Maximilian Beyer

Maximilian Beyer is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Science of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Quantum Metrology & Laser Applications department and LaserLaB - Physics of Light. He holds a PhD in Molecular Spectroscopy from ETH Zurich. His research focuses on precision measurements of molecular systems, particularly Rydberg states, quantum defect theory, and dissociation/ionization energies of molecules like H₂, HD, and H₂⁺. Beyer's work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through advancements in quantum metrology and fundamental physics.

Research Interests: Molecular spectroscopy, Rydberg states, quantum defect theory, laser applications, precision measurement techniques, and theoretical quantum chemistry.

Key Achievements: Recipient of the ERC Starting Grant (2023) for his groundbreaking research. His studies on weakly bound states in H₂⁺ and high-resolution spectroscopy of para-H₂⁺ have advanced understanding of molecular quantum dynamics. Beyer has supervised 1 PhD thesis and published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Physical Review A and Physical Review Letters.

Labs/Teams: Involved in collaborative projects at LaserLaB and the Quantum Metrology group, focusing on cutting-edge laser spectroscopy and molecular dynamics research.