Jun.-Prof. Dr Nicholas A. Güsken, physicist at Paderborn University, has been accepted as one of ten new members of the "Young Academy". The initiative is part of the "Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities" and the "National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina". During their five-year membership, the scientists can initiate interdisciplinary research projects or participate in existing activities. The 50 members work and research together on an interdisciplinary basis and benefit from a constantly growing network of excellent researchers and artists. In addition to their research work, they work together on formats at the interface of science, art and society and provide impetus for shaping the science system.

At Paderborn University, Professor Güsken heads a group in experimental physics that focuses on quantum photonics and optoelectronics. The focus is on the manipulation of quantum emitters, active light-matter interaction and research into active component interfaces in photonic integrated circuits and networks. The new group is part of both the Paderborn Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) and the "Center for Optoelectronics and Photonics Paderborn(CeOPP)". Previously, Professor Güsken worked at Stanford University in the Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials.

The Young Academy was established as the world's first academy for outstanding young scientists. Its members come from all scientific disciplines as well as from the artistic field. Junior Professor Güsken: "I am very pleased to have the opportunity to help shape interdisciplinary projects in the fields of science, society and politics together with many inspiring personalities."

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