Kevin O'Keeffe

Dr. Kevin O'Keeffe is a Senior Lecturer in Physics at Swansea University's College of Science. He holds a PhD from the Technical University of Vienna (Austria), specializing in few-cycle laser pulse generation and atomic photoionization control. His postdoctoral research at the University of Oxford focused on developing high-intensity laser-driven short wavelength radiation sources. Since 2014, his research has centered on high-resolution imaging using compact coherent X-ray sources, with expertise in femtosecond lasers, adaptive optics, and X-ray microscopy.

Education & Professional Experience:

• PhD in Physics, Technical University of Vienna (Austria)
• Postdoctoral Research, University of Oxford
• Stipendiary Lecturer in Physics, St. Hilda’s College, Oxford (2010-2013)
• Joined Swansea University Physics Department in 2014

Research Interests: Development of advanced laser systems for ultrafast phenomena exploration, including high-harmonic generation, spatial/temporal coherence control, and applications in X-ray imaging. Current work emphasizes attosecond-scale dynamics and multi-dimensional interferometric techniques for molecular studies.

Key Projects:

• Adaptive spatial control of soft X-rays for coherent microscopy (2016-2018, £88,850 funding)

Teaching: Leads modules on modern laser systems (PH-308/PH-M08) and advanced physics research methods. Supervises PhD students in laser shaping and optomechanical sensing projects.