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AKjDPG: Arbeitskreis junge DPG

AKjDPG 3: yHEP/jDPG Physicists Beyond Academia I

AKjDPG 3.1: Invited Talk

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 13:00–13:25, AM 00.014

From a career in academia to cutting-edge research in industry — •Achim Schöll — Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH Rudolf-Eber-Strasse 2 73447 Oberkochen; Germany

In this talk, I will share my journey from a career in academia to my current role as a research scientist in EUV lithography at ZEISS SMT. I will discuss the challenges and opportunities encountered during this transition and how my background has shaped my work in a cutting-edge technology industry. Additionally, I will emphasize how physicists can thrive in diverse career paths beyond traditional academic roles and the impact they can have in a dynamic industrial environment.

Keywords: EUV lithography; Physics in industry