Svenja Knappe
About Svenja Knappe
Svenja Knappe is an Associate Research Professor at the University of Colorado and Chief Technology Officer at FieldLine Inc., focusing on miniaturized quantum sensors and systems. She has a PhD in Physics from The University of Bonn and has extensive experience in research and development, including previous roles at QUSPIN, Inc. and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Work at University of Colorado
Svenja Knappe serves as an Associate Research Professor at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. She has held this position since 2017. In her role, she utilizes microfabrication technologies and novel packaging processes to advance her research. Her work focuses on developing miniaturized quantum sensors and systems aimed at manufacturable, high-performance applications. Knappe's research includes investigations into novel spectroscopic methods, frequency control, and metrology, contributing to various scientific fields.
Role at FieldLine Inc.
Svenja Knappe is a co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at FieldLine Inc., a position she has held since 2017. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado. In this role, she focuses on the development of miniaturized quantum sensors and systems. Knappe's work at FieldLine Inc. emphasizes creating high-performance applications that leverage her expertise in microfabrication technologies and novel packaging processes.
Education and Expertise
Svenja Knappe completed her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics at The University of Bonn, where she studied from 1992 to 2001. She also briefly studied Physics at UNSW in 1995. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research in quantum sensors, spectroscopic methods, and metrology. Knappe's expertise is further demonstrated through her extensive research and collaboration in various fields.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current roles, Svenja Knappe worked as a Senior Scientist at QUSPIN, INC. from 2016 to 2017 in Louisville, Colorado. Before that, she spent 15 years as a Scientist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, Colorado, from 2001 to 2016. During her tenure at these organizations, she engaged in interdisciplinary research efforts, including magnetic field simulations and collaborations with users in diverse applications.
Research Collaborations
Svenja Knappe collaborates with users across various fields, including non-invasive imaging of brain and heart functions, non-destructive testing, and surveillance from unmanned vehicles. Her research contributions in developing miniaturized quantum sensors and systems have significant implications for these applications, enhancing the capabilities of current technologies.