Meet our Scientists

Along with the two founding Directors, Prof. Dr. Martina Havenith and Prof. Dr. Gabriele Sadowski, the Research Center has recruited seven high-ranking Professors in the areas of ultracold reactions, neural networks and artificial intelligence in chemistry, ultrafast electron diffraction, theoretical biophysics, biophysical chemistry and ultrafast laser spectroscopy to date. Five more professorships will follow in areas such as sustainable concrete and green chemistry. We are recruiting now!

  • Photonics & Ultrafast Laser Science
Professor
Prof. Dr. Clara Saraceno
Universitätsstraße 150 | 44801 Bochum

Joined the Research Center in August 2024

She heads the group "Photonics and Ultrafast Laser Science" in the Department of Electrical Engineering

Main Research Interests: Ultrafast laser technology, high-power Terahertz sources, laser-driven plasma

Awards

  • Harold E. Edgerton Award in High-Speed Optics
  • Zhenyi Wang Award for Excellence in IRMMW-THz
  • Sofia Kovalevskaja Award
  • ERC Proof of Concept Grant
  • Leibniz Institute of Crystal Growth International Fellowship Award

You can find more information here