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Philippe Wernet is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University, where he has led the Chemical Bio-Molecular Physics research program since 2021. His research interests focus on understanding and controlling excited-state dynamics in molecules and metal complexes, particularly in relation to photo-induced dynamics and bond activation processes. Wernet's academic career includes significant positions such as a staff scientist at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin from 2003 to 2019 and postdoctoral research at prestigious institutions including the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory and Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron. He received his PhD in experimental physics from Universität Hamburg in 2000 and completed his Habilitation in 2012 at Technische Universität Berlin. His work often bridges experimental and theoretical approaches, particularly using x-ray spectroscopy to probe chemical interactions at the atomic level, contributing to fundamental advancements in catalysis and molecular transformations.
Uppsala University • Uppsala
Leading research on Chemical Bio-Molecular Physics.
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (BESSY II) • Berlin, Germany
Conducted research in photon science and its applications.
Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory • Stanford, USA
Focused on synchrotron radiation techniques.
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) • Hamburg, Germany
Engaged in advanced experimental physics research.
General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.