prof. dr. S. (Steven) Hoekstra
Associate Professor of Atomic and Molecular Physics
E-mail:
s.hoekstra rug.nl
Main Research Interests
Cold molecules, precision experiments, laser physics, trapping of single atoms and molecules
Recently obtained funding:
- National Science Agenda Startimpuls 2017 'Optical sensing of vibrations and earthquakes', co-PI with G. Palazantzas, K. Jungmann, E. Pallante, C. van der Wal, L. Willmann, D. van Oosten, P. van der Straten, H. Wörtche, E. Domnitch, D. Gelfand, Läslo Evers.
- FOM Nikhef/VSI/VU joint program dec 2016, 'Physics beyond the Standard Model with cold molecules', Program leader, seven applicants (R. Bethlem, A. Borschevsky, S. Hoekstra, K. Jungmann, R. Timmermans, W. Ubachs, L. Willmann)
- NWO VIDI 2013, 'A cold trap for dark matter'
- FOM Projectruimte 2011, 'Ultracold Molecules reflecting broken symmetry', single applicant S.Hoekstra
- FOM KVI/VU Joint program 2011, 'Broken mirrors and drifting constants', eight applicants (H. Bethlem, K. Eikema, R. Hoekstra, S. Hoekstra, K. Jungmann, W.Ubachs, W. Vassen, L. Willmann)
Scientific CV
06-2015 - present
Associate Professor of Atomic and Molecular Physics
Van Swinderen Instituut, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Research Subject: Cold Molecules, Precision tests of fundamental physics
11-2009 - 05-2015
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track UD)
Van Swinderen Instituut, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Research Subject: Manipulating the motion and quantum state of neutral molecules using external fields
01/2008 - 11/2009
Group leader
Fritz-Haber Institut der Max-Planck Gesellschaft, Berlin, Germany
Director: Prof. dr. G. Meijer
Research Subject: Magnetic and electrostatic trapping of neutral polar molecules
05/2005 - 12/2007
Postdoc
Fritz-Haber Institut der Max-Planck Gesellschaft, Berlin, Germany
Director: Prof. dr. G. Meijer
Research Subject: Stark deceleration and trapping of neutral polar molecules
08/2000 - 05/2005
Ph.D., Atomic Physics.
Kernfysisch Versneller Instituut, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Advisors: Prof. dr. R. Morgenstern, Prof. dr. ir. R. Hoekstra
Research Subject: Atom Trap Trace Analysis of Calcium Isotopes
07/1999 - 07/2000
Visiting Researcher, Plasma and Ion Source Technology Group,
Accelerator and Fusion Research Division
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, California, USA
Group leader: Prof. dr. K. Leung
Research Subject: H- source development for the Los Alamos LANSCE Accelerator.
This visit was made possible by a grant from the VSB Bank, received after selection
09/1994 - 06/1999
M.Sc., Physics, Atomic Physics
University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Research subject: Hollow atom dynamics on thin film-covered surfaces
Extra research project: Ultrafast laser and spectroscopy laboratory
Research subject: Sub-ns fluorescence lifetime imaging with a confocal laser microscope
Personal information
Date of birth: 04 september 1975, Groningen, The Netherlands
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