Jochen Küpper

Jochen Küpper is a Professor in the Department of Physics and by courtesy in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Hamburg, while also serving as a Lead Scientist at DESY and Group Leader at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science (CFEL). His work spans molecular physics, ultrafast dynamics, and advanced imaging techniques, with a focus on controlled molecule experiments and X-ray free-electron laser applications.

• Key Research Areas:
  • Laser-induced alignment/orientation of molecules
  • Single-particle diffractive imaging
  • Quantum dynamics in intense fields
  • Nanoparticle and biomolecule control

His recent publications highlight innovations in imaging methodologies (e.g., Timepix3 detectors, aerodynamic lens simulations), ultrafast molecular dynamics (e.g., fluorene ionization, water dimer ionization), and machine learning applications for quantum simulations. His group has pioneered techniques for conformer-specific chemical kinetics and atomic-resolution imaging of complex systems.

Scientific Awards:

• ERC Consolidator Grant (2013)
• Nernst-Haber-Bodenstein Prize (2009)
• Feodor-Lynen Fellowship (2001)
• Rao Prize (2000)
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2014)

Küpper’s academic service includes leadership roles in the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft and organizing conferences like MOLEC23 and QUTIF2018. His work bridges theoretical modeling, experimental physics, and interdisciplinary applications in structural biology and materials science.