Astrid Lambrecht

Prof. Astrid Lambrecht serves as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors at the Jülich Research Centre, combining administrative leadership with her academic role as a Professor. Her research focuses on quantum vacuum phenomena, including Casimir effects in diverse geometries and materials. She explores antimatter physics, particularly antihydrogen's gravitational behavior in experiments like GBAR, and investigates quantum reflection mechanisms. Her work bridges theoretical predictions with high-precision measurements, involving collaborations across condensed matter, optics, and gravitational physics. Key contributions include studies on Casimir interactions in electrolytes, surface-mediated quantum effects, and the development of novel experimental setups for probing short-range forces. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates quantum field theory, nanoscale engineering, and precision instrumentation.