Andrea Trabattoni

Andrea Trabattoni is an Associate Professor of Physics at the Institute of Quantum Optics, Leibniz Universität Hannover, and a scientist at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science (CFEL), DESY, Hamburg. He leads a research group focused on time-resolved spectroscopy of photo-induced electron dynamics in nuclear transitions.

His academic journey includes a PhD in Experimental Physics from the Polytechnic of Milan and a Master's in Theoretical Physics from the University of Milan-Bicocca. He was an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at CFEL before becoming a team leader and later a Helmholtz Young Investigator.

Trabattoni's research lies at the forefront of ultrafast science, using attosecond technology to probe electron motion in atoms, molecules, and nanosystems. His work integrates advanced pump-probe schemes to achieve sub-femtosecond temporal resolution, enabling real-time observation of electron dynamics.

His scientific contributions have been supported by prestigious fellowships, most notably the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, reflecting international recognition of his research excellence.

• Alexander von Humboldt Fellow

He mentors early-career researchers and leads an active team at DESY and Leibniz Universität Hannover. His research is supported by institutional and Helmholtz funding, enabling cutting-edge experiments in ultrafast photoelectron science.

Trabattoni is affiliated with the Attosecond Science group at DESY and contributes to the CFEL-ATTO and Molecular and Ultrafast Science seminar series, fostering collaboration in ultrafast science.