معرفی
Dr. Jochen Ballof is a Staff Scientist in the Superheavy Element Chemistry department at GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH, Germany. Previously, he worked as a Research Associate at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) and as a Senior Fellow at CERN-ISOLDE. His academic background includes a PhD in Nuclear Chemistry from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and a Dipl.-Chem. in Chemistry from the same institution.
- Education:
- PhD in Nuclear Chemistry (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, 2022)
- Diploma in Chemistry (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, 2014)
Ballof's research focuses on nuclear chemistry, superheavy element production, and innovative ion source development. He specializes in radioactive molecular beams, gas-phase chemistry of transactinides, and experimental techniques for fundamental symmetry studies. His work bridges nuclear physics and chemical separation methods through projects like EDM3 and TASCA.
Recent publications highlight his contributions to superheavy element discovery (2025), radioactive molecule production (2024), and ion source optimization (2023). His expertise spans computational modeling of ion transfer, experimental target design, and cryogenic spectroscopy of unstable isotopes.
Presentations:
- Invited Talk: 14th International Conference on Stopping and Manipulation of Ions (2023)
- Contributed Talk: Fundamental Symmetries at FRIB Workshop (2022)
- Poster: ISOLDE Workshop and Users Meeting (2022)
- Contributed Talk: 19th International Conference on Electromagnetic Isotope Separators (2022)
- Contributed Talk: 19th International Conference on Ion Sources (2021)
Dr. Ballof mentors students Katharina Hermainski and Felix Sprunk in PhD and Master’s research. His collaborations with institutions like CERN-ISOLDE, FRIB, and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz drive advancements in nuclear chemistry and rare isotope studies.
