Dr. Simon Spelthann
30167 Hannover
Fields of interest
- Excited state dynamics and spectroscopy of lanthanide-doped nanocrystals
- Numerical optimisation of (nano-)photonic systems, e.g. nanocrystals or specialty glas fibres
- Ratiometric nanothermometry for temperature measurement in harsh environments and at the nanoscale
Curriculum Vitae
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Career
since 07/2023
Research Associate (PostDoc)
Leibniz University Hannover, Institut of Quantum Optics
Fibers and Nanomaterials.11/2021-06/2023
Research Associate
Leibniz University Hannover, Institute of Quantum Optics
Lanthanide-doped Nanocrystals.08/2020-10/2021
Research Associate
Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V., Ultrafast Photonics Group
Development of Ytterbium- and Thulium-doped, fiber-based ultra short pulse amplifiers.05/2017-07/2020
Research Associate
Leibniz University Hannover, Institut of Quantum Optics
Joint project LAPOF: Design, Manufacturing and Characterization of Laser Active Polymer Fibers. -
Education
2017-2023
PhD Physics at Leibniz University Hannover, Faculty for Mathematics and Physics
Numerical and spectroscopic investigations on the emission dynamics of rare-earth doped nanocrystals.2014-2017
M. Sc. Photonics at University of Applied Science Munster
Master thesis "Investigations on the Spectral Emission Bandwidth of a Fiber-based Optical Parametric Oscillator" conducted at AG Optical Technologies, Prof. Carsten Fallnich, WWU Munster.2012-2015
B. Sc. Industrial Engineering at University of Applied Science Munster
Bachelor thesis "Laserheating of Carbon Modifications" conducted at physics lab in the physics engineering faculty of University of Applied Science Munster.2011-2014
B. Sc. Lasertechnology at University of Applied Science Munster
Bachelor thesis "Cer-doped Yttrium-Aluminium-Garnet - A Transparent Phosphor for a Laser-based Light Source in Automotive Headlights" conducted at L-Lab of Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. -
Funding and prizes
since 01/2024
Leibniz Young Investigator Grant ENDOIMPRINT
Funding from Leibniz University Hannover for talented Postdocs; Development of a multicore fibre with capillary for additive manufacturing using minimally invasive fibre endoscopes; One-year project with 100 kEUR funding incl. one PhD student and one student assistant. -
Memberships
since 02/2023
Member in Cluster of Excellence PhoenixDsince 12/2022
Member in Cluster of Excellence Quantum Frontiers
Topical Groups: Single Photons and Structured Illumination at the Nanoscale.