Attendees of the DokDok conference 2019.

DoKDoK 2018

Another splendid DokDok in beautiful Friedrichroda.
Attendees of the DokDok conference 2019.
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What is DoKDoK?

DoKDoK is a scientific conference for doctoral (PhD) students of all areas of Optics and Photonics. Its purpose is to help young researchers to establish connections and engage in academic exchange, to polish their conference presentation skills, and discuss the ups and downs of university life.

DoKDoK is organised by a team of doctoral students of the Abbe School of Photonics (Friedrich Schiller University Jena), the host of this event.

Why should I participate in DoKDoK?

DoKDoK gives doctoral students the unique chance to get in close contact with other young researchers. The flat hierarchy creates an innovative and openminded environment to present and discuss achievements and new ideas, as well as difficulties in the scientific work of young researchers. Additionally, the scientific program is supplemented by keynote lectures from experienced scientists at the top of their fields. Furthermore, company representatives can give insights into job and career opportunities.

What topics did DoKDoK 2018 cover?

The conference addressed doctoral students, master students, and young post-docs working in Optics and Photonics. Covered topics included ultrafast optics, non-linear optics, biophotonics, spectroscopy, microscopy and imaging, micro- and nanooptics, quantum optics, optical sensing and metrology, optical system design semiconductor optics, and fiber optics.

Who were the Keynote speakers?

We are proud to have hosted the following keynotes:

Prof. Philip St. John Russell
Prof. Philip St. John Russell
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Prof. Philip St. John Russell

Director of the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light in Erlangen

Prof. Rainer Heintzmann
Prof. Rainer Heintzmann
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Prof. Rainer Heintzmann

Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology Jena

Prof. Richard Paul Mildren
Prof. Richard Paul Mildren
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Prof. Richard Paul Mildren

Macquarie University
New South Wales, Australia

Dr. Florian Freistetter
Dr. Florian Freistetter
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Dr. Florian Freistetter

Science Author and Blogger

PD Dr. Thomas Bocklitz
PD Dr. Thomas Bocklitz
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PD Dr. Thomas Bocklitz

Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology Jena

Dr. Erik Rodner
Dr. Erik Rodner
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Dr. Erik Rodner

ZEISS Corporate Research

Dr. Falk Eilenberger
Dr. Falk Eilenberger
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Dr. Falk Eilenberger

Institute of Applied Physics
Abbe Center of Photonics,
Friedrich Schiller University
Fraunhofer IOF

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