Data scientist with a PhD in Physics, focusing on predictive modeling for industrial applications. Experienced in building forecasting and process-monitoring models for bioproduction in a regulated environment and in analysing genomic data for biotech applications. Quickly adaptable to new domains and capable of translating complex problems into effective modeling solutions.

Sabrina Cotogno, PhD

Data scientist with a PhD in Physics, focusing on predictive modeling for industrial applications. Experienced in building forecasting and process-monitoring models for bioproduction in a regulated environment and in analysing genomic data for biotech applications. Quickly adaptable to new domains and capable of translating complex problems into effective modeling solutions.

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Data scientist with a PhD in Physics, focusing on predictive modeling for industrial applications.
Experienced in building forecasting and process-monitoring models for bioproduction in a regulated environment and in analysing genomic data for biotech applications.
Quickly adaptable to new domains and capable of translating complex problems into effective modeling solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Data & AI Consultant – Forecasting & Predictive Modeling at Freelance Remote (Barcelona, Spain)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Developing a consulting practice focused on forecasting, predictive modeling, and data analytics for industrial and biotech applications, including time-series forecasting, predictive analytics, process monitoring, and biological data modeling.
Data & AI Scientist at Capgemini Engineering France
September 1, 2024 - April 30, 2026
AI and statistical modeling for optimization of bioproduction processes; designed ML infrastructure and predictive models for intelligent bioproduction; built real-time training and inference pipelines; integrated multimodal, high-dimensional biological data; performed real-time batch monitoring, deviation detection, quality and risk control.
Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at Ecole Normale Supérieure and Sorbonne Université
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
ML research on large, heterogeneous biological datasets; development of generative models for proteins; contributed to model training infrastructure for large-scale biological ML workloads; organizer and lecturer at international schools and workshops; experience in interdisciplinary grant proposals.
Postdoctoral Researcher at Center for Theoretical Physics (CPhT), Ecole Polytechnique
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Led research projects in theoretical and particle physics; used advanced analytical and numerical methods; mentored junior researchers; organized international conferences and workshops; appointed reviewer for leading journals.
Doctoral Researcher at Nikhef and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Conducted a four-year theoretical physics research project, authored papers in peer-reviewed journals, and presented findings at 10+ international conferences.
Teaching Assistant at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Instructed undergraduate and graduate students in theoretical and applied physics; developed course materials and assignments; participated in outreach and science dissemination projects.

Education

Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
M.Sc. in Theoretical Physics at Università degli studi di Pavia (UniPv)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
B.Sc. in Physics at Università degli studi di Pavia (UniPv)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Deep Learning & AI Engineering Bootcamp Certificate
August 1, 2024 - December 16, 2025
Agile SCRUM Foundation
July 1, 2025 - December 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Software & Internet, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services