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ICAAP-related topicsGroup-wide stress-testing

- Working on the world largest γ-ray detector array “GAMMASPHERE”- Setup and commissioning of the Gamma-ray Energy Tracking Array "GRETINA" and the Compact Heavy Ion Counter "CHICO2" at the Argonne Tandem Linac Accelerator System "ATLAS"- Analyzed collective high-spin structures in neutron-rich Ni-isotopes - Developed new computer code for angular distribution analyses of γ rays- Active participation in more than 50 experiments in the field of nuclear structure physics, nuclear astrophysics and related fields

- Analyzed properties of excited nuclear states in radioactive nuclei 92,94,96Kr- Detailed study of the purity of radioactive ion beams provided by the REX-ISOLDE facility- Planned, proposed and performed experiments at the FN Tandem Accelerator facility of the University of Cologne- Extended techniques for measurements of lifetimes of excited nuclear states- Developed a high-precision laser-positioning system for the “Proton Induced X-Ray Emission (PIXE)” reaction chamber of the Institute for Nuclear Physics- Tested a digital data acquisition system for the PIXE setup

- Giving lectures on “Math and Physics preparation courses for students of medicine, dentistry and the neurosciences” (280 students/semester)- Giving lecture series “Optional Physics courses for students of medicine, dentistry and the neurosciences” (50–100 students/semester)- Mentored undergraduate and young graduate students by teaching different experimental, analytical and theoretical techniques used in nuclear physics (2 – 3 students each semester)- Operated two experimental setups for educational purposes of undergraduate students (‘The Rutherford Scattering Experiment’ and ‘Analogue Electronics 1’) (12 students each semester)

- Physics and Mathematics in advanced courses in preparation for A-levels (15 students/class)- Physics and Mathematics in lower grade classes (30 students/class)