# My introduction **URL:** \ **Category:** AWG Discussions\ **Created:** [May 6, 2025, 2:34am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693 "2025-05-06T02:34:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![milygardiol](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/milygardiol/32/2696_2.png) [@milygardiol](https://awg.osdr.space/u/milygardiol)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2025, 2:34am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/1 "2025-05-06T02:34:13Z")
Hello! I’m Mily Gardiol from Argentina. I’m a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science virtually, as well as a technical degree in Data Science and AI. Unlike others, I am currently studying, but my passion for contributing and being part of major projects is what excites me the most. I’m eager to gain the best experiences from this, and I will give my best to make a meaningful contribution, especially since it’s my first time and I’m really happy to be part of it! I’m interested in the use and creation of AI and data analysis for space science. Mily Gardiol. ---
**Author:** ![rtscott2001](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/rtscott2001/32/5_2.png) [@rtscott2001](https://awg.osdr.space/u/rtscott2001)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2025, 3:33am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/2 "2025-05-06T03:33:36Z")
Hi @milygardiol - you may be interested in joining the [@AIMLawg](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/aimlawg) or others to learn more Also can ask questions to @ss.damianj & @lauren.sanders Also, there is a list of all open projects here in a master table: [How to Be Involved: Attend Meetings, Table of Sub-Group Projects, Connect w/Leads for each AWG, & setup App on Phone to Chat. Have an idea on a different Project? Propose it 🙂🚀](https://awg.osdr.space/t/how-to-be-involved-attend-meetings-table-of-sub-group-projects-connect-w-leads-for-each-awg-setup-app-on-phone-to-chat-have-an-idea-on-a-different-project-propose-it/1233) Feel free to @ contact any of the leads to ask to get involved Almost all AWG meetings can be found on your Calendar here: [Open Science Data Repository Analysis Working Groups](https://awg.osdr.space/upcoming-events) Don’t forget to check out the About page to cover the overall details: [About - Open Science Data Repository Analysis Working Groups](https://awg.osdr.space/about) Cheers and welcome you both (and everyone who just joined) 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![anantsinghal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/anantsinghal/32/2053_2.png) [@anantsinghal](https://awg.osdr.space/u/anantsinghal)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2025, 1:11pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/3 "2025-05-06T13:11:07Z")
Thank you so much Ryan T Scott. I will definitely check out everything you’ve sent me so far! Excited to contribute!! Regards Anant ---
**Author:** ![rtscott2001](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/rtscott2001/32/5_2.png) [@rtscott2001](https://awg.osdr.space/u/rtscott2001)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2025, 1:02am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/4 "2025-05-07T01:02:20Z")
Excellent @anantsinghal The key thing are joining the meetings, learning about all the projects, then find way to contribute (or propose new projects!) ---
**Author:** ![daniya.ses](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/daniya.ses/32/2019_2.png) [@daniya.ses](https://awg.osdr.space/u/daniya.ses)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/5 "2025-05-07T15:16:37Z")
Hello Everyone, My name is Daniya, and I work as an AI trainer. I hold a doctorate in Environmental Science, where my research focused on carbon sequestration from vehicular flue gas using native microalgae. Looking ahead, I’m passionate about applying artificial intelligence in the agricultural sector to help predict crop growth and enhance sustainability. Beyond that, I enjoy designing methodologies and interpreting data, and I have a deep love for both research and teaching. I’m incredibly excited to be part of a NASA program. NASA has been my dream organization for as long as I can remember. As a child, it was the only name I associated with space and science, and I never imagined I’d one day be involved in one of its programs. Thank you for creating opportunities like this that are accessible to people around the world. ---
**Author:** ![rtscott2001](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/rtscott2001/32/5_2.png) [@rtscott2001](https://awg.osdr.space/u/rtscott2001)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2025, 3:45pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/6 "2025-05-07T15:45:01Z")
Hi @daniya.ses absolutely would love to see your contributions in the AIML AWG Their next mtg is Tues 2/13, at that mtg, consider preparing a single slide with your interests/background/expertise.. Also if you have any ideas on projects and data to mine from OSDR AWG meetings can be found on your Calendar here: [Open Science Data Repository Analysis Working Groups](https://awg.osdr.space/upcoming-events) If you haven’t checked out the OSDR/Genelab data: Repo: [NASA OSDR: Open Science for Life in Space](https://osdr.nasa.gov/bio/repo/search?q=&data_source=cgene,alsda&data_type=study) API: [OSDR Biological Data API](https://visualization.osdr.nasa.gov/biodata/api/) Also the environmental telemetry data app: [Environmental Data App](https://visualization.osdr.nasa.gov/eda/) RadLab (radiation data across dosimeters in low earth orbit, moon, sun, mars): [RadLab \> Overview](https://visualization.osdr.nasa.gov/radlab/gui/overview/) Edit: adding tutorials: [OSDR Tutorials — OSDR Tutorials](https://osdr-tutorials.readthedocs.io/en/latest/) ---
**Author:** ![Wilester2025](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/wilester2025/32/2219_2.png) [@Wilester2025](https://awg.osdr.space/u/Wilester2025)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2025, 3:32am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/7 "2025-05-15T03:32:50Z")
Hi. Wayne Lester Kiwi / Australian. Currently working as Senior Advisor Quality and Risk in community based health care. Extensive experience in clinical governance, compliance, risk management and systems improvement. Qualifications in Psychology, Nursing, Computer Science, Education and Administration Particular interest in (especially now recovering from 2 recent experiences with my own cancer) onset and improvement, and the relationship between functional frailty, mind-set and Life-Space Mobility. Uncertain at this point how I can best be of assistance however I do find the idea of something like a Mars life space readiness scale to assess astronaut mobility and independence across mission critical zones prior landing and then after landing, landing exciting. (That’s a long sentence sorry) ---
**Author:** ![Lormatoss26](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/lormatoss26/32/2322_2.png) [@Lormatoss26](https://awg.osdr.space/u/Lormatoss26)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/8 "2025-06-17T14:50:00Z")
Hello, my name is Lorennis Reyes, I’m Dominican and a final-year Data Science student. I am passionate about science and its branches, which has fueled a deep desire since childhood for space exploration and becoming an astronaut. My immense curiosity and strong belief in science and technology as tools to solve problems have led me to focus on climate change, remote sensing, data processing, and space applications. I enjoy science communication and being involved in everything that brings me closer to my goal. ---
**Author:** ![rtscott2001](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/rtscott2001/32/5_2.png) [@rtscott2001](https://awg.osdr.space/u/rtscott2001)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2025, 7:47pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/9 "2025-07-09T19:47:09Z")
Welcome @Lormatoss26 👋 🚀 Apologies on late reply, was OOO recently ---
**Author:** ![nia\_057](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/nia_057/32/4482_2.png) [@nia\_057](https://awg.osdr.space/u/nia_057)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2025, 10:38am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/10 "2025-07-20T10:38:35Z")
Hello everyone, I’m Rania Saleem from India. An undergraduate Biotechnology(Hons) student, currently in my 2nd yr. Unlike many experienced members here, I’m still early in my journey. But I truly want to start building from now, step by step, toward something meaningful in space biology and human health. Right now, I’m exploring everything that connects biotechnology with space medicine : - molecular biology, genetic engineering, DNA damage and repair, astronaut health and the microbiome. Curious about how the human body responds beyond Earth, and how we can use Biotechnology to protect and support life in space also on Earth. I may not have much experience yet, but I’m genuinely excited to learn, grow, and contribute wherever I can. Being part of this community is an important step for me . I hope it will help me build a strong foundation early on, work toward my goals, and eventually make a meaningful impact. Looking forward to learning and growing with you all! 💗 — Rania Saleem ---
**Author:** ![priyansh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/priyansh/32/2486_2.png) [@priyansh](https://awg.osdr.space/u/priyansh)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/11 "2025-07-20T13:55:12Z")
Hello everyone! I’m Priyansh Srivastava, currently a 4th yr undergrad researcher and AI engineer based in India. My work focuses on building **safe, scalable ML systems** —with a strong interest in **LLM alignment, healthcare AI, real-time drift detection, and autonomous AI agents**. ### A bit about my background: - **Undergrad Researcher @ RespAILab** - **Research Internships:** • National University of Singapore (LLM Copyright Compliance) • TCS Research (Fair Use & Generative AI Safety) • University of South Florida (LLM Privacy & Concept Erasure) • Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (Multimodal ML for Rheumatology & ILD Prediction) - **ML Intern @ Mavvex** (MLOps & Multimodal ML) - **Organisation Head & Project Admin @ GSSOC’25** ### **Research Focus:** - LLM Alignment & Safety - Healthcare AI - Drift Detection & Data Integrity - AI Agents & ML Systems Engineering I’m really excited to be part of the AWG community and look forward to contributing to projects where **AI/ML intersects with biological data, space health, and complex systems.** Happy to collaborate, learn, and build impactful solutions together! ---
**Author:** ![GustavoValencia](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/gustavovalencia/32/1820_2.png) [@GustavoValencia](https://awg.osdr.space/u/GustavoValencia)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/12 "2025-07-20T19:18:43Z")
Hello, my name is Gustavo Valencia, I am a science teacher at a rural school in Peru. I teach biology, chemistry, elementary physics and mathematics for students of the secondary level. I have no specializations, nor am I in postgraduate programs; What I have a great curiosity to learn and I am passionate about the development of science in all its branches. I think that if I am in a place like this I could learn a lot from other people and this knowledge adapt them to my class and improve my teaching practice. I observe a flow of surprising information, an immense amount of topics and investigations that I had not seen before. I am a firm believer of citizen science, that incredible interaction between ordinary people and scientists, I consider myself a common person with great desires to learn and help in everything I can. Thanks for hosting me in this great community. Best wishes from Casma, Peru. Gustavo Valencia Tello ---
**Author:** ![rtscott2001](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/rtscott2001/32/5_2.png) [@rtscott2001](https://awg.osdr.space/u/rtscott2001)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2025, 8:16pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/13 "2025-07-20T20:16:37Z")
Welcome @GustavoValencia ! Did you see the AWG Office hours calendar invite emails? Doing two next week to account for time zone differences 😊 Wed July 23: [https://awg.osdr.space/t/awg-office-hours-wednesday-7-23-4p-pdt/2886](https://awg.osdr.space/t/awg-office-hours-wednesday-7-23-4p-pdt/2886) Thurs July 24: [https://awg.osdr.space/t/awg-office-hours-thursday-7-24-8a-pdt/2887](https://awg.osdr.space/t/awg-office-hours-thursday-7-24-8a-pdt/2887) ---
**Author:** ![Hendrik\_L](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/hendrik_l/32/2614_2.png) [@Hendrik\_L](https://awg.osdr.space/u/Hendrik_L)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/14 "2025-08-06T17:15:02Z")
Hello, I would like to introduce myself. I am Hendrik Linnen. I am a Junior at Campolindo High School in Moraga CA. I am the president of the BIO Club at my school and I would like to find a project where my club and I can join and learn. I tried the Microbes Working Group but couldn’t figure out what to do. I appreciate the help! Best, Hendrik Linnen ---
**Author:** ![LaraR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/larar/32/2628_2.png) [@LaraR](https://awg.osdr.space/u/LaraR)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/15 "2025-08-15T19:23:50Z")
Good to see you here, stranger 😜 I’ve just joined up and am in the finding my feet stage in the microbiology and multiomics AWGs. As you know I’m interested in RA and compliance management too, so I’d love to get involved in relevant projects! Quick about me for anyone interested: - Undergraduate degree in Biotechnology - Honours in Science (virology and mammalian infection models) - (Most of a) PhD in molecular microbiology (16s rRNA metagenomics and bioinformatics) My main areaa of interest is infectious diseases and molecular biology, but I’m also really passionate about robust experimental design, risk assessment and science communication - so everyone in this thread are sounding like absolute superstars so far! 🌟 ---
**Author:** ![rtscott2001](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/rtscott2001/32/5_2.png) [@rtscott2001](https://awg.osdr.space/u/rtscott2001)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/16 "2025-08-15T19:45:06Z")
Thanks for the introduction @LaraR Thats great you’re interested in RA. Within the [@MicrobesAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/microbesawg) make sure to reach out to the Chair @daniela.bezdan and the Coordinator @jaume.puig to get involved. I realize the time zone different is quite tricky for the Sept 4th meeting time: [https://awg.osdr.space/t/microbes-awg-meeting/917](https://awg.osdr.space/t/microbes-awg-meeting/917) ---
**Author:** ![Fatima.Aziz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e68b1a/32.png) [@Fatima.Aziz](https://awg.osdr.space/u/Fatima.Aziz)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 6:46am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/17 "2026-08-24T06:46:53Z")
Hi everyone! 👋 I’m Fatima, a PhD researcher in Biotechnology at FCCU Lahore, Pakistan, with a background in the food industry and a growing interest in how biological systems respond to challenging environments. My research interests currently span **fermentation, bioprocessing, microbial systems, and biotechnology** , and I’ve recently become particularly interested in the intersection of **open science, space biology, and data-driven research**. What drew me to the OSDR Analysis Working Groups is the opportunity to look beyond individual experiments and understand what biological datasets can reveal when they are explored collectively and openly. Excited to learn from everyone here, contribute where I can, and hopefully find some interesting connections between Earth-based biotechnology and space biology. 🚀🧬 Greetings from Lahore, Pakistan! ---
**Author:** ![Monstalax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/monstalax/32/4797_2.png) [@Monstalax](https://awg.osdr.space/u/Monstalax)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2026, 4:55am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/18 "2026-09-17T04:55:19Z")
Hi everyone! I’m Laxmaan Gajendiran, a final-year B.Tech Biomedical Engineering student from Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, India. My interests lie at the intersection of biomedical engineering, human physiology, space medicine, and human health in extreme environments. I’m particularly interested in understanding how physiological systems respond to challenges such as microgravity, isolation, confinement, radiation, and other spaceflight-related stressors. I’m currently working on wearable biomedical systems for real-time physiological monitoring, with a focus on autonomic and thermoregulatory responses in isolated, confined, and extreme (ICE) environments. I’ve also been exploring space biology and bioinformatics through NASA GeneLab resources, including transcriptomic analysis, and I’m interested in learning more about how multi-omics and physiological data can be used to understand human adaptation and resilience during spaceflight. I’m excited to connect with researchers and fellow members of the community, learn from ongoing AWG projects, and contribute wherever I can. Looking forward to learning from everyone and being part of this incredible community! ---
**Author:** ![LoopyMaster26](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3da27b/32.png) [@LoopyMaster26](https://awg.osdr.space/u/LoopyMaster26)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/19 "2026-09-17T13:45:01Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Saaras, a medical student with a strong background in data synthesis, evidence based methodology, and clinical outcomes research. I’m really looking forward to collaborating on population level health data, causal modeling, and exploring how spaceflight hazards impact human physiology. Excited to work with you all! ---
**Author:** ![rtscott2001](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/rtscott2001/32/5_2.png) [@rtscott2001](https://awg.osdr.space/u/rtscott2001)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/my-introduction/2693/20 "2026-09-17T19:04:09Z")
Welcome @Monstalax and @LoopyMaster26 👋 Make sure to spend time looking at all the data and tools to come up with new investigations. Looking at previous studies is quite useful too. Previous work: [https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=8T1QuYEAAAAJ&view\_op=list\_works&sortby=pubdate](https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=8T1QuYEAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate) Data dashboard (at a glance): [https://visualization.genelab.nasa.gov/data/](https://visualization.genelab.nasa.gov/data/) Search portal: [https://osdr.nasa.gov/bio/repo/](https://osdr.nasa.gov/bio/repo/) These and all quick links to data/tools/APIs, etc are here: [https://awg.osdr.space/about](https://awg.osdr.space/about) @Monstalax for the ICE and thermoregulation side, also check the [Environmental Data App](https://visualization.osdr.nasa.gov/eda/) and [RadLab](https://visualization.osdr.nasa.gov/radlab/). @LoopyMaster26 the AIMLawg group has a causal inference subgroup going. You also may want to make sure to join the [@SpaceEpiAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/spaceepiawg) Cheers, -Ryan