Dr.-Ing. Jasper Westphalen

Lecturer/Researcher

2015 – 2020: Technische Universität Ilmena | Degree: Dr. Ing.
2012 – 2015: Technische Universität Ilmenau | Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.), Renewable Energy Technology
2009 – 2012: University of Applied Sciences Jena | Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Photovoltaics and Semiconductor Technology

2025 – Present: Lecturer / Researcher, UAS Technikum Wien (Vienna, Austria)
Focuses on the development of sustainable energy systems
Teaches photovoltaics and energy systems and supervising student projects
2023 – 2025: Travel / Career Break, Various Employers (Canada & Austria)
International travel and personal development.
Gained practical experience through seasonal roles in technical maintenance, landscaping, and tourism services.
2021 – 2023: Engineer for Metrology, Heliatek (Dresden, Germany)
Managed the procurement and operation of measurement technology for lab-scale up to large-scale photovoltaic production.
Ensured data quality across departments and optimized metrological methods and equipment.
2015 – 2020: Doctoral Candidate, Fraunhofer FEP (Dresden, Germany)
Researched large-scale flash lamp annealing of optical coatings and developed patented coating processes.
Analyzed thin-film properties and presented findings in scientific publications and at international conferences.
2010 – 2015: Student & Intern, Fraunhofer (IPMS/FEP), IPHT & FSU (Jena & Dresden, Germany)
Specialized in the production and characterization of organic solar cells and silicon nanowire arrays.
Gained expertise in vacuum deposition, sputtering, and optical coating analysis.

Technical Expertise: Renewable energy technologies, metrology, and thin-film technology.
Software & Analysis: Proficient in LabVIEW, SQL, VBA, and data-driven analysis.
Leadership & Didactics: Experienced in project management, academic teaching, and student mentorship.
Languages: German (Native), English (Professional working proficiency).