Self-motivated, results driven professional with extensive knowledge of applied physics and optical systems in a research and development setting.
Experienced physicist with reputation for solving problems and overcoming obstacles using innovative thinking.
Valued contributor to projects through excellent communication skills and collaborative attitude.
Team player who creates a positive work environment, coaches others, and brings valuable ideas to the team.
Work Experience
Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy
2023Today
Scientific Researcher
Operated complex ultrafast laser, optical, and vacuum systems.
Executed multistage self-phase modulation for pulse broadening and compression.
Generated extreme ultraviolet (XUV) light via high-order harmonic generation (HHG).
Conducted attosecond pump-probe measurements.
Intel / Mobileye
20202023
Senior Electro Optics Applied Physicist
Point-cloud generation, based on incoming signal data from FMCW state of the art Lidar system.
Identifying gaps in algo and suggesting solutions.
Testing, analyzing, and problem-solving issues on a Lidar proof of concept device (optical, electrical, and operational).
Conducting and managing laboratory and field experiment.
Led a team responsible for experimenting and analyzing a Lidar system under development.
Working in a multidisciplinary research and development (R&D) environment.
Collaborating with different R&D disciplines (physics, algorithms, electronics, mechanics, and more).
COGNIFIBER
20192019
Electro-Optics R&D Physicist
Designed and developed proof of concept devices for optical AI computing.
Optimized light interaction in wave-guides.
Analyzed physics limitations and suggested new approaches.
Planned and executed lab experiments.
Laboratory design.
The hebrew university of jerusalem
20162018
Research Physicist
Research in ultrafast high-power lasers under the supervision of Professor Gilad Marcus.
Developed a few-cycle optical parametric chirp pulse amplifier (OPCPA) and generated mid-IR pulses.
Designed, developed, and characterized Yb-doped fiber amplifier.
Pulse stretching and compression using gratings and other dispersed materials.
Experience with a variety of electro-optical components, as well as electrical and optical test equipment.
Optical simulations using MATLAB.
Military service at THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES (IDF)
20112016
Physicist at RAFAEL ADVANCED DEFENSE SYSTEMS (2013-2016)
Positioned as a physicist at Rafael R&D as a project team member.
Conducted leading-edge research and development of advanced defense systems.
Developed high power multimode optical fiber splicing processes.
Designed and executed experiments on various optical components and systems, including high power lasers.
Project Officer (2011-2013)
Joined the IDF as a physicist (Atudai), served in the Technological Division, and was promoted to the rank of Captain.
Awarded for developing a new approach in analyzing specific optical systems that reduced the army’s expenses.
Planned, organized, and managed the logistics and administrative requirements for optical systems development and was in charge of integrating optical devices into relevant machines.
Worked closely with a development team comprised of experts from large corporations.
Education
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
20162018
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN APPLIED PHYSICS
Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Program specializing in optoelectronics.
Research in ultrafast (femto and pico second) lasers under the supervision of Professor Gilad Marcus.
Patent and publication: E. Sobolev et al, “Parametric amplification in large-aperture diffusion-bonded periodically poled crystals,” Opt. Lett. 44, 1261-1264 (2019)
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN PHYSICS
Extended program.
Skills
COMPUTER
FORTRAN, C, C++, MATLAB.
LANGUAGE
Fluent in Hebrew and Russian; proficient in English.