While born and raised in Pori (Finland), I received the degrees of B.Sc, M.Sc. and D.Sc. (physics) from the Tampere University of Technology in March 2009, November 2009 and January 2012, respectively. In January 2012 I was hired as a post-doctoral research fellow at The University of Auckland (New Zealand). I was promoted to a Lecturer in February 2014, senior lecturer in February 2017, and associate professor in February 2021.

My research involves various themes in ultrafast and nonlinear optics, with particular focus in guided wave and resonator geometries. Specific topics include soliton dynamics, parametric processes, supercontinuum generation, mode-locked lasers, passive resonators, and microresonator optical frequency combs.

Please visit the group website of my time for more up-to-date information: www.laserlab.auckland.ac.nz

Qualifications:
BSc, MSc, DSc (Tampere University of Technology, Finland)