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Eugene DemlerView profile

Professor

ETH ZurichSwitzerland

Eugene Demler is a Full Professor at the Department of Physics, ETH Zurich. Previously, he held academic positions at Harvard University from 1998 to 2021, including Assistant Professor (2001-2004), Associate Professor (unspecified dates), and Full Professor (2005-2021). His work bridges theoretical condensed matter physics, atomic and molecular physics, quantum optics, and quantum simulations. Education: MSc in Physics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (1993) Diploma work, Lebedev Physics Institute (1992-1993) PhD in Theoretical Physics, Stanford University (1998), supervised by S.C. Zhang Demler's research focuses on strongly correlated quantum systems, spintronics, quantum sensing, and photo-induced phase transitions. His recent publications explore topics such as quantum polarons, Josephson plasmons, magnon dynamics, and terahertz spectroscopy in superconductors. He has pioneered hybrid quantum-classical methods for electron-phonon systems and cavity-mediated quantum materials. His Google Scholar articles (2023-2025) span theoretical and experimental domains, with keywords including Quantum Physics , Condensed Matter Physics , and Quantum Optics . Subfields include Quantum Control , Superconductivity , Spin Waves , Quantum Sensing , Non-Equilibrium Dynamics , and Quantum Simulation . Scientific Awards: Hamburg Prize for Theoretical Physics (2021) Simons Investigator (2021) Moore Distinguished Scholar (2020) Hanna Visiting Scholar (2019) Highly Cited Researcher (2017-2020) Senior Fellow at ETH Zurich's Institute for Theoretical Studies (2015) Simons Fellowship (2015) Distinguished Scholar at Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (2015) Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher (2014) Siemens Research Award (2006) Johannes Gutenberg Lecture Award (2006) NSF Career Award (2002) Sloan Fellowship (2002) Demler teaches courses such as Statistical Physics and Strongly Correlated Systems in Atomic and Condensed Matter Physics . His work integrates theoretical modeling with experimental collaborations, particularly in quantum optics and condensed matter systems.

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Christoph BostedtView profile

Professor

Paul Scherrer InstituteSwitzerland

Christoph Bostedt holds dual appointments as a Professor of Physical Chemistry at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and as Head of the Laboratory for Synchrotron Radiation and Femtochemistry (LSF) at the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI). He leads strategic operations for the LSF, managing five research groups and overseeing four beamlines at the Swiss Light Source and the Alvra Endstation at SwissFEL. His research focuses on ultrafast x-ray science, including single-shot imaging, non-linear x-ray spectroscopy, and femtosecond pump-probe techniques. He collaborates globally on initiatives like the Athos project, aiming to advance ultrafast x-ray technologies. Bostedt has over 150 publications and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, recipient of the Röntgen Prize. Education: Ph.D. from the University of Hamburg with research at Lawrence Livermore and Berkeley National Laboratories. Prior roles include leadership at Argonne National Laboratory and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. Research Interests: Single-particle imaging and coherent diffraction X-ray free-electron laser applications Ultrafast dynamics in nanoparticles and molecular systems Non-linear x-ray spectroscopy Time-resolved x-ray pump-probe methods Awards: Fellow of the American Physical Society Röntgen Prize (University of Giessen) Labs & Projects: Spearheads the Athos beamline project at SwissFEL, developing the Maloja endstation for ultrafast x-ray studies. Oversees the Laboratory for Femtochemistry and collaborates on advanced imaging techniques for nanoscale science.

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Aldo MozzanicaView profile

Researcher

Paul Scherrer InstituteSwitzerland

Aldo Mozzanica is a Researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland, affiliated with the Laboratory for X-ray Nanoscience and Technologies. He holds a degree in Physics from Insubria University and a Ph.D. from the University of Milan, where his doctoral work focused on scintillating fiber vertex detectors for CERN's Antiproton Decelerator facility. At PSI, he leads detector development projects for synchrotron and free-electron laser applications. His research centers on advancing X-ray detector technology, including: Developing next-generation integrating pixel/strip detectors (JUNGFRAU, GOTTHARD) Improving frame rates, noise performance, and radiation hardness Exploring novel detector concepts for XFEL/synchrotron applications Enabling new experimental capabilities in structural biology and materials science Mozzanica's 135+ publications focus on X-ray detector innovation, with recent work emphasizing: Hybrid pixel detector optimization for 4th-generation light sources On-chip digitization and charge transport modeling High-speed data acquisition systems Applications in crystallography, spectroscopy, and phase-contrast imaging As principal developer of the JUNGFRAU detector, he oversees: ASIC design, testing, and characterization Readout electronics and firmware development Module production and supply chain management Commissioning at SwissFEL endstations

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David J. NorrisView profile

Professor

ETH ZurichSwitzerland

Prof. David J. Norris is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering and Director of the Optical Materials Engineering Laboratory. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Chicago (1990) and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from MIT (1995). His research focuses on engineering materials to achieve novel optical properties, particularly semiconductor nanocrystals (quantum dots) and plasmonic films. Notable awards include the Max Rössler Prize (2015) and ERC Advanced Grant (2014-2019). Research interests span nanoscale optical phenomena, including exciton dynamics in colloidal systems and plasmonic nanofocusing. He has pioneered studies on magic-sized semiconductor nanocrystals and developed methods for high-throughput characterization of atomically thin semiconductors. His work bridges nanotechnology and photonics, addressing applications in lasers, sensors, and energy systems. Awards also include the Credit Suisse Award for Best Teaching (2015) and fellowships from the American Physical Society and AAAS. He serves on editorial boards for ACS Photonics and Nano Letters , reflecting his leadership in nanophotonics and materials science. Grants include an ERC Advanced Grant supporting his exploration of optical materials. His lab’s innovations include template-stripping techniques for plasmonic devices and plasmon-enhanced catalysis. Past roles include Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Minnesota and an Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship at TU Munich (2006-2007).

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Jaime Ortega ArroyoView profile

Lecturer

ETH ZurichSwitzerland

Jaime Ortega Arroyo is a Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Professur für Nanophotonik. His research focuses on developing interdisciplinary methods combining optics, chemistry, microfluidics, and computer vision to address challenges in biological systems and nanoparticle characterization. Key projects include studying cellular secretion dynamics, real-time biological observations, chiral detection technologies, and optofluidic platforms for label-free sensing. His work emphasizes innovative optical microscopy techniques such as interferometric scattering and holographic imaging for high-throughput nanoparticle analysis. Recent contributions include advancements in 3D optofluidic control, molecular fingerprinting of nanoparticles, and thermal regulation of microfluidic systems. These efforts aim to bridge gaps in understanding complex biological processes and enable precise engineering solutions in nanotechnology. Active in publishing, his research spans optofluidic platforms, nanoparticle detection, and biomedical applications. He leads the Professur für Nanophotonik laboratory, fostering collaborations in optical instrumentation and biological systems analysis. His expertise bridges mechanical engineering, photonics, and life sciences, positioning him at the forefront of interdisciplinary nanotechnology research.

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Cécile HébertView profile

Associate Professor

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland

Cécile Hébert is an Associate Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) , affiliated with multiple departments including the Laboratory of Electron Spectrometry and Microscopy (LSME) , SB-SPH-ENS , EDMX-ENS , and IMX-GE . She leads the Center for Electron Microscopy and contributes to projects like CHIRALTEM . Born in France (1970), she earned her PhD in Physics from École Centrale Paris . Postdoctoral work at Vienna University of Technology . Her research focuses on Electron Microscopy , particularly Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS) , Magnetic Circular Dichroism (EMCD) , and 3D imaging . She develops computational tools like JEMS and advances Life Sciences applications in electron microscopy. Recent publications emphasize nanoscale magnetic characterization , low-loss EELS , and STEM-Chathodoluminescence . Her work spans materials science , physics , and computational methods . She mentors PhD students and teaches courses in Mechanics , Thermodynamics , and Electron-Matter Interactions . She is also a member of the Section Directors' Conference (CDS) and directs SB-SPH-GE .

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Rolf ErniView profile

Professor

Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and TechnologySwitzerland

Dr. Rolf Erni is a leading expert in electron microscopy and materials science. Since 2009, he has served as Head of the Electron Microscopy Center at Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) and became a Titular Professor at the Department of Materials, ETH Zurich, in 2022. His research spans atomic-scale characterization techniques, including aberration-corrected TEM, low-voltage electron microscopy, in-situ imaging, and valence electron energy-loss spectroscopy. PhD in Materials Science from ETH Zurich (1999-2003) Postdoctoral work at UC Davis and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Former faculty at the University of Antwerp's EMAT Institute Rolf's research bridges fundamental physics of electron scattering with applied studies in nanostructured materials , functional oxides , and energy storage systems . His recent work focuses on operando liquid-phase TEM for battery interfaces, catalysis under reaction conditions, and AI-driven nanoparticle analysis. He has taught advanced microscopy courses at ETH Zurich since 2013, including High Resolution TEM and Diffraction Physics . Rolf actively contributes to scientific governance through memberships in the Scientific Committee of the Fondation pour la recherche en biologie et médecine , COST Action committees, and review panels for international facilities like ePSIC and KNMF. His methodological innovations include correlative microscopy techniques and multislice simulation models that enhance atomic-scale analysis precision.

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Julian TachellaView profile

Researcher

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland

Dr. Julian Tachella is a CNRS Research Scientist at the Sisyph Laboratory of École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, with co-founder/CSO roles at Blur Labs. His career spans signal processing, machine learning, and computational imaging, focusing on inverse problems and self-supervised learning. Affiliation: CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research), Sisyph Laboratory, École Normale Supérieure de Lyon Co-founder & CSO: Blur Labs (AI/Imaging startup) Research Interests: At the intersection of signal processing and deep learning , his work addresses imaging inverse problems through self-supervised methodologies (e.g., UNSURE, Generalized R2R) that eliminate ground-truth requirements. Key contributions include equivariant imaging frameworks for stability, spline sketches for photon-counting lidar compression, and uncertainty quantification techniques with equivariant bootstrapping. Recent Trends: 2025 publications emphasize lightweight architectures for multi-domain reconstruction (CT, super-resolution) and noise-agnostic SURE methods. 2024 works focus on audio declipping , compressed lidar , and nonlinear algorithm unrolling with applications in autonomous vehicles and medical imaging. Scientific Awards: Best Student Paper Award at ICASSP’22 Collaborations & Leadership: He leads the DeepInverse open-source project and develops algorithms for real-time 3D lidar reconstruction. His team includes researchers from University of Edinburgh and Grenoble INP, with applications in automotive lidar and underwater imaging.

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Florencia MalamudView profile

Researcher

Paul Scherrer InstituteSwitzerland

Florencia Malamud is a Researcher and Instrument Scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), leading the POLDI instrument in the Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging. Her work focuses on advanced neutron-based techniques for material characterization, including Bragg edge imaging, diffraction contrast imaging, and texture analysis. She specializes in studying crystallographic structures, phase transformations, and mechanical behaviors in materials such as high-Mn steels, superalloys, and superconductors. Her research integrates experimental methods like neutron diffraction and tomography to investigate industrial materials (e.g., additive manufacturing components) and historical artifacts (e.g., Napoleonic-era copper bolts). Key areas include optimizing material properties through composition and processing, and understanding deformation mechanisms in metallic materials. Malamud’s publications span materials science, metallurgy, and neutron scattering applications. She collaborates on projects involving nuclear-grade materials, aerospace alloys, and archaeological metallurgy. Her work emphasizes bridging fundamental physics with applied engineering challenges. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Her advising and grants are not detailed in the provided texts. She is affiliated with PSI’s neutron scattering laboratory and contributes to instrumentation development for advanced materials research.

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Steve Joël GaudezView profile

Researcher

Paul Scherrer InstituteSwitzerland

Dr. Steve Joël Gaudez is a Researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland, affiliated with the Center for Photon Science and Laboratory for Condensed Matter. His work focuses on experimental and numerical analysis of microstructural evolution in metallic alloys under thermal and additive manufacturing processes. His academic background includes: PhD from Université de Lorraine (Microstructures et contraintes group, Institut Jean Lamour) investigating microstructural evolution during tempering of martensite/nanobainite via synchrotron/TEM and numerical modeling Postdoctoral research at École polytechnique's Laboratoire de mécanique des solides studying phase transformations in alloys during additive manufacturing Dr. Gaudez specializes in advanced materials characterization techniques, particularly in situ high-energy synchrotron diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. His research bridges fundamental metallurgy with industrial applications in steel processing and metal additive manufacturing, examining dislocation dynamics, precipitation kinetics, and phase transformation mechanisms at microstructural scales. Current projects emphasize real-time observation of microstructure evolution during 3D printing processes. His recent publications demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory centered on additive manufacturing metallurgy and phase transformation kinetics in steels. The 2023 Additive Manufacturing paper reveals dislocation evolution during 3D printing using reciprocal space mapping, while the 2022 Materials Characterization study details martensite/nanobainite transformations via synchrotron diffraction. Both works exemplify his integrated approach combining experimental synchrotron methods with computational modeling. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Information regarding student advising or research grants was not provided in the available text. As part of PSI's Laboratory for Condensed Matter, Dr. Gaudez collaborates within an international team utilizing the institute's synchrotron facilities for advanced materials research, contributing to Switzerland's national research infrastructure in photon science.

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Kirsten Andrea SchnorrView profile

Researcher

Paul Scherrer InstituteSwitzerland

Kirsten Andrea Schnorr is a Researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland, working within the Center for Photon Science and Laboratory for Femtochemistry. She joined the SwissFEL team in 2018 to develop the Maloja endstation for atomic, molecular, and non-linear physics, leading its design, construction, and operational commissioning for cutting-edge XUV/X-ray experiments. Her educational background includes: PhD in Physics (2014), Ruprecht Karl University Heidelberg, completed at the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics under PD Dr. Robert Moshammer; thesis focused on XUV pump-probe experiments of electron rearrangement and interatomic Coulombic decay in diatomic molecules. Schnorr's research centers on photo-induced ultrafast relaxation mechanisms in atoms, molecules, and nanoparticles using time-resolved techniques at Free-Electron Lasers and High Harmonic Generation sources. She pioneers multi-color pump-probe schemes with ultrashort X-ray pulses to steer non-local decay processes like Interatomic Coulombic Decay and Electron Mediated Decay, enabling real-time observation of electron dynamics and proton transfer in molecular systems. Her publication trends (2025-2020) reveal dual expertise in fundamental molecular dynamics and instrumental innovation. Key themes include proton transfer in water dimers (Science Advances 2023), Coulomb explosion in iodinated compounds (2025), and engineering breakthroughs like compact gas attenuators (2023) and polarization control systems (2024), frequently published in Physical Review Letters, Nature Communications, and Journal of Synchrotron Radiation. Scientific awards: Peter Paul Ewald Fellowship from the Volkswagen Foundation (2015), supporting her research on non-linear relaxation processes at UC Berkeley's Physical Chemistry Department under Prof. Stephen Leone. No formal advisees or student supervision are documented. The Volkswagen Foundation fellowship served as her primary grant, funding postdoctoral work on real-time relaxation studies; no additional grants are specified. Her instrumental leadership at SwissFEL suggests mentorship of junior scientists, though no individual students are named. Schnorr directs the Maloja instrument at SwissFEL while contributing to the ATHOS beamline development. She collaborates extensively with PSI's detector teams (e.g., JUNGFRAU advancements) and international groups like UC Berkeley's Physical Chemistry Department, driving initiatives in ultrafast beamline technology and molecular dynamics experiments.

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Benedikt RösnerView profile

Researcher

Paul Scherrer InstituteSwitzerland

Benedikt Rösner is a researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in the Laboratory for Non-linear Optics under the Center for Photon Science. He specializes in X-ray optics, orbital angular momentum (OAM) of light, and nanofabrication techniques for advanced microscopy. Education : PhD in Physical Chemistry from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg). Rösner's research focuses on developing diffractive X-ray optics for high-resolution imaging, achieving a world-record 7 nm spatial resolution in soft X-ray microscopy. His work explores light-matter interactions with OAM beams, demonstrating novel phenomena like helical dichroism and magnetic helicoidal dichroism . He also investigates ultrafast processes via X-ray transient grating spectroscopy and time-streaking experiments at free-electron lasers. Key trends in his publications include advancements in X-ray microscopy resolution, OAM-based spectroscopies, and magnetic dynamics studies using femtosecond pulses. Collaborations span institutions like CNRS, University Pierre and Marie Curie, and FERMI free electron laser. His technical contributions involve designing optical elements for beamline upgrades in the SLS 2.0 project.

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Ulrich LorenzView profile

Researcher

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland

Ulrich Lorenz is a Scientist at the Laboratory of Molecular Nanodynamics (LND) within the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC) at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He also holds a position at the Swiss Center for Gerontology and Geriatrics (SCGC-ENS). His research focuses on developing advanced cryo-electron microscopy techniques to study the fundamental properties of water and protein dynamics. Lorenz's research interests center on time-resolved cryo-electron microscopy , where he has pioneered methods using laser flash melting to study water in the so-called "no man's land" temperature range. His work addresses critical challenges in cryo-EM including preferred orientation of proteins, vitrification processes, and the fundamental thermodynamics of supercooled water. He has developed techniques using shaped microsecond laser pulses to precisely control heating and cooling rates, enabling unprecedented observations of water's structural transitions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on measuring critical cooling/heating rates for water vitrification overcoming technical limitations in cryo-EM sample preparation studying protein dynamics at microsecond timescales investigating isotopic effects in water structure His work bridges physics, chemistry, and structural biology, with applications spanning from fundamental water science to practical improvements in cryo-EM methodology. Lorenz actively supervises PhD students and has mentored several researchers to completion, including Krüger Constantin Richard, Mowry Nathan Junior, and Harder Oliver Florian. His research is supported by funding agencies including the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and Horizon 2020. At his Laboratory of Molecular Nanodynamics, he leads a team developing innovative approaches to capture transient molecular states using time-resolved electron microscopy techniques.

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Steven JohnsonView profile

Professor

Paul Scherrer InstituteSwitzerland

Steven Johnson is a Full Professor of Physics at ETH Zurich and heads the Institute for Quantum Electronics. He holds a joint appointment at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), leading the experimental laser group at the SwissFEL x-ray free-electron laser. He earned a BSc in Mathematics and Physics from Harvey Mudd College (1997) and a PhD in Physics from UC Berkeley (2002). His research focuses on atomic-scale dynamics in materials, leveraging light-matter interactions, ultrafast laser techniques, and x-ray methods to study condensed matter systems. He has pioneered work on coherent vibrational excitations, THz-driven spin dynamics, and structural phase transitions. Johnson’s contributions include advancing femtosecond x-ray diffraction and developing novel experimental tools for probing material behavior at ultrafast timescales. Education: BSc (Harvey Mudd College, 1997), PhD (UC Berkeley, 2002) Affiliations: ETH Zurich (since 2020), PSI (since 2003), SwissFEL collaboration Roles: Head of PSI’s Pump Laser Group, Member of ETH Zurich’s Physics Department Strategy Commission His honors include the Advanced Light Source Doctoral Fellowship (2001) and NSF Graduate Fellowship (1997). He collaborates internationally with institutions like SLAC and Vanderbilt University, focusing on multiferroics and ultrafast magnetism. His group’s work integrates laser systems at SwissFEL to enable cutting-edge pump-probe experiments across biology, chemistry, and physics.

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Jonathan WhiteView profile

Researcher

Paul Scherrer InstituteSwitzerland

Dr. Jonathan White is a Group Leader and Senior Scientist at the Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging at the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI), Switzerland. He leads the Solid State Structures group and is responsible for the SANS-I instrument at SINQ. His research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, particularly using neutron scattering to study magnetic materials, topological phases, and superconductivity. Education: Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics from the University of Birmingham (UK), with postdoctoral fellowships at EPFL and PSI. He has held roles including Tenure-Track Scientist and Senior Scientist at PSI since 2011. His expertise includes neutron diffraction, vortex lattice studies, and advanced instrumentation. Research Interests: Topological magnetism, skyrmion dynamics, multiferroic materials, and the interplay between magnetism and superconductivity. His work explores novel magnetic phases in non-centrosymmetric lattices and challenges in neutron experiments with small samples or extreme conditions. Grants: PI/co-PI on projects like the SNSF-funded 'Discovery of new quantum effects in topological materials' (2025) and a Sinergia grant exploring skyrmion-hosting materials (2017–2022). Projects include developing high-field magnets for neutron experiments and exploring magnetoelectric coupling in new materials. Labs/Teams: Active in PSI’s neutron scattering facilities and collaborates with global researchers, including EPFL, University of Tokyo, and University of Notre Dame. His work bridges theoretical predictions with experimental validation, advancing understanding of emergent phenomena in quantum materials.

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