I am a physics engineer with a PhD specialized in optics and photonics. I have worked the past four years in R&D with the development of analysis instruments for the food and feed industry, being responsible for the core optical technology of a specific instrument. My main interest and, fortuntately, field of work is applied physics – building something for real-world applications which helps other people do what they do smarter or better, and which they enjoy to use.
I spent a substantial amount of time as a teaching assitant during my university and PhD studies. I’ve always enjoyed passing on my knowledge, helping others to the realizations and wow-moments you get when the puzzle pieces fit and you gain a deeper understanding of everything from everyday phenomena to deep physics questions, which are often more connected than most people realize. That contact has always revitalized and inspired me, but I’ve lost the contact to the younger generations after leaving university, and this seems like a great opportunity to reconnect.
Furthermore, I’ve done a lot of thinking about what a good work life and career path as a specialist looks like for me, and I would be happy to share the insights I’ve gained with someone who are just starting to find those answers for themselves.
At the end of the day, everybody has to decide what a good work life looks like, but if I can help in any way, it would be my pleasure to.
