Jonathan Bortfeldt

Dr. Jonathan Bortfeldt is a Scientific Staff Member with the rank of Akademischer Rat at the Faculty of Physics, LMU Munich, working within the Chair of Experimental Physics and Medical Physics under Prof. Dr. Katia Parodi. His research focuses on detector development for medical physics applications, particularly in proton therapy and imaging. Based at the Garching campus (Am Coulombwall 1), Dr. Bortfeldt contributes to advancing radiation detection technologies with applications in preclinical research and medical imaging.

Dr. Bortfeldt specializes in developing advanced particle detectors for medical applications, with particular expertise in Micromegas and PICOSEC technologies. His work focuses on high-precision timing applications (<25 ps resolution), proton/ion radiography and tomography, and beam monitoring systems for radiation therapy. He contributes to the SIRMIO project, developing small animal irradiation platforms that integrate PET imaging with proton beam delivery. His research bridges fundamental detector physics with practical medical applications, aiming to improve precision in radiation therapy through innovative imaging techniques.

Dr. Bortfeldt's recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate a consistent focus on advancing Micromegas detector technology for medical physics applications. His work shows progression from basic detector characterization to integrated systems for proton therapy. Key themes include achieving sub-25 ps timing resolution, developing compact detectors for small animal irradiation platforms, and creating multimodal imaging systems that combine PET with proton beam monitoring.

As an Akademischer Rat at LMU Munich, Dr. Bortfeldt likely supervises Master's and PhD students working on detector development projects. His extensive publication record indicates active research funding, with involvement in multiple projects like the SIRMIO irradiation platform. He collaborates with the RD51 Collaboration, an international effort focused on micro-pattern gaseous detectors, contributing to the development of instrumentation for medical physics applications.