Randolf Pohl

Professor Randolf Pohl is affiliated with the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) under the Cluster of Excellence PRISMA since 2016. His research focuses on experimental atomic physics, precision spectroscopy, and fundamental physical constants.

• 2016: Professor for Experimental Atomic Physics, PRISMA, JGU
• 2011–2016: ERC Research Group Leader, Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics
• 2005–2010: Postdoctoral Researcher, Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics
• 1997–2001: PhD at ETH Zurich and Paul-Scherrer-Institute

His groundbreaking work on muonic atoms has led to discoveries like the proton radius puzzle, challenging Standard Model predictions. He employs laser spectroscopy to study hydrogen, deuterium, and helium nuclei, aiming to refine fundamental constants like the Rydberg constant.

Scientific accolades include the ERC Starting Grant (2011), Gustav-Hertz Award (2012), Francis M. Pipkin Award (2013), and Fellow of the American Physical Society (2014).

Current projects at JGU involve muonic hydrogen spectroscopy, helium-3 studies, and hydrogen atomic clock development. His work bridges quantum electrodynamics, nuclear physics, and precision measurement.