Career Profile

an applied mathematician with over 5 years of experience specializing in computational imaging. significantly contributed to the development of atomic-resolution imaging and dynamic object imaging. Proficient in Python, MATLAB, C++, and scientific computing, with expertise extends to areas such as X-ray tomography, electron microscopy, and 3D reconstruction.

Experiences

Postdoctoral Researcher

July 2021 - Present
NANOlab Center of Excellence, University of Antwerp

As a post-doctoral researcher, I’m involved in

  • Advancing atomic-resolution imaging via novel electron tomography techniques, significantly impacting drug-delivery \& pharmaceutics
  • Mentoring 5 postgrad researchers in using cutting-edge computational tools for discovering novel phenomena using electron microscopy

Postdoctoral Researcher

July 2020 - June 2021
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica, Amsterdam

Led the design of an efficient, time-resolved 3D algorithm for dynamic object imaging, enhancing X-ray tomography capabilities

Doctoral Researcher

July 2015 - June 2020
Utrecht University

In this role, I was involved in multiple roles

  • Initiated and developed an innovative shape-sensing framework that revolutionized earth exploration, adopted for implementation in Shell’s North Sea project, delivering unprecedented detail and accuracy
  • Devised pioneering convex programs for NP-hard problems discrete \& single-shot X-ray tomography for scientific applications
  • Demonstrated exceptional communication skills and expertise through the delivery of 12 invited talks, 15 oral presentations, and 8 poster exhibitions, disseminating complex scientific findings to diverse audience

Scientific Consultant

Jan 2019 - Sep 2020
Simreka, Utrecht

Developed a predictive platform to identify non-toxic alternatives in manufacturing units, promoting safer industrial processes

Visiting Research Intern

Jan 2019 - Sep 2020
Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Cambridge, MA

Developed an inverse scattering framework to enhance underground radar systems, improving industrial pipe infrastructure analysis

Key Publications

  • ADJUST - A Dictionary-based Joint Reconstruction and Unmixing Method for Spectral Tomography
  • Mathe Zeegers, Ajinkya Kadu, Tristan van Leeuwen, K. Joost Batenburg
    Inverse Problems, 2022
  • COSHARP - A Convex Program for Single-Shot Tomographic Shape Sensing
  • Ajinkya Kadu, Tristan van Leeuwen
    Inverse Problems, 2021
  • High-contrast reflection tomography with total-variation constraints
  • Ajinkya Kadu, Hassan Mansour, Petros T. Boufounos
    IEEE Transactions on Computational Imaging, 2020
  • A convex formulation for binary tomography
  • Ajinkya Kadu, Tristan van Leeuwen
    IEEE Transactions on Computational Imaging, 2019
  • Salt reconstruction in full-waveform inversion with a parametric level-set method
  • Ajinkya Kadu, Tristan van Leeuwen, Wim Mulder
    IEEE Transactions on Computational Imaging, 2017

    Skills & Proficiency

    MATLAB

    Python

    C++