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Pablo Galán de Anta

@gdapablo

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Data scientist with a Ph.D. in Physics focused on astrophysics and predictive modeling.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a data role where I can apply predictive modelling and ML to scientific or operational problems, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and deliver validated, production-ready insights.

I am a data scientist with a Ph.D. in Physics specialising in extragalactic astrophysics and predictive modelling, combining five-plus years of Python development with experience analysing multi-terabyte scientific datasets. My research produced up to nine peer-reviewed papers (h-index 4) and I have built and optimised Python codes for galaxy modelling and 3D spectroscopic analysis.

I have operational experience supporting major observatory facilities, including telescope operations and observing support, and I developed machine learning models (DNNs) for operational forecasting with reported MSE = 0.012 and R = 0.72. I am practiced in collaborating across institutions, presenting seminars, and communicating technical results to research communities.

I seek to translate complex data into decision-ready insights using robust validation, clear visualization, and reproducible code, bringing strengths in coding, data analysis, machine learning, and domain expertise in astrophysics to applied data problems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Observing Support Assistant

Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes

Jan 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Provided support in utilising the 4.2-m William Herschel Telescope (WHT) for cutting-edge research. Key responsibilities:
1- Operated the WHT, including dome opening and observing schedules based on weather conditions.
2- Addressed and resolved technical issues during observations to minimize downtime.
3- Forecast seeing prediction modeling with DDNs (MSE=0.012, R2=0.72) and time series.

Python Data Analysis Machine Learning Telescope Astronomer

Pre-doctoral researcher

Queen's University Belfast

Oct 2018 - Jul 2023 (4 years 9 months)

Conducted extragalactic physics research resulting in nine peer-reviewed papers (h-index 4) and developed Python codes for galaxy modelling and spectroscopic 3D data analysis.

Python Data Analysis N Body Modelling Spectroscopic Data

Support Astronomer

Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes

Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year)

Providing essential assistance in utilising the 2.54-m Isaac Newton telescope effectively for research. Key responsabilities:
1. Observing Support: helped astronomers plan and execute their observations using the INT.
2. Data Reduction and Analysis: Supporting astronomers with data reduction and analysis.
3. Troubleshooting: Addressing technical issues and challenges during observations.

Python Image Processing Data Analysis Telescope Astronomer

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

DataScientest / Sorbonne Université

Bootcamp in Data Science, Data Science

2023 - 2023

Grade: Approved

Activities and societies: Projects: road accidents in France prediction (logistic regression, random forest, XGBoost, neural networks); GitHub commits for project code.

Completed a Data Science course (personal and professional projects including predictive modelling for road accidents and ML forecasting).

Queen's University Belfast

Doctor of Philosophy, Astrophysics

2018 - 2023

Activities and societies: Published up to nine peer-reviewed papers (h-index 4 in NASA/ADS); presented talks at international conferences; developed Python codes for data analysis and 3D spectroscopic modelling.

Ph.D. in Physics with a specialization in Astrophysics; research on the fragility of thin discs in galaxies and multiple peer-reviewed publications.