Manuel Hertzog, PhD

Research Scientist Specializing in Spectroscopy & Optical Coating | Expert in Light-Matter Interactions | Making the Invisible Visible 🔬🌈

Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

I am a research scientist with over 7 years of experience specializing in light-matter interaction and its applications in optics, energy, and semiconductors. My expertise encompasses thin film technologies—including PVD methods (DC sputtering, evaporation, ALD) and wet methods (spin coating, zone casting)—as well as thin film characterization techniques like AFM, profilometry, and advanced spectroscopy (UV/Vis, FT-IR microscopy, photoluminescence, transient spectroscopy). I also have a strong proficiency in the numerical simulation of optical multilayers, enabling precise analysis and optimization of complex systems. With a passion for innovation and a proven research track record, I have co-authored 10+ peer-reviewed articles and successfully managed diverse projects from design to data interpretation. I am driven by the opportunity to leverage technical expertise to create impactful solutions in cutting-edge fields like optics, energy, and semiconductors.

Experience

  • Postdoctoral Researcher at Heidelberg University
    Mar 2021 - 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • PHD Graduate Student at University of Gothenburg
    Sep 2016 - Oct 2020 · 4 yrs 2 mos