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Prof. Dr. Malte Oppermann is a full Professor at the University of Basel , leading the Ultrafast Chiral Dynamics Laboratory within the Department of Chemistry. His group specializes in developing cutting-edge time-resolved spectroscopic techniques to probe molecular transformations on femtosecond to microsecond timescales, focusing on chirality and structural dynamics in complex systems. Research Focus: Ultrafast Chiral Spectroscopy : Using circularly polarized laser pulses to resolve structural changes in chiral systems. Molecular Motors & Protein Dynamics : Capturing conformational changes in synthetic motors and proteins in native environments. Photoactive Materials : Investigating light-energy conversion mechanisms in chiral photochemical systems. His research bridges physics and chemistry, employing state-of-the-art laser technology and collaborating internationally across synthesis, spectroscopy, and theory. Publications & Impact: Prof. Oppermann’s work (2011–2025) spans ultrafast spectroscopy , chiral dynamics , nanomaterials , and biomolecular photophysics . Key themes include spin-crossover dynamics, DNA photodamage, and plasmonic nanoparticles, with techniques like transient X-ray absorption and deep-UV circular dichroism. Team & Opportunities: The group actively recruits MSc/PhD students and postdocs in physics, chemistry, and materials science. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Prof. Oppermann directly.

• Ultrafast spectroscopy
• Chiral dynamics
• Molecular dynamics
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Elison Matioli is a Professor at the Institute of Electrical Engineering (STI) at EPFL and director of the POWERlab. He holds a B.Sc. in Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics from Ecole Polytechnique (France), a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of São Paulo (Brazil), and a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His postdoctoral research at MIT focused on electrical engineering and computer science. His research centers on advanced semiconductor devices, particularly GaN-based power electronics, microfluidic cooling systems, and nanotechnology innovations for high-power applications. Key areas include developing high-efficiency GaN transistors, optimizing power conversion systems, and exploring terahertz generation through nanoplasma switches. His work emphasizes integrating novel materials (e.g., diamond, LiNiO) and cooling solutions to enhance device performance and reliability. Publications highlight breakthroughs in GaN power devices, microfluidic integration for thermal management, and ultrafast switching technologies. His contributions span device physics, fabrication techniques, and energy-efficient systems, with applications in next-generation power electronics and renewable energy infrastructure.

• Power Electronics
• Semiconductor Devices
• Nanotechnology
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Mikaela Iacobelli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at ETH Zürich. During the 2024-25 academic year, she was a von Neumann Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Previously, she held faculty positions at Durham University and a research fellowship at the University of Cambridge. Her educational background includes: PhD in Mathematics from Sapienza University of Rome and École Polytechnique in Paris (2015) Master's degree from Sapienza University of Rome (2012) Bachelor's degree from Sapienza University of Rome (2009) Mikaela's research lies at the interface of analysis, kinetic theory, and statistical mechanics. She studies partial differential equations that model the collective behavior of many-particle systems, with a focus on Vlasov-type plasmas and gravitational dynamics. Her current projects range from quasineutral and singular-limit problems for Vlasov-type systems to quantization of measures, ultrafast diffusion, and gradient-flow structures that link microscopic particle models to macroscopic fluid descriptions. She makes extensive use of PDEs techniques, optimal transport, probability, calculus of variations, and Riemannian geometry in her work. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Vlasov-type equations, particularly examining quasineutral limits, stability properties, and connections to other physical systems like Euler equations and magnetohydrodynamics. She has made significant contributions to understanding Landau damping, quantization problems on manifolds, and the mathematical foundations of plasma physics. Her notable scientific awards include: SNSF Starting Grant (Swiss ERC) Challenges and Breakthroughs in the Mathematics of Plasmas (2025-2030) von Neumann Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (2024-2025) Invited speaker at the International Congress of Mathematical Physics (2021) CO-PI of the Germaine de Staël Funding Program for French-Swiss cooperation (2021-2023) L'Oréal prize for Women in Science (2015) Mikaela actively mentors postdocs, PhD, Master's, and Bachelor's students. Her current mentees include postdocs Dennis Chemnitz, Rishabh Gvalani, Stefano Rossi, and Simon Becker, as well as PhD students Thérèse Moerschell, Ata Deniz Aydin, and Antoine Gagnebin. She has served as PI for the Starting Research Grant from the University of Rome Sapienza and is currently the PI for the SNSF Starting Grant. She co-organizes several academic seminars including the Zurich Colloquium in Mathematics, the PDE and Mathematical Physics seminar at ETH Zürich and UZH, and the Analysis Seminar. She also serves on various committees including as Chair of the European Mathematical Society Committee for Women in Mathematics.

• Analysis
• Kinetic theory
• Statistical mechanics
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Eugene Demler is a Full Professor at the Department of Physics, ETH Zurich. Previously, he held academic positions at Harvard University from 1998 to 2021, including Assistant Professor (2001-2004), Associate Professor (unspecified dates), and Full Professor (2005-2021). His work bridges theoretical condensed matter physics, atomic and molecular physics, quantum optics, and quantum simulations. Education: MSc in Physics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (1993) Diploma work, Lebedev Physics Institute (1992-1993) PhD in Theoretical Physics, Stanford University (1998), supervised by S.C. Zhang Demler's research focuses on strongly correlated quantum systems, spintronics, quantum sensing, and photo-induced phase transitions. His recent publications explore topics such as quantum polarons, Josephson plasmons, magnon dynamics, and terahertz spectroscopy in superconductors. He has pioneered hybrid quantum-classical methods for electron-phonon systems and cavity-mediated quantum materials. His Google Scholar articles (2023-2025) span theoretical and experimental domains, with keywords including Quantum Physics , Condensed Matter Physics , and Quantum Optics . Subfields include Quantum Control , Superconductivity , Spin Waves , Quantum Sensing , Non-Equilibrium Dynamics , and Quantum Simulation . Scientific Awards: Hamburg Prize for Theoretical Physics (2021) Simons Investigator (2021) Moore Distinguished Scholar (2020) Hanna Visiting Scholar (2019) Highly Cited Researcher (2017-2020) Senior Fellow at ETH Zurich's Institute for Theoretical Studies (2015) Simons Fellowship (2015) Distinguished Scholar at Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (2015) Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher (2014) Siemens Research Award (2006) Johannes Gutenberg Lecture Award (2006) NSF Career Award (2002) Sloan Fellowship (2002) Demler teaches courses such as Statistical Physics and Strongly Correlated Systems in Atomic and Condensed Matter Physics . His work integrates theoretical modeling with experimental collaborations, particularly in quantum optics and condensed matter systems.

• Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
• Atomic and Molecular Physics
• Quantum Optics
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Romain Fleury is an Associate Professor at the Laboratory of Wave Engineering (LWE) , part of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) School of Engineering and Institute of Electrical and Micro Engineering (IEL) . He earned a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2015 under Andrea Alù, followed by a Marie-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship at ESPCI Paris-Tech and CNRS Langevin Institute (2016). His research explores wave physics and engineering , focusing on topological insulators , nonreciprocal wave propagation , and time-modulated metamaterials . He has co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Science , Nature , and Physical Review series, with recent work on topological acoustics , active metamaterials , and wave-based analog computing . Dr. Fleury received the Eccellenza Grant (2021) from the Swiss National Science Foundation and an ERC Starting Grant (2022) . He co-founded Minwave , a startup selling miniaturized microwave devices patented by his lab, which has garnered awards such as ESA-BIC CH , FIT , and Venture Kick . He has served as Technical Program Committee Chair for Eucap 2019 and on the Editorial Board of the New Journal of Physics . Recognized for teaching excellence with the STI Polysphere Award (2019) and IEL Best Teacher Award , he teaches courses including Electromagnetics , Antennas , and Advanced Photonics . His work bridges fundamental wave physics with applied technologies , emphasizing topological effects , nonlinear systems , and metamaterials . Collaborations span institutions such as ESPCI Paris , University of Texas at Austin , and University of Vienna , with applications in acoustic imaging , 5G antennas , and optical signal processing . His recent publications highlight ultrafast anti-lasing , reconfigurable metasurfaces , and disorder-assisted photonic crystals , reflecting a career dedicated to advancing wave engineering through topological and nonreciprocal designs .

• Wave Physics
• Acoustic Metamaterials
• Topological Insulators
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Nuri Yazdani is a Lecturer at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zürich, Switzerland. Based at the Institute for Electronics (Institut für Elektronik) in Zurich, Dr. Yazdani contributes to both teaching and research in advanced materials and nanotechnology. His work spans multiple interdisciplinary areas connecting physics, chemistry, and electrical engineering, with particular emphasis on nanocrystal-based materials and their applications in electronics and optoelectronics. Dr. Yazdani's research focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanomaterials, particularly semiconductor nanocrystals and quantum dots. His work explores the fundamental physical properties of these materials, including exciton-phonon interactions, structural ordering in multicomponent systems, and charge transport mechanisms in nanocrystal assemblies. He investigates how nanoscale phenomena affect macroscopic material properties, with applications ranging from catalysis to optoelectronic devices. His approach combines experimental techniques like small-angle X-ray scattering with theoretical modeling to understand structure-property relationships in nanomaterials. Analysis of Dr. Yazdani's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on perovskite and chalcogenide nanocrystals, with particular interest in how structural features like cation distribution, octahedral tilting, and surface chemistry affect optical and electronic properties. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications, spanning from quantum optics to energy conversion technologies. A recurring theme is the investigation of size-dependent phenomena and the role of phonons in determining material behavior at the nanoscale. Dr. Yazdani collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple institutions and disciplines, as evidenced by his authorship on numerous multi-investigator publications. His work appears in high-impact journals including Nature Communications, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and Nature Physics, reflecting the significance and interdisciplinary nature of his contributions to nanoscience and nanotechnology.

• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• Nanocrystals
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Christoph Bostedt holds dual appointments as a Professor of Physical Chemistry at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and as Head of the Laboratory for Synchrotron Radiation and Femtochemistry (LSF) at the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI). He leads strategic operations for the LSF, managing five research groups and overseeing four beamlines at the Swiss Light Source and the Alvra Endstation at SwissFEL. His research focuses on ultrafast x-ray science, including single-shot imaging, non-linear x-ray spectroscopy, and femtosecond pump-probe techniques. He collaborates globally on initiatives like the Athos project, aiming to advance ultrafast x-ray technologies. Bostedt has over 150 publications and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, recipient of the Röntgen Prize. Education: Ph.D. from the University of Hamburg with research at Lawrence Livermore and Berkeley National Laboratories. Prior roles include leadership at Argonne National Laboratory and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. Research Interests: Single-particle imaging and coherent diffraction X-ray free-electron laser applications Ultrafast dynamics in nanoparticles and molecular systems Non-linear x-ray spectroscopy Time-resolved x-ray pump-probe methods Awards: Fellow of the American Physical Society Röntgen Prize (University of Giessen) Labs & Projects: Spearheads the Athos beamline project at SwissFEL, developing the Maloja endstation for ultrafast x-ray studies. Oversees the Laboratory for Femtochemistry and collaborates on advanced imaging techniques for nanoscale science.

• Free-Electron Lasers
• Ultrafast X-ray Spectroscopy
• Nanoparticle Dynamics
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Natalie Banerji is a Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Bern, Switzerland. She previously held positions as Associate Professor (2015–2017) and Assistant Professor (2014–2015) at the University of Fribourg, and was an Ambizione Fellow at EPF Lausanne (2011–2014). Her research focuses on organic electronics, photovoltaic materials, and charge transport dynamics in conjugated polymers and perovskites. She has pioneered studies on electrochemical doping mechanisms, materials engineering for organic electrochemical transistors, and the interplay between material structure and optoelectronic properties. Education: PhD in Physical Chemistry (2009, University of Geneva), Diploma in Chemistry (2003, University of Geneva). Her work integrates advanced spectroscopic techniques like terahertz conductivity, transient absorption, and sum frequency generation to explore ultrafast charge dynamics. Key areas include optimizing polymer side-chain engineering for enhanced device stability and performance, and understanding charge separation in organic solar cells. Her recent articles emphasize advances in flexible electronics, biocompatible materials for bioelectronic devices, and perovskite-based optoelectronics. She has been funded by SNSF grants and collaborations with institutions like UCSB and EPFL.

• Organic Electronics
• Photovoltaic Materials
• Materials Chemistry
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Hatice Altug is a Full Professor at EPFL's Institute of Bioengineering within the School of Engineering, where she leads the Bionanophotonic Systems Laboratory. Her research integrates nanophotonics, plasmonics, and microfluidics to develop advanced biosensors for real-time molecular diagnostics. She holds dual roles in EPFL's doctoral programs and academic committees. Education: PhD in Applied Physics, Stanford University (2000-2007) B.S. in Physics, Bilkent University (1996-2000) Her research centers on creating label-free, high-sensitivity optical biosensors using nanophotonic technologies. Key innovations include dielectric metasurfaces for mid-infrared spectroscopy, AI-enhanced detection platforms, and portable nanoplasmonic imagers for point-of-care diagnostics. Her work bridges fundamental light-matter interactions with clinical applications like sepsis monitoring and cancer biomarker detection. Her publications emphasize nanophotonic biosensor design, metasurface applications, and single-cell analysis. Recent trends show increased focus on AI integration, vibrational spectroscopy, and wafer-scale manufacturing for clinical translation. Awards & Honors: Optical Society Fellow (2020) Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE, 2011) ERC Consolidator Grant (2016) IEEE Photonics Society Young Investigator Award (2011) She mentors numerous PhD students and leads interdisciplinary teams developing optofluidic platforms. Her laboratory pioneers nanoplasmonic microarrays and collaborates globally on projects like neurodegenerative disease biomarker detection. She co-directs EPFL's doctoral program in photonics and champions women in STEM through executive roles in diversity initiatives.

• Nanophotonics
• Plasmonics
• Optical Biosensors
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Prof. Jelena Klinovaja is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Basel, affiliated with the Philosophisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät. She holds leadership roles in research groups focusing on quantum theory of condensed matter, topological systems, and spin phenomena. Her career includes a PhD from the University of Basel (2012), a Harvard Fellowship (2013), and tenure as an assistant (2014) and associate professor (2019) before her current rank. She leads research on topological insulators, graphene, and Majorana fermions, with applications to topological quantum computing. Notable awards include the Swiss Physical Society Prize (2013) and an ERC Starting Grant (2017). Her work combines theoretical physics with experimental collaborations, particularly in nanowires and superconducting systems. She mentors students in the Honors Track program and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives like NCCR SPIN. Education: Bachelor/Master from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (2007-2009); PhD in Theoretical Physics from University of Basel (2012). Research Interests: Topological effects in condensed matter, spintronics, quantum transport, Majorana fermions, and cavity quantum electrodynamics. Publications span over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2012, focusing on topics like Josephson junctions, topological superconductivity, and hybrid systems. Her work bridges theoretical models with experimental realizations, emphasizing practical applications in quantum technologies. Awards: Swiss Physical Society Prize (2013), ERC Starting Grant (2017). Active in the scientific community, she collaborates with institutions worldwide and advises PhD students in quantum physics and nanoscience. Her research group also explores magnonic systems and topological materials engineering.

• Quantum Theory of Condensed Matter
• Topological Insulators
• Spin Phenomena
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Dr. Valerio Scagnoli is a Senior Scientist at the Mesoscopic Systems group within ETH Zurich and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). After studying physics at the University of Rome La Sapienza, he earned his PhD in Natural Sciences from ETH Zurich for research on metal-insulator transitions. His career spans postdoctoral work at the European Radiation Facility and leadership in ultrafast magnetic experiments at PSI. Education: PhD in Natural Sciences (ETH Zurich), Physics (La Sapienza University of Rome) Research Interests: Focus on ultrafast dynamics in magnetic materials, nanoscale confinement effects on magnetization, diffuse magnetic scattering in frustrated systems, and development of X-ray 3D magnetic tomography methods. His work bridges condensed matter physics and advanced X-ray techniques. Contact: Phone +41 56 310 4414 | Email valerio.scagnoli@psi.ch | Forschungsstrasse 111, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

• Ultrafast Magnetization Dynamics
• Metal-Insulator Transitions
• Magnetic Materials
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Dr. Daniel Nettels is a Senior Scientist at the University of Zurich's Department of Biochemistry within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on biophysical methods, including single-molecule spectroscopy and fluorescence techniques, to study protein folding, misfolding, and the dynamics of biomolecular condensates. He joined Prof. Ben Schuler's group in 2004 after completing a Ph.D. in physics at the University of Fribourg and prior studies in physics at the University of Bonn. Nettels teaches the module BCH 306: Biochemical and Biophysical Methods. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to understand disordered proteins and their roles in biological systems. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, University of Fribourg (2003) M.Sc./Diploma in Physics, University of Bonn (1998) Research Interests: Single-molecule FRET and spectroscopy Biomolecular condensates and their dynamics Intrinsically disordered proteins Teaching: BCH 306 module in the Faculty of Science

• Biophysics
• Single-molecule spectroscopy
• Protein folding and misfolding
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Kirsten Andrea Schnorr is a Researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland, working within the Center for Photon Science and Laboratory for Femtochemistry. She joined the SwissFEL team in 2018 to develop the Maloja endstation for atomic, molecular, and non-linear physics, leading its design, construction, and operational commissioning for cutting-edge XUV/X-ray experiments. Her educational background includes: PhD in Physics (2014), Ruprecht Karl University Heidelberg, completed at the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics under PD Dr. Robert Moshammer; thesis focused on XUV pump-probe experiments of electron rearrangement and interatomic Coulombic decay in diatomic molecules. Schnorr's research centers on photo-induced ultrafast relaxation mechanisms in atoms, molecules, and nanoparticles using time-resolved techniques at Free-Electron Lasers and High Harmonic Generation sources. She pioneers multi-color pump-probe schemes with ultrashort X-ray pulses to steer non-local decay processes like Interatomic Coulombic Decay and Electron Mediated Decay, enabling real-time observation of electron dynamics and proton transfer in molecular systems. Her publication trends (2025-2020) reveal dual expertise in fundamental molecular dynamics and instrumental innovation. Key themes include proton transfer in water dimers (Science Advances 2023), Coulomb explosion in iodinated compounds (2025), and engineering breakthroughs like compact gas attenuators (2023) and polarization control systems (2024), frequently published in Physical Review Letters, Nature Communications, and Journal of Synchrotron Radiation. Scientific awards: Peter Paul Ewald Fellowship from the Volkswagen Foundation (2015), supporting her research on non-linear relaxation processes at UC Berkeley's Physical Chemistry Department under Prof. Stephen Leone. No formal advisees or student supervision are documented. The Volkswagen Foundation fellowship served as her primary grant, funding postdoctoral work on real-time relaxation studies; no additional grants are specified. Her instrumental leadership at SwissFEL suggests mentorship of junior scientists, though no individual students are named. Schnorr directs the Maloja instrument at SwissFEL while contributing to the ATHOS beamline development. She collaborates extensively with PSI's detector teams (e.g., JUNGFRAU advancements) and international groups like UC Berkeley's Physical Chemistry Department, driving initiatives in ultrafast beamline technology and molecular dynamics experiments.

• Ultrafast Science
• Atomic Physics
• Molecular Physics
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Romuald Houdré is a Full Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences (SB) and the Department of Physics (IPHYS). He holds dual roles in teaching and research within the School of Physics (SB-SPH). His research focuses on photonic crystals, optical microcavities, and their applications in biophotonics, semiconductor physics, and quantum optoelectronics. Education and Career: PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from École Polytechnique (France), 1985 Habilitation, Pierre and Marie Curie University, Paris 6, 1998 Joined EPFL in 1988, leading molecular beam epitaxy and microcavity activities Appointed Full Professor at EPFL in 2011 Research Interests: Photonic crystal cavities and optical trapping for biomedical sensing Nanophotonics and semiconductor materials (GaN-based systems) Nonlinear optics and quantum phenomena in polaritonic systems Development of lab-on-chip technologies for single-cell analysis Achievements: Over 220 publications, including 89 invited talks 5 patents and 4 book chapters High h-index (H=56 in WOS, H=68 in Google Scholar) Teaching: Optics II (Bachelor in Physics) Photonics for the Doctoral School in Photonics (EDPO) Supervised over 20 doctoral students Labs/Groups: Research conducted in the Quantum Optoelectronics Laboratory (LOEQ) and the SCI-SB-RH group, focusing on integrated photonics and biophotonics applications.

• Photonics
• Nanophotonics
• Semiconductor Physics
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Martin Huppert is a laser engineer at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), working in the Laboratory for Nonlinear Optics . Since 2017, he has focused on developing and maintaining laser systems for the SwissFEL facility, particularly the photocathode and seeding lasers. His academic background includes a Master's degree from the MIT-Harvard Center for Ultracold Atoms and a doctoral degree (Dr. sc. ETH Zurich, 2016) under Prof. Hans Jakob Wörner. ETH Zurich – Interdisciplinary Sciences (Master's) MIT-Harvard Center for Ultracold Atoms – Master Thesis ETH Zurich – Doctoral Degree in Physical Chemistry (2016) Research interests center on applied laser engineering , attosecond pulse generation , and atomic/molecular physics . He bridges laser technology with electron accelerators for coherent X-ray production. Current work involves SwissFEL's Athos beamline to achieve attosecond free-electron laser radiation in the soft X-ray range. Recent publications emphasize ultrafast laser systems , attosecond pulse characterization , and X-ray spectroscopy . Key contributions include developing stabilization systems for optical frequency combs and studying photoionization dynamics in molecules like N₂O and H₂O. Technical advancements in beamline design and mid-infrared drivers dominate his work. Institutional responsibilities include maintaining SwissFEL's laser systems for reliable, high-performance operation. His career spans hands-on laser engineering, academic research, and technology development at major institutions (ETH Zurich, PSI), with expertise in femtosecond and attosecond time-resolved experiments.

• Laser Engineering
• Ultrafast Spectroscopy
• Attosecond Physics
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