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Eduard Feldbach is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Tartu since January 1, 2021. He has been affiliated with the Institute of Physics since February 13, 1978, progressing through various positions from engineer to senior researcher before becoming an associate professor. He has also held visiting positions at Universite Paris Nord as a visiting professor (October 2021) and as a visiting researcher at LSPM CNRS (May-October 2016).
Dr. Feldbach graduated cum laude from the Department of Physics at the University of Tartu in 1975. He earned his Doctor's Degree in 1984 with a dissertation on 'VUV luminescence of free and bounded excitons in magnesium oxide' under the supervision of Tšeslav Luštšik and I.L. Kuusmann. His professional development includes research scholarships at Hamburg University through the German Research Foundation (1991) and the European Union's 'Go West' program (1993).
His research focuses on condensed matter physics, particularly luminescence spectroscopy of solids, cathodoluminescence, and radiation effects in crystalline materials. His work examines optical properties of various materials including spinels, oxides, and nitrides, with emphasis on defect structures, radiation damage, and luminescent properties. Recent work has explored UV-emitting materials, particularly rare-earth-free phosphors for potential applications in lighting and radiation detection.
Analysis of his recent publications (2021-2025) shows consistent focus on luminescence properties of materials under radiation, with particular attention to spinel structures, rare-earth-free phosphors, and radiation defect dynamics. His work bridges fundamental physics of electronic excitations with potential applications in radiation detection and UV-emitting materials.
- Soros Foundation grant (1993)
Dr. Feldbach has held significant administrative roles including Management Committee Member of the COST Action CA17126 'Towards understanding and modelling intense electronic excitation' since 2018, Estonian representative in the EUROfusion Consortium's Materials Workpackage (2014-2018), and leadership of the 'Luminescence spectroscopy of multifunctional oxides' project at HASYLAB synchrotron radiation laboratory (2009-2011). He is a member of the Estonian Physical Society and has contributed to international research collaborations across Europe.
His research activities involve working with synchrotron radiation facilities, electron beam excitation systems, and various spectroscopic techniques for studying radiation effects in solids. His work connects with international networks through COST actions and EUROfusion Consortium collaborations.