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Jacob Seifert is a postdoctoral researcher in the Nanophotonics group at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science. He completed his Ph.D. in 2024 with a thesis titled "Differentiable Modeling for Computational Imaging." His research focuses on advanced metrology for logic semiconductor circuits through wavefront shaping, in collaboration with industrial partners, with the aim of developing highly precise nanoscale overlay (OVL) and alignment metrology techniques. He is based at the Leonard S. Ornstein Laboratory in Utrecht.
Dr. Seifert's research interests center on computational imaging techniques, particularly ptychography, which reconstructs high-resolution images from diffraction patterns. His work bridges theoretical optics, computational physics, and practical applications in semiconductor metrology. He has developed expertise in noise modeling, automatic differentiation for optimization, and machine learning integration to improve imaging results. His technical skills include programming in Python, C++, Mathematica, and Matlab, along with data visualization and computational modeling.
Analysis of Dr. Seifert's publication record reveals a strong progression from fundamental algorithm development to practical applications. His work demonstrates increasing sophistication in handling noise, optimizing illumination, and applying machine learning techniques to computational imaging problems. Recent publications show growing collaboration with industrial partners, highlighting the practical relevance of his research to semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Dr. Seifert has not been mentioned as receiving any specific scientific awards in the available information.
While no formal students are listed in the provided information, Dr. Seifert has collaborated extensively with researchers including Allard Mosk (his primary collaborator), Yiyi Shao, Sander Weerdenburg, and others in the Nanophotonics group. His research has been supported through academic-industrial partnerships focused on semiconductor metrology applications.
Dr. Seifert is part of the Nanophotonics research group at Utrecht University, which focuses on advanced optical techniques for imaging and measurement at the nanoscale. His work integrates computational methods with optical physics to solve challenging problems in semiconductor manufacturing and nanoscale characterization, particularly in the area of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) imaging which is critical for next-generation chip fabrication.
