Prof. Dr. Carsten Denker

Curriculum Vitae

Education

• 1985–1996: Georg-August University Göttingen
• 1991: Diploma in Physics (equivalent to M.S.): Penumbral Fine-Sructures and their Magnetic Field (Prof. Dr. Franz Kneer)
• 1993: Diploma in Social Sciences (equivalent to M.S.): The Enquete-Commission for `Technology Assessment' of the German Parliament – On the Relation Between Politics, Science and Public Opinion (Prof. Dr. H.-G. Marten)
• 1996: Dr. rer. nat.: Investigation of Sunspot Fine-Structure by Means of Speckle Interferometry (Prof. Dr. Franz Kneer)

Positions

• 2019–present: Head Research Section Solar Physics – Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam
• 2010–present: Adjunct Professor – University of Potsdam
• 2010–2018: Lecturer – Humboldt University Berlin
• 2008–2016: Lecturer – University of Potsdam
• 2007–present: Head Solar Obervatory Einstein Tower – Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam
• 2007–2019: Head Research Group Optical Solar Physics – Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam
• 2007–2009: Research Professor – New Jersey Institute of Technology
• 2001–2007: Assistant Professor of Physics – New Jersey Institute of Technology
• 1999–2001: Assistant Research Professor – Big Bear Solar Observatory/New Jersey Institute of Technology
• 1997–1999: Postdoctoral Researcher – Big Bear Solar Observatory/New Jersey Institute of Technology
• 1996–1997: Postdoctoral Researcher – California Institute of Technology
• 1994–1996: Research Assistant – University Observatory Göttingen
• 1992: Summer Research Assistant – National Solar Observatory, Sacramento Peak, Sunspot, New Mexico
• 1989–1994: Teaching Assistant – University Observatory Göttingen

Research

• Physics of the Photosphere and Chromosphere
• Dynamics of Active Regions and Sunspots
• Solar Differential Rotation
• Flares and Eruptions of Filaments and Prominences
• Space Weather Predictions and Forecast
• Image Restoration
• Two-Dimensional Spectropolarimetry
• Adaptive Optics
• Solar Instrumentation

Selected Research Projects

• Balthasar, H., Schwartz, P., et al. 2014: The Magnetic Vector Field in Solar Filaments. Project-Related Exchange Program with Slovakia, DAAD
• Collados, M., et al. 2013: SOLARNET – High-Resolution Solar Physics Network. Research Infrastructures for High-Resolution Solar Physics, EU FP7 Grant Agreement No. 312495
• Denker, C., Sobotka, M., Verma, M., Kuckein, C. 2018: Quiet-Sun Magnetic Fields and Newly Emerging Flux – Dynamics, Energetics, and Upper Atmospheric Response. DFG DE 787/5-1
• Denker, C., Hamann, W.-R., Richter, P., Roth, M.M., Steinmetz, M., Strassmeier, K.G., Wisotzki, L. 2013: Leibniz Graduate School for Quantitative Spectroscopy in Astrophysics. WGL
• Denker, C. 2011: Flows and Magnetic Fields in Complex Sunspots and their Role in Producing Solar Flares. DFG DE 787/3-1
• Denker, C. 2002: Next Generation Solar Instrumentation: High-Resolution Observations of Small-Scale Magnetic Fields. NSF CAREER Award, ATM–0236945
• Goode, P.R., Denker, C., Wang, H. 2003: 1.6 Meter Solar Telescope in Big Bear – The New Solar Telescope (NST). NSF MRI-0320540
• Liu, C., Denker, C., Tritschler, A., Deng, N., Reardon, K. 2013: Exploring Small-Scale Jets from Photosphere through Chromosphere to Corona. NASA NNH13ZDA001N-HGI
• Richter, P., Hamann, W.-R., Wisotzki, L., Denker, C., Liermann, A. 2014: Quantitative Spectroscopy in Astrophysics. Graduate School Scholarship Program (GSSP), DAAD
• Wang, H., Xu, Y., Qiu, J., Denker, C. 2011: Study of Flare Footpoint Emissions Using Advanced Observing Tools. NASA NNH11ZDA001N-LWSTRT
• Wang, H., Deng. N., Liu, C., Denker, C. 2010: High-Spatial and High Spectral Resolution Study of Small-Scale Jets. NASA 10-LWSTRT10-0024
• Wang, H., Denker, C., Gerbessiotis, A., Keller, C.U., Shih, F. 2003: Innovative Information Technology for Space Weather Research. NSF ITR-0324816