Dr. Ann Zimmermann

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Biography

Ann Céline Zimmermann is a PhD student in the Ultrafast Nanoscience research group at Umeå University. Her research focuses on the physical mechanisms underlying light-matter interactions in nanoscale materials. She employs time-resolved spectroscopy and finite element methods to investigate how ultrashort light pulses interact with electrons over timescales of approximately 100 femtoseconds. Zimmermann has a background in physics, having studied at the University of Konstanz in Germany, where she completed her Master’s degree in 2024, working under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Peter Baum in the ultrafast electron microscopy research group. She is currently part of a research project that explores the dynamics of light-matter interactions to advance understanding in this critical area of study.

Research Interests

Experience

Doctoral student

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Research in Ultrafast Nanoscience, focusing on light-matter interactions in nanoscale materials.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.