Dr. Carsten Rockstuhl

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Biography

Carsten Rockstuhl is the head of the Research Unit at the Institute of Nanotechnology at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. He has been a professor in Theoretical Solid State Physics since December 2013, focusing on theoretical nanooptics. His research explores phenomena associated with the interaction of light and materials at the nanoscale, particularly using analytical and numerical methods. He seeks to understand the peculiarities of light in the nanometric scale and is actively involved in collaborative research that pushes the boundaries of exact descriptions of matter in electromagnetic analysis. His research interests encompass light propagation in micro- and nanostructured materials, nonlinear optics, and resonance phenomena in metallic nanostructures, among others. Carsten has a robust scientific background, including previous positions as a Junior Professor and Scientific Assistant, along with experience working internationally in Japan and Russia. He is a member of various editorial boards and has been involved in organizing international conferences.

Research Interests

Experience

Department Head

2014-03-01 — Present

Institute of Nanotechnology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology • Karlsruhe, Germany

Leading research unit in theoretical nanooptics.

Professor (W3)

2013-12-01 — Present

Institute of Theoretical Solid State Physics •

Professor in Theoretical Solid State Physics.

Junior Professor (W1)

2010-07-01 — 2013-11-01

Institute of Solid State Theory and Optics, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena • Jena, Germany

Conducting research and teaching in theoretical nanooptics.

Scientific Assistant (C1)

2004-12-01 — 2010-06-01

Institute of Solid State Theory and Optics •

Assisting in research and academic activities.

Requirements for Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent 120 ECTS in Chemistry subjects At least 60 ECTS from laboratory practicals Specific ECTS: 44 Inorganic, 24 Organic, 22 Physical Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Module handbook/Course descriptions
  • Proof of German C1 (for German tracks)
  • APS Certificate (for China, India, Vietnam)
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks for Inorganic, Organic, Physical, and Theoretical Chemistry.