Dr. Aleksei Kimel

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Biography

Aleksei Kimel is a professor at Radboud University, specializing in ultrafast spectroscopy with an emphasis on correlated materials. He is the Director of the Institute for Molecules and Materials, leading research into novel approaches for ultrafast energy-efficient magnetic recording, light manipulation, and the detection of spin waves and spin currents. His research particularly focuses on ultrafast magnetization dynamics and magneto-optics, contributing significantly to the fields of THz magnonics and THz spintronics. Kimel has received multiple prestigious awards including the Radboud Science Award in 2017, and several fellowships for his innovative work in subpicosecond spin dynamics and femtosecond opto-magnetism. He also participates actively in the academic community as an independent expert for scientific journals and funding bodies.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Leader of research initiatives in ultrafast spectroscopy and its applications.

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Full Professor in the field of ultrafast spectroscopy with a focus on correlated materials.

Awards

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Radboud Science Award

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VENI Fellowship

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VIDI Fellowship

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VICI Fellowship

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ERC Advanced Grant SPARTACUS

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
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  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).