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Basics

Name Cyril Jean Charles Rommens
Position Doctoral Candidate (EURAXESS R1)
Email cyrilrommens@gmail.com
Url https://cyrilrommens.github.io/
Summary Computational physicist studying emergence in complex systems, focusing on the intersection of dynamical systems theory and information theory to understand complexity in high-order networks.

Education

  • 2022.09 - 2024.08

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    MSc Computational Physics of Complex Systems
    University of Amsterdam / VU University
    Study on emergent phenomena in complex many-body and nonlinear systems using computational methods. Thesis: Exploring the Helmholtz Free Energy as a Potential Characteristic for Identifying Macroscopic Structural Properties of Simplicial Complexes.
  • 2022.09 - 2023.06

    Svalbard, Norway

    MSc Minor Space Physics
    The Arctic University of Norway
    Plasma and statistical physics specialized in the interaction between solar activity and Earth's magnetosphere in the High Arctic atmosphere.
  • 2021.09 - 2022.06

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    MSc Minor Film Studies (Media Studies Research Master Track)
    University of Amsterdam
    Minor in Film and Documentary Studies to improve science communication skills.
  • 2017.09 - 2021.06

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    BSc Medical Natural Sciences
    VU University
    Interdisciplinary study combining physics and biomedical sciences to bridge fundamental research and clinical practice.
  • 2018.09 - 2021.06

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    BSc Physics and Astronomy
    University of Amsterdam / VU University
    Focus on classical and modern physics and astronomy, developing analytical, critical, and mathematical thinking skills.
  • 2016.09 - 2017.06

    Nijmegen, Netherlands

    BSc Molecular Life Sciences (first year)
    Radboud University
    Interdisciplinary study of science, mathematics, and computation connected to Radboudumc Research Institute for Medical Innovation. I transitioned to physics to pursue deeper understanding of theoretical frameworks.

Work

  • 2024.10 - Present
    PhD Researcher — Hypergraph versus Graph Metrics
    University of Zaragoza
    Studying complexity through the intersection of dynamical systems theory and information theory. Focus on how multivariate information measures capture higher-order interactions in coupled oscillators on hypergraphs.
  • 2024.02 - 2024.06
    Research Intern
    Bilbao Centre of Applied Mathematics
    Explored Bayesian Inference, Information Homology, Free Energy, and Topological Data Analysis of the brain.
  • 2023.09 - 2024.02
    Elementary Tutor (Mathematics)
    Bijles Academie
    Provided individualized tutoring in mathematics for elementary school students.
  • 2023.09 - 2024.02
    High School Teacher (Physics and Mathematics)
    Huygens College Amsterdam
    Taught physics and mathematics to secondary school students.
  • 2020.09 - 2022.09
    Personal Mentor / Teaching Assistant
    University of Amsterdam
    Guided students with study delays due to personal or mental health challenges, focusing on academic recovery and motivation.
  • 2015.09 - 2017.09
    Nutritionist Patient Care Assistant
    Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital
    Delivered patient care focusing on nutritional support to improve physical and mental recovery processes.

Volunteer

  • 2016.01 - Present
    Co-founder / Musician
    AE-E Aesthetics, Entrepreneurship
    Musical endeavor dedicated to fostering the Dutch post-punk scene. Highly active during 2020–2021, including a debut tour of 42 shows across the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, and Germany.

Certificates

DataCamp Certificates
DataCamp 2023-10-01
First Aid Essentials
Red Cross 2023-10-01
Suïcide Prevention Gatekeeper
113 Suïcide Prevention 2022-09-01

Projects

Skills

Programming and Computational Tools
Python
Matlab
Mathematica
R
Shell
Bash
Pandas
NetworkX
Gudhi
Neuron
Supercomputing
Use of the Dutch supercomputer Snellius
European Fenix Research Infrastructure

Languages

Dutch
Native (C2)
English
C2 (ETS TOEFL 110/120)
French
B1 (NLQF 4+ / EQF 4)
Spanish
A2 (NLQF 1 / EQF 1)

Interests

Complex Systems and Emergence
Information Theory and Network Science
Science Communication and Film
Music and Aesthetic Philosophy