Andrej Kržič Email & Phone Number

Leiden, Zh, Nl

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

• Expert support on quantum key distribution (QKD), adaptive optics, and other optics-related topics• Development and utilization of a system for characterization of sky background light in the scope of project EAGLE-1 (satellite-based QKD)• Concept design of ground segment optical bench for SAGA mission (satellite-based QKD)

Jena, Germany

Quantum Communication Group / Adaptive Optics Group----------------------------------------------------------------• Design, development, and implementation of the receiver subsystem for terrestrial free-space quantumcommunication in the scope of QuNET Initiative, with the particular focus on atmospheric turbulence mitigation and daylight resilience• Part of the core team to carry out the QuNET Bonn Demo, the first quantum-secured video conference between two federal authorities• Part of the core team to carry out the QuNET SE1 Experiment, kbit-rate secure key transfer over a 1.7-km urban free-space link• Link budgeting and implementation of a numerical simulation framework for satellite-based quantum key distribution, providing input to project CubEniK (CubeSat with an entangled photon source)• Supervision of several interns and Master Thesis students• PhD Thesis: "Quantum key distribution with entangled photons in daylight"

Jena, Thuringia, Germany

Giving seminars in:• Optical Engineering (2 semesters)• Physical Optics (2 semesters)

Noordwijk, Netherlands

Advanced Concepts Team (TEC-SF)---------------------------------------• Investigation of super-resolution concepts based on quantum metrology for applications in astronomy• Investigation of super-resolution image reconstruction for PROBA-V satellite imagery• Review of developments in deep-space optical communication

Jena, Germany

Advanced Development Department-----------------------------------------• Characterization of a membrane deformable mirror and its integration into a wide-field microscope• Experimental investigation of sensorless adaptive optical microscopy• Master's Thesis: "Imaging from deep within the sample using sensorless adaptive optical microscopy"

Jena, Germany

Nano Optics Group----------------------• Experimental investigation of electric field vector components in tightly focused light using a scanning near-field optical microscope

Phd In Natural Sciences (Dr. Rer. Nat.), Quantum Communication

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Photonics

Erasmus Exchange, Physics

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Physics