About Me
I am currently a PhD student at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). My research focuses on application of scientific machine learning in acoustics. Prior to starting the PhD, I worked at the European Space Agency (ESA), where I led the commissioning activities for the Automatic Identification System (AIS) payload embarked on Sentinel-1C and -D. In my spare time, I enjoy calisthenics, running, rock climbing and playing guitar.
Work Experience
PhD Student - Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Acoustic Technology group, DTU Electro, Denmark | 2025 - Current
- Research into scientific machine learning for wave-field modeling.
Performance Engineer - European Space Agency (ESA)
European Space Technology Centre (ESTEC), Netherlands | 2020 - Current
- Applied advanced wireless communication techniques to enhance AIS detection and demodulation.
- Developed SAR-AIS data fusion tools based on constant false alarm rate (CFAR) hypothesis testing.
- Conducted research into an experimental algorithm for source separation of colliding AIS signals using deep learning.
- Led the AIS verifications activities in preparation for the launch of Sentinel-1 C/D including implementation of the data validation toolboxes and management of external industrial partners.
- Delivered algorithms to the ground segment team for processing the AIS data and defined the end-user product specification.
- Implemented an end-to-end AIS payload data simulator for performance verification.
- Initiated and coordinated collaborations with universities, research institutes and other teams within ESA leading to improved knowledge exchange.
- Participated in satellite testing in the industrial clean rooms and conducted the subsequent analysis of test results.
- Defined and reviewed requirements for the Sentinel-1 Next-Generation mission (2032) ensuring alignment with technological advancements and mission objectives.
Publications
Turing Machines on Graphs, 2023
R. Torres et al., COPERNICUS SENTINEL-1 NEXT GENERATION MISSION: ENHANCED C-BAND DATA CONTINUITY, IGARSS 2022
Implementation of a Persistent Scatterer InSAR Algorithm for the Measurement of Ground Subsidence
Msc., 2020
Education
BSc. & MSc. Earth and Space Physics and Engineering
Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Copenhagen | 2014 - 2020
MSc thesis: Implementation of a Persistent Scatterer Interferometric-SAR (PSI) algorithm for the measurement of ground subsidence
BSc thesis: Optimal Interpretation and Decomposition of X-Ray Fluorescence Spectra