Dirk Backes
About Dirk Backes
Dirk Backes is a Senior Beamline Scientist currently at Diamond Light Source and a Visiting Scientist at the University of Cambridge. He has extensive experience in physics, having held various academic and research positions across institutions in the UK, the US, and Switzerland.
Current Role at Diamond Light Source
Dirk Backes serves as a Senior Beamline Scientist at Diamond Light Source, a role he has held since 2019. In this position, he contributes to the development and operation of beamlines, which are essential for conducting advanced scientific research using synchrotron radiation. His expertise supports various experimental techniques and enhances the capabilities of the facility in Oxfordshire, UK.
Visiting Scientist at University of Cambridge
Since 2016, Dirk Backes has been a Visiting Scientist at the University of Cambridge, specifically in the Cavendish Laboratory. His work in this prestigious institution involves collaboration on research projects and contributing to the academic environment. This position complements his ongoing research interests and allows him to engage with the scientific community at Cambridge.
Postdoctoral Research Experience
Dirk Backes has extensive postdoctoral research experience. He worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at New York University from 2010 to 2014, where he focused on various research initiatives in the Greater New York City Area. Following this, he continued his postdoctoral work at the University of Cambridge from 2014 to 2016, further developing his research skills in a leading academic environment.
Academic Background in Physics
Dirk Backes completed his Diplom in Physics at Technische Universität Kaiserslautern from 1999 to 2004. He furthered his education by obtaining a Doktor in Physics from Universität Konstanz from 2004 to 2008. This solid academic foundation has equipped him with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in his scientific career.
Previous Academic Positions
Before his current roles, Dirk Backes served as a Lecturer in the Department of Physics at Loughborough University from 2016 to 2019. His responsibilities included teaching and mentoring students, as well as conducting research. Additionally, he worked as a Consultant at AWK Group from 2008 to 2010, where he applied his expertise in a practical setting.