Clara Saraceno

Professor Clara Saraceno is a Research Professor at Ruhr University Bochum's Faculty of Electrical Engineering, where she leads the PULS research group. Her work focuses on cutting-edge laser technology with applications spanning from fundamental physics to practical implementations in terahertz science.

Her research interests center on ultrafast laser physics and terahertz photonics, with particular expertise in high-power thin-disk laser systems, mid-IR sources, and terahertz generation techniques. Professor Saraceno's work bridges fundamental laser physics with practical applications, developing increasingly powerful laser systems capable of driving advanced terahertz sources.

Professor Saraceno maintains an exceptionally productive research program, with numerous publications each year in top optics and photonics journals. Her recent work (2024-2025) shows particular strength in high-repetition-rate terahertz generation, nonlinear pulse compression techniques, and advancing the performance boundaries of mid-IR laser systems operating around 2 µm.

She actively contributes to the scientific community through conference participation and leadership in her field, with regular presentations at major international venues including CLEO, IRMMW-THz, and Ultrafast Optics conferences.

Professor Saraceno teaches courses in Ultrafast Laser Physics and Technology (winter semester), Mid-IR and Terahertz Photonics (summer semester), and the Laser Colloquium throughout the academic year, providing students with direct access to her expertise in advanced laser systems.

Her research group appears well-funded and productive, with consistent publication output demonstrating technical innovation in laser development and terahertz applications, positioning her as a significant contributor to advancing high-power ultrafast laser technology.