Biography

Since 2025 Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and CREOL
2024 Visiting Researcher, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2020-2024 Postdoctoral Humboldt Research Fellow, Stanford University
2020 Ph.D. in Physics: Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg

Research Areas

We are an experimental physics research group exploring the cutting-edge field of ultrafast lightwave electronics, focusing on the coherent control of solid-state systems at atto- to femtosecond timescales. We aim to unlock new ultrafast spectroscopy and electronics tools by harnessing precisely tailored lightwaves, addressing key challenges in quantum electronics, nano-optics, attosecond science, and energy harvesting. Our work includes developing advanced laser-based techniques, such as sub-cycle resolved lightwave quantum spectroscopy, ultrafast current generation, and Floquet engineering. By leveraging innovative, few-cycle laser sources, we aim to achieve transformative discoveries that shape the future of science and technology. Our interdisciplinary research environment offers students, postdocs, and collaborators an exciting platform to thrive and innovate. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable research community where individuals from all backgrounds feel welcome, valued, and empowered to push boundaries and drive innovation.

Currently, we work on three connected research fields: Ultrafast Lightwave Electronics and Photonics, Lightwave Quantum Spectroscopy, and Floquet Engineering. Please visit our homepage to learn more about these research directions.

We are experimental ultrafast laser physicists, a unique superposition of laser engineers, nanostructure- and material synthesizers, mathematicians, computer scientists, architects, electricians, and quantum designers. At our core, we are creative thinkers and problem solvers fueled by curiosity and innovation. Our work discovers the ultrafast quantum world to advance the frontiers of light-matter interaction on attosecond to femtosecond timescales. We are eager to welcome motivated undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs to join us on this exciting journey of discovery and experimentation.

Focus Area: Ultrafast Optics, Attosecond Science, Quantum Materials, Quantum Control