-Solving:</strong> Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex research questions.
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<strong class="highlight-strong-skill">Time Management:</strong> Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
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<strong class="highlight-strong-skill">Adaptability:</strong> Flexible and adaptable to new challenges and environments.
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<img src="./assets/images/AstroHike.jpeg" alt="Hiking trip" class="gallery-image">
<figcaption class="gallery-caption">Hiking trip in Switzerland</figcaption>
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<figcaption class="gallery-caption">Playing with my band</figcaption>
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<figcaption class="gallery-caption">Completing my PhD</figcaption>
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<img src="./assets/images/phd_reception.JPG" alt="PhD defense reception" class="gallery-image">
<figcaption class="gallery-caption">Reception after my PhD defense</figcaption>
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<img src="./assets/images/olaf.JPG" alt="Olaf snowman" class="gallery-image">
<figcaption class="gallery-caption">"Do you want to build a snowman?"</figcaption>
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<figcaption class="gallery-caption">Setting up drums for recording</figcaption>
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<h3 class="h3">Education and research</h3>
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">University of Zurich - Postdoctoral researcher in Cosmology</h4>
<span>2025 — Now</span>
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Postdoctoral researcher in Cosmology at the University of Zurich (UZH) in Switzerland. The position is funded
by a two-year fellowship from the Carlsberg Foundation. The research focuses on using machine learning
techniques to improve and accelerate cosmological parameter inference, with a focus on large-scale structure
and simulations.
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">Aarhus University - PhD degree in Cosmology</h4>
<span>2020 — 2025</span>
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PhD degree in Cosmology with focus on using machine learning techniques to improve and accelerate cosmological
parameter inference. The PhD included a 2-month research stay at the University of Sussex in the UK. The
PhD thesis is titled "<strong class="highlight-strong">Making everything connect - optimising cosmological inference through emulation</strong>" and
it can be found <a href="./assets/resources/AndreasNygaard_Thesis.pdf" download class="download-link">here</a>.
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">Aarhus University - Master's degree in Physics</h4>
<span>2019 — 2022</span>
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Master’s degree in Physics with a broad range of courses (including cosmology, quantum mechanics,
particle physics, and statistical mechanics). Completed in three years, with the final two integrated
into PhD studies. A separate master’s thesis was not required; instead, I submitted a PhD progress report.
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">Aarhus University - Bachelor's degree in Physics</h4>
<span>2016 — 2019</span>
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Bachelor's degree in Physics with Astrophysics as an elective. Alongside the bachelor's degree,
I completed an extracurricular research programme of 30 ECTS focusing on various research fields within physics.
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">Student supervision at Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University</h4>
<span>2023 - 2024</span>
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Partial supervision of Bachelor's and Master's students in our cosmology research group.
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">TA at Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University</h4>
<span>2023, spring</span>
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Teaching assistant for the course "Galaxies and Cosmology".
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">TA at Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University</h4>
<span>2022, spring</span>
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Teaching assistant for the course "Galaxies and Cosmology".
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">TA at Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University</h4>
<span>2021, fall</span>
<p class="timeline-text">
Teaching assistant for the course "Mechanics and Thermodynamics".
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">TA at Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University</h4>
<span>2021, spring</span>
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Teaching assistant for the course "Electromagnetism and Optics".
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">TA at Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University</h4>
<span>2020, fall</span>
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Teaching assistant for the course "Relativity and Astrophysics".
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">TA at Department of Geoscience, Aarhus University</h4>
<span>2019, fall</span>
<p class="timeline-text">
Teaching assistant for the course "Mechanics and Thermodynamics".
</p>
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">TA at Department of Geoscience, Aarhus University</h4>
<span>2018, fall</span>
<p class="timeline-text">
Teaching assistant for the course "Mechanics and Thermodynamics".
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<h3 class="h3">Talks and seminars</h3>
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">SDU, Odense (Planned)</h4>
<span>2025, Oct</span>
<p class="timeline-text">
Seminar on the use of machine learning in cosmological parameter inference with a subsequent workshop
on basic usage of TensorFlow and my CONNECT framework.
</p>
</li>
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">COSMO'24, Kyoto</h4>
<span>2024, Oct</span>
<p class="timeline-text">
Presentation of new and improved applications of the CONNECT framework at the COSMO'24 conference.
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">UZH, Zürich</h4>
<span>2023, Oct</span>
<p class="timeline-text">
Seminar on the CONNECT framework, its structure, and its applications in cosmology.
</p>
</li>
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<h4 class="h4 timeline-item-title">COSMO'23, Madrid</h4>
<span>2023, Sep</span>
<p class="timeline-text">
Presentation of my CONNECT framework and its applications in cosmology at the COSMO'23 conference.
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