Markus Krutzik

Markus Krutzik has a diverse work experience in various scientific and academic institutions. Markus started as a Research Assistant at Technische Universität Darmstadt and later worked as a Scientific Coordinator and Graduate Student at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Markus then moved on to work at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory as a Research Scientist, supporting the development of a quantum gas experiment for the International Space Station. Markus also worked as a Technical Consultant at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Markus further expanded their expertise as a Guest Researcher at Ferdinand-Braun-Institut and as a Team Lead in Quantum Technology at Humboldt University of Berlin.

In addition to their research roles, Markus has taken on various leadership positions. Markus served as the Chair of the OSA Optical Cooling and Trapping Technical Group and as a member of the Editorial Board for Advanced Optical Technologies at De Gruyter. Markus also joined the Editorial Board for Research Directions: Quantum Technologies at Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

Currently, Markus is the Head of Joint Lab Integrated Quantum Sensors at Ferdinand-Braun-Institut and Humboldt University of Berlin. Markus is also a Scientific Advisor at Leap Berlin. Overall, Markus Krutzik's work experience demonstrates their expertise in quantum technologies and their contributions to the field.

Markus Krutzik began their education in 2006 at the Technische Universität Darmstadt, where they earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Physics in 2008. In 2009, they started their doctoral studies at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, specializing in Experimental Physics. Markus obtained their doctorate degree, known as Dr. rer. nat., from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin in 2014.

During their educational journey, Markus also engaged in various research experiences. In 2012, they worked as a research scholar in Experimental Physics at the University of California, Berkeley. In 2014, they pursued a Postdoctoral position at Caltech, where they furthered their studies in Physics.

In addition to their main educational path, Markus briefly explored Applied Environmental Science at the University of Koblenz and Landau from 2009 to 2010.