Karsten Buse

Prof. Dr. Karsten Buse is a Professor at the Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK) at the University of Freiburg and Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques (IPM). He holds academic degrees including Habilitation (1997), Dr. rer. nat. (1993), and Diploma (1991) from the University of Osnabrück. His research focuses on nonlinear optics, whispering gallery resonators, and photonic engineering. Key projects include optical parametric oscillation, frequency comb generation, and applications in terahertz spectroscopy.

Awards include OSA Fellow (2019) for work on lithium niobate and the Karl-Heinz-Beckurts-Award (2001) for optical wavelength filter development. He advises startups like Ondax Inc. and serves on advisory boards for solar physics and photonic engineering centers.

His lab develops advanced optical systems with emphasis on high-Q resonators, nonlinear effects, and industrial applications. Research spans materials science, sensor technology, and holography.