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Dr. Hans-Joachim Grafe is a group leader at the Institute for Solid State Research within the Leibniz Institute for Solid State- and Materials Research (IFW Dresden) in Germany. His research focuses on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) studies of quantum materials, particularly investigating high temperature superconductors and quantum magnets. Dr. Grafe completed his diploma thesis at TU Braunschweig on NMR measurements of Sr 14 Cu 24 O 41 under the guidance of Hans-Henning Klauß. He then pursued his PhD at IFW Dresden and TU Dresden, working with Bernd Büchner and Nicholas Curro at Los Alamos National Laboratory on NMR studies of rare earth co-doped lanthanum cuprates. His research interests span Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, high temperature superconductivity, quantum magnetism, and the development of novel NMR instrumentation. Dr. Grafe has made significant contributions to understanding the electronic and magnetic properties of unconventional superconductors using NMR techniques. Recently, he has been involved in developing self-assembled rolled-up microcoils for NMR on nanoliter-sized samples, expanding the capabilities of NMR spectroscopy for studying minute quantities of materials. Analysis of Dr. Grafe's recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a strong focus on applying NMR techniques to investigate quantum magnetic systems, high-temperature superconductors, and novel instrumentation development. His work spans condensed matter physics, materials science, and NMR methodology, with particular emphasis on frustrated magnets, iron-based superconductors, and innovative approaches to enhance NMR sensitivity for nanoscale applications. Dr. Grafe has presented his research at numerous international conferences and seminars, including the Mitteldeutsches Resonanztreffen, Analytica, and various university seminars across Europe. His invited talks often focus on NMR applications in quantum materials and recent advances in NMR instrumentation.

• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
• High Temperature Superconductivity
• Quantum Magnetism
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Yuyang Wang is a researcher at the Institute of Optics and Quantum Electronics within Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany. Their work is affiliated with the Helmholtz Institute Jena and involves experimental facilities such as the POLARIS Laser and ESR Storage Ring. They contribute to interdisciplinary research in advanced photon science, focusing on relativistic and quantum phenomena. Research Areas: Relativistic Laser Physics, Quantum Field Theory, Atomic Physics with X-rays, Soft X-ray Spectroscopy, High Photon Flux Sources (EUV to mid-IR). Contact: Email yuyang.wang@uni-jena.de | Room 208 | Phone +49 3641 947-904.

• Relativistic Laser Plasma Theory
• Quantum Field Theory at highest intensities
• Relativistic quantum dynamics of ions and beams
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Dr. Alexandre Gumberidze serves as a researcher at the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research in Darmstadt, Germany, affiliated with the Atomic Physics Group under the Helmholtz Institute Jena—a collaborative entity involving GSI, Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU Jena), DESY, HZDR, and FAIR. His work centers on cutting-edge experimental physics utilizing advanced accelerator and laser facilities. His research spans atomic physics with highly charged ions and X-rays, emphasizing high-purity X-ray polarimetry, quantum logic spectroscopy of heavy ions, and relativistic quantum dynamics. This involves probing strong-field interactions through specialized instrumentation like the ESR Storage Ring and high-intensity laser systems (POLARIS, JETI40, JETI200), contributing to fundamental understanding of ion-beam physics and photon-matter interactions at extreme conditions. The Atomic Physics Group operates within GSI's experimental ecosystem, leveraging facilities including HITRAP, CRYRING@ESR, and soft X-ray spectroscopy setups. Dr. Gumberidze's technical environment integrates accelerator physics with quantum measurement techniques, supporting the institute's mission in advanced photon science through collaborations across the European XFEL network.

• Atomic Physics
• Highly Charged Ions
• X-ray Spectroscopy
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Marc Scheffler is a Research Fellow at the 1. Physikalisches Institut, part of the University of Stuttgart's Faculty 08. His research focuses on advanced materials science and condensed matter physics, with a strong emphasis on superconductivity, quantum materials, and microwave spectroscopy. He leads experimental studies on superconducting thin films, resonator technologies, and magnetic phenomena in novel materials. Key research areas include exploring superconducting transition mechanisms in granular aluminum systems, optimizing superconducting resonators for low-temperature applications, and investigating quantum spin liquids and skyrmion dynamics. Scheffler’s work bridges fundamental physics with applied technologies, such as designing coplanar waveguides and stripline resonators for high-precision measurements. His interdisciplinary projects also extend to art-science collaborations, exemplified by exhibitions integrating physics concepts with campus architecture. Prominent experimental techniques include broadband electron spin resonance (ESR), terahertz conductivity measurements, and Corbino geometry spectroscopy. His contributions have advanced understanding of electron dynamics in heavy-fermion systems, superconducting energy scales, and phase coherence in disordered materials. Scheffler’s publications span over two decades, with recent breakthroughs in tuning superconducting domes and characterizing magnetic ground states in quantum materials. Though no formal academic awards are listed, his extensive publication record and institutional role highlight his expertise in low-temperature physics and materials characterization. Collaborations involve fabricating novel devices, such as patterned superconducting films and hybrid systems combining nanowires with superconducting resonators. His teaching contributions are integral to the institute’s educational programs, though specific courses are not detailed.

• Superconductivity
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Microwave Spectroscopy
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Mathis Nolte is affiliated with the Institute of Optics and Quantum Electronics at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena. He is part of a research team engaged in advanced photon science, particularly focusing on relativistic laser physics and quantum field theory at extreme intensities. His work intersects with experimental facilities like the POLARIS Laser and CRYRING@ESR storage ring. Research interests include high-intensity laser interactions, quantum logic spectroscopy, and soft X-ray spectroscopy. Collaborates with partner institutions such as GSI, DESY, and HZDR. Contact: mathis.nolte@uni-jena.de .

• High Intensity Laser Physics
• Quantum Field Theory
• Atomic Physics with Highly Charged Ions
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Supriya Rajhans is a Researcher at DESY (Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron) in Hamburg, Germany, affiliated with the Helmholtz Institute Jena—a collaborative venture between GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), and Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Her work integrates DESY's accelerator expertise with HIJ's mission to pioneer photon science through advanced laser and particle facilities. Her research spans high-intensity laser-matter interactions, quantum electrodynamics in extreme fields, and precision spectroscopy of highly charged ions. Key focus areas include relativistic plasma dynamics, EUV-to-mid-IR photon sources, and quantum logic techniques for studying fundamental atomic processes, leveraging HIJ's POLARIS, JETI40, and JETI200 laser systems alongside GSI's ESR storage ring infrastructure. As part of HIJ's scientific network, she contributes to third-party funded projects and the Research School of Advanced Photon Science, which offers thesis opportunities and academic collaborations with FSU Jena. The institute's experimental ecosystem—encompassing soft X-ray microscopy, high-purity polarimetry, and strong-field ionic targets—provides the foundation for her investigations into matter under extreme conditions.

• Laser Plasma Physics
• Quantum Field Theory
• Atomic Physics
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Prof. Dr. Klaus Lips is a Professor at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie (HZB), leading the Energy Materials In-Situ Laboratory Berlin (EMIL) and the Joint Berlin EPR Laboratory (BeJEL) . His research focuses on characterizing fundamental loss mechanisms in solar cells, electronic properties of semiconductors, and photon upconversion for third-generation photovoltaics. He holds a doctorate from Philipps-Universität Marburg (1994) and has held roles such as Deputy Director of the Institute for Silicon Photovoltaics at HZB. His work integrates advanced techniques like EPR, THz-EPR, and synchrotron-based methods. Education: Bachelor's/Master's in Physics, Leiden University (Netherlands) and Philipps-Universität Marburg (Germany) PhD in Physics (1994), Philipps-Universität Marburg Research Interests: Defect characterization in solar cell materials Photon upconversion for thin-film silicon solar cells Development of in-situ characterization facilities like EMIL Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) applications Awards: Recipient of the Geiger Award (1995) for his doctoral research on spin-dependent transport in amorphous silicon. Labs & Projects: Head of EMIL (operational since 2015), a unique X-ray beamline facility at BESSY II BeJEL collaboration with Freie Universität Berlin for EPR studies

• Photovoltaics
• Semiconductor Physics
• Energy Materials
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Prof. Dr. K.-D. Becker is a Professor at the Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry within the Faculty of Life Sciences at the Technical University of Braunschweig. His research group (AG Becker) is located at Rebenring 56 (BRICS), Room 014, 38106 Braunschweig, with contact information including phone: 0531/391-5341 and ORCID: 0000-0003-2985-0124. His research spans multiple spectroscopic and analytical techniques: γ-spectroscopy Electrical conductivity and impedance spectroscopy Electron spin resonance spectroscopy (ESR) Luminescence Mechanochemistry Mössbauer spectroscopy Optical spectroscopy PAC spectroscopy X-ray diffraction The research focuses on materials characterization, particularly for oxides, silicates, and other inorganic compounds. His group comprises numerous researchers working across these diverse fields of physical chemistry and materials science, with special attention to properties of nanocrystalline solids, defect chemistry, and high-temperature behavior of materials. Prof. Becker's research group collaborates extensively across disciplines, with team members investigating applications ranging from battery materials to ceramic systems. The group appears to be part of the BRICS (Braunschweig Integrated Center of Systems Biology) research infrastructure at the university.

• Physical Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Spectroscopy
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Dr. Kirill Povarov is a researcher at the Helmholtz Center Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) within the Dresden High Magnetic Field Laboratory . His work focuses on quantum magnetism in low-dimensional systems, particularly exploring spin excitations, quantum phase transitions, and dielectric phenomena in materials such as spin ladders, triangular antiferromagnets, and multiferroics. Povarov's research integrates experimental techniques like inelastic neutron scattering, electron spin resonance (ESR), and dielectric measurements to study magnetic ordering, criticality, and emergent phases under varying conditions (e.g., magnetic fields, pressure, and temperature). Key topics include: Quantum Criticality : Investigating quantum critical points and scaling behavior in spin systems like DTN and Cs₂CuCl₄. Dielectric Effects : Linking dielectric relaxation to magnon dynamics and quantum fluctuations in multiferroic materials. Magnetic Phase Diagrams : Mapping field- and pressure-induced phases in frustrated magnets, including spin-nematic states and spin-supersolids. Low-Dimensional Systems : Studying spin chains, ladders, and triangular lattices to uncover fractional excitations and confinement mechanisms. Povarov's recent work emphasizes the interplay between magnetic order and dielectric response, as seen in publications on quantum critical magnons and dielectric relaxation in Rb₂Cu₂Mo₃O₁₂. His experimental approaches combine high-field magnetometry, neutron spectroscopy, and advanced computational modeling to address fundamental questions in condensed matter physics. His research also addresses disorder effects in quantum spin systems, using bond-disordered models to study how impurities influence criticality and spin dynamics. Collaborations involve international teams and facilities such as neutron scattering beamlines and high-magnetic-field labs.

• Quantum Magnetism
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Spin Dynamics
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Prof. Dr. Ingo Hofmann is a Professor and member of the Scientific Council at the Helmholtz Institute Jena, a joint venture between GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH and Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Based at GSI in Darmstadt, Germany, he maintains an active research profile with office contact details including Room C26.2.001 and telephone +49 6159 71-2409. His research spans critical domains of modern physics: Atomic interactions with highly charged ions and X-rays Relativistic laser-plasma theory and quantum dynamics Strong-field physics in high-intensity laser regimes Advanced X-ray spectroscopy and polarimetry Quantum logic applications for heavy ions Photon source development from EUV to mid-IR The Helmholtz Institute Jena operates cutting-edge facilities including POLARIS, JETI40, and JETI200 lasers alongside the HITRAP and CRYRING@ESR storage rings. These enable pioneering work in relativistic quantum dynamics and photon science, with Prof. Hofmann contributing to the institute's leadership in high-energy density physics research through collaborations with DESY, HZDR, FAIR, and XFEL.

• Atomic Physics
• Laser Physics
• Plasma Physics
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Dominik Hollatz is affiliated with the Helmholtz-Institut Jena at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, focusing on advanced photon science and relativistic quantum dynamics. His research spans high-intensity laser physics, X-ray spectroscopy, and quantum field theory at extreme intensities. Contact: dominik.hollatz@uni-jena.de , Phone: +49 3641 947-626, Office: Room 203, Fröbelstieg 3, 07743 Jena, Germany. His work aligns with experimental facilities like POLARIS Laser and CRYRING@ESR, emphasizing strong-field interactions with ionic targets and high-purity X-ray polarimetry.

• Quantum Field Theory
• High Intensity Laser Physics
• Atomic Physics with Highly Charged Ions
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Matthew Schwab is a researcher at the Helmholtz-Institut Jena, affiliated with Friedrich Schiller University Jena. His work focuses on advanced photon science, including relativistic laser plasma interactions, quantum field theory at extreme intensities, and high-intensity laser physics. He is involved in experimental facilities such as the POLARIS Laser and CRYRING@ESR, with a strong emphasis on X-ray science and relativistic quantum dynamics. Contact: matthew.schwab@uni-jena.de , Phone: +49 3641 947-287, Room: 302, Fröbelstieg 3, 07743 Jena, Germany. Research Interests Relativistic Laser Plasma Theory Quantum Field Theory at highest intensities High Intensity Laser Physics X-Ray Science Relativistic quantum dynamics of ions and beams Soft X-ray spectroscopy and microscopy

• Relativistic Laser Plasma Theory
• Quantum Field Theory at highest intensities
• Relativistic quantum dynamics of ions and beams
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Dmytro Kamenskyi is a Researcher at the Institute of Physics within the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Materials Engineering at the University of Augsburg. His work focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, particularly advanced spectroscopy techniques under extreme conditions. Research Interests: Terahertz spectroscopy of quantum materials and spin systems High-magnetic-field phenomena in magnetic and multiferroic compounds Spin dynamics and excitations in frustrated magnets and topological insulators Magnetoelectric coupling and lattice-charge interactions His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on terahertz-range investigations of spin excitations, lattice dynamics, and magnetoelectric effects in materials like molybdates, germanium alloys, and topological insulators. Much of this work involves innovative spectroscopy techniques at high magnetic fields and cryogenic temperatures. As a member of the Experimental Physics V group, he collaborates with Professors István Kézsmárki, Felix Büttner, and Alois Loidl on projects involving topologically protected surfaces and advanced functional materials.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Terahertz Spectroscopy
• Magnetic Materials
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Dr. Michael Baenitz is a Group Leader in the Physics of Quantum Materials department at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids (MPI CPfS) in Dresden, Germany. He leads the Magnetic Resonance and Optical Spectroscopy research group alongside Dr. Jörg Sichelschmidt. His research focuses on investigating spin dynamics and electronic properties of quantum materials using advanced spectroscopic techniques. His group specializes in: Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and electron spin resonance spectroscopies Studies of quantum criticality in correlated electron systems Investigation of spin orbit entangled quantum magnets and metals Research on topological materials including Dirac and Weyl semimetals Dr. Baenitz's experimental work spans a wide range of temperatures (2-300K, ESR up to 1000K) and magnetic fields up to 14 T. His group has recently established NMR under pressure (up to 2 GPa) and collaborates with other institutions for ultra-low temperature measurements and high magnetic field experiments. His group is currently supervising several PhD projects including research on non-oxy delafossites, pressure-tuning of topological materials, and exploring bulk Dirac- and Weyl-fermion magnetism. Dr. Baenitz has been with the Max Planck Institute since 1998, after completing his doctoral degree at the Free University of Berlin in 1995.

• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
• Electron Spin Resonance
• Quantum Magnetism
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Fabian Kiessling is a Professor and Head of the Institute of Experimental Molecular Imaging at RWTH Aachen University. He leads research in diagnostic probe development and imaging tools for disease-specific therapy monitoring. His work bridges molecular imaging, nanomedicine, and clinical translation. Kiessling holds a medical degree from Heidelberg University and completed residency and habilitation in Radiology at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). Affiliations: Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University Professional Roles: Editor for Radiology , Molecular Imaging and Biology , and others Societies: Founding member of ESMOFIR, ESMI board member, former chair of ESR Molecular Imaging subcommittee Research focuses on nanomedicine, theranostics, and ultrasound-based therapies. Over 400 publications, including book chapters and edited volumes, highlight his contributions to molecular imaging and nanotechnology. Awards include the Emil Salzer Prize and World Molecular Imaging Society Fellowship. His labs develop imaging-guided therapies and investigate nanoparticle delivery mechanisms. Collaborations span academia and industry, such as founding invivoContrast GmbH for clinical translation of contrast agents.

• Molecular Imaging
• Nanomedicine
• Theranostics
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