cv
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Basics
| Name | Cyril Jean Charles Rommens |
| Position | Doctoral Candidate (EURAXESS R1) |
| 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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2023.09 - 2024.02 Elementary Tutor (Mathematics)
Bijles Academie
Provided individualized tutoring in mathematics for elementary school students.
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2023.09 - 2024.02 High School Teacher (Physics and Mathematics)
Huygens College Amsterdam
Taught physics and mathematics to secondary school students.
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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.
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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
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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
- 2025.10 - Present
Higher-Order Interactions and Complex Systems School
2-day workshop and 3-day school on the physics of higher-order networks.
- 2025.06 - Present
International School and Conference on Network Science (NetSci 2025)
Attended and participated in the annual international conference on network science.
- 2025.05 - Present
High-Order Interactions BrainMod Workshop
Workshop on brain modeling and higher-order interactions using information theory.
- 2024.06 - Present
Brain Simulation Workshop
5-day workshop on neural network simulation techniques by EBRAINS, Europe’s research infrastructure for brain research.
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 |