The Werner Meyer-Ilse Prize is awarded every second year to young scientists for exceptional contributions to the advancement of X-ray microscopy through either outstanding technical developments or applications.
Congratulations – how does it feel to receive this award?
“Thank you very much! It feels amazing and I am really honoured. It is a great recognition of the work I have done and will motivate me to continue my research in the field of X-ray microscopy.”
Can you tell us a bit more about the award?
“Werner Meyer-Ilse led the X-ray microscopy programme at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Werner died in a tragic car accident in 1999. To honour his work and legacy, the Werner Meyer-Ilse Award was established to recognise young scientists who have made important contributions to X-ray microscopy. The prize includes a medallion, $3,000 and is awarded at the International Conference on X-ray Microscopy.”
What are you doing at the moment?
“Currently, I am continuing my research at the Synchrotron Light Physics Department. I am working on the development of a time-resolved 3D reconstruction method. In collaboration with Robert Klöfkorn’s group at the Mathematics Centre, we are applying this method to study the ultrafast dynamics of water droplet collisions. Later, we will explore the potential of using physics-inspired deep learning methods to reduce the exposure time of a lab-based CT system. This will be a collaborative project with Martin Bech’s group from the Department of Medical Radiation Physics.”