Dr. Jochen Küpper

Professor

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Biography

Professor Jochen Küpper is a leading scientist at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science (CFEL) and the Deutsches Elektronensynchrotron (DESY). His research predominantly focuses on controlled molecular imaging and the manipulation of neutral molecules. He completed his doctorate at Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf and has held various significant positions including group leader at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society and postdoctoral fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Küpper has been awarded the ERC Consolidator Grant for his project COMOTION and the Nernst-Haber-Bodenstein Prize by the German Bunsen Society for Physical Chemistry. His work has contributed to advancements in imaging techniques utilizing X-ray free-electron lasers, particularly in enhancing the clarity of molecular structures. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in scientific committees and advisory roles within the Deutsches Physikalische Gesellschaft and has contributed to numerous high-impact publications in reputed journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Group Leader

2010-01-01 — Present

Center Free-Electron Laser Science, Deutsches Elektronensynchrotron DESY • Hamburg, Germany

Leading research group focused on controlled molecule imaging.

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Department of Physics, Universität Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Teaching and research in the field of physics, specializing in molecular manipulation.

Lead Scientist

2021-01-01 — Present

Deutsches Elektronensynchrotron DESY • Hamburg, Germany

Leading scientific research and advancements in free-electron laser technologies.

Awards

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Fellow

2014-01-01
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ERC Consolidator Grant

2013-01-01
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Nernst-Haber-Bodenstein Prize

2009-01-01
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Feodor-Lynen Fellowship

2001-01-01

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).