Brno Ph.D. Talent
Brno Ph.D. Talent
Development of an ultrafast scanning electron microscope with the capability of electron beam shaping
Lector: doc. Ing. Andrea Konečná, Ph.D.
Institution: Brno University of Technology, CEITEC VUT
Field: Advanced Materials and Nanosciences
About the project
I am developing an ultrafast scanning electron microscope created by modifying a conventional scanning electron microscope. Using a femtosecond laser, I generate very short electron pulses and then shape them with light, enabling aberration correction and new imaging modes. With the pump–probe method, I will also be able to observe processes on the femtosecond timescale. The main goal of the project is to improve the resolution of the scanning electron microscope.
Why science?
I do science because I want to push the boundaries of what we can observe and understand. I enjoy turning an idea into a measurable experiment and transforming something “invisible” into data we can interpret. I believe that new measurement methods open the door to discoveries and real-world impact—from better materials to more reliable technologies.
What do I like most about Brno
I like Brno because I’ve grown up here my whole life and I have a strong personal connection to it. At the same time, it’s a city with global significance in electron microscopy—roughly every third electron microscope in the world comes from here. Brno also isn’t too big, so everything is close and it’s easy to balance work and free time. For me, it’s inspiring to be in a place where top-level research, industry, and people who push technology forward all come together.