Thomas Riley
About Thomas Riley
Thomas Riley is a Data Scientist currently employed at Vay, with a background in astrophysics and astrostatistics. He has held various research positions at Leiden Observatory and the University of Amsterdam, where he contributed to significant NASA mission objectives.
Current Position at Vay
Thomas Riley has been employed as a Data Scientist at Vay since 2021. His role involves utilizing data analysis and computational techniques to support the company's objectives. He has contributed to various projects that leverage data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at UvA
Prior to his current position, Thomas Riley held multiple roles at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). He served as a Doctoral Researcher from 2015 to 2019, focusing on Astrostatistics. He then transitioned to a Postdoctoral Researcher role from 2019 to 2021, where he further developed his research skills. Additionally, he worked as a Lead Developer during the same period, contributing to software development projects.
Summer Research at Leiden Observatory
In 2013, Thomas Riley participated in a Summer Research program at Leiden Observatory, Universiteit Leiden. This two-month experience allowed him to engage in research activities in the field of astrophysics, contributing to his foundational knowledge and skills in data analysis.
Educational Background in Astrophysics
Thomas Riley earned a Master’s Degree in Astrophysics from the University of Birmingham, completing his studies from 2011 to 2015. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Astrostatistics from the University of Amsterdam between 2015 and 2019. His academic background has equipped him with a strong foundation in statistical methods and data analysis.
Research Contributions and Publications
Thomas Riley has made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics through his research. He developed a framework for modeling space telescope data using computational statistics, which has been published as open-source software. Additionally, he authored journal articles that were pivotal to the primary science objectives of a NASA mission, playing a role in extending the mission's lifetime.