Georg P. Sommerer

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Georg P. Sommerer is a Professor of Laser Technology at Beuth University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, Germany. He has held this position since 2010 and currently serves as Chairman of the Laser Association Berlin Brandenburg eV since 2022. His career includes roles such as Project Manager at InnoLight GmbH and Advanced R&D Manager at Newport Spectra-Physics GmbH.

His teaching focuses on laser technology, optoelectronics, and medical metrology, with courses like 'Laser Technology & Applications' and 'Optical Device Technology.' He oversees a laboratory equipped with diverse laser systems, including diode-pumped solid-state lasers, ultrashort-pulse lasers, and quantum cryptography kits.

Research interests span diode-pumped lasers, nonlinear optics, ultrashort-pulse lasers, and applications in photonics. He supervises numerous student theses, including projects on laser beam shaping, nonlinear crystals, and laser-material interactions. His work emphasizes practical applications, such as laser engraving and biomedical optics.

Prof. Sommerer collaborates with institutions like FBH Berlin, PTB, and industry partners like Siemens Energy. He organizes student excursions to laser fairs and acoustics facilities, fostering industry-academia connections. His laboratory specializes in cutting-edge setups like optical tweezers and hexapod positioning systems.