Martin received his PhD from Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany) in 2022, where he worked on high-power laser development and nonlinear frequency conversion. He joined LUPO in 2022 as a research associate. Martin’s research is focused on extreme soliton dynamics and the development of new coherent soft X-ray sources. In 2024, Martin has been selected for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellowship, funded by UKRI.

• Favourite food: Steamed dumplings with blueberry sauce
• I like about Edinburgh: Being able to shop for groceries on a Sunday