Noah Allwicher

Physics, Skiing & Painting

[email protected]


Education


Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, MSc Physics

09.2024 - 02.2026

  • Relevant coursework: machine learning for physicists and quantum optics

  • Built a pulse modulation system using 4f optics, programmable components, and precision motor control

Zurich, CH

University of Oxford, Master's Thesis

02.2025 - 08.2025

  • Conducting my master’s thesis in the Laser Physics Dept. under the supervision of Dr. Bentine

  • Title: Reducing motion artefacts in optical saturation measurements

  • Full scholarship from the Sheffield CF Facility covering the university fees, accommodation and food

Oxford, UK

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, BSc Physics

09.2021 - 09.2024

  • Comprehensive foundation in theoretical and experimental physics: quantum mechanics and optics

  • Embedded training in data analysis and numerical methods, along with a dedicated computer science lecture

  • Built and analyzed a quantum optics experiment on electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT)

Zurich, CH

Marie-Curie-Gymnasium, A levels (Abitur)

07.2018 - 07.2020

  • Advanced courses in mathematics and art; Honours Program: How Do We Build Tomorrow?

Dusseldorf, DE


Work Experience


Data Science Intern, ASML

03.2026 - Ongoing

  • Predicted laser-plasma interactions of EUV systems by developing machine learning in Databricks

  • Built a Grafana dashboard for real-time high-frequency EUV source KPIs

Eindhoven, NL

Research Intern, 清华大学 (Dept. of Tsinghua Precision Instruments)

08.2025 - 09.2025

  • Performed measurements and Python analysis on nanoscale zero-index metawaveguides

  • Presented research at universities in Beijing and Guangzhou

Beijing, CN

Teaching Assistant, ETH Zurich

09.2023 - 12.2023

  • Teaching assistant for Prof. Ensslin in the course Physics I

  • Awarded by student association for the best assistant: VMP Assistant Award

Zurich, CH

Summer Intern, Wanders Wagner (Engineering and Architecture)

08.2023 - 09.2023

  • Worked on the facade of a four-story apartment building, now under construction on Al-Wash Street

  • Emphasize on strong communication between the engineers and developers

Dubai, UAE


Design & Creative Engineering Projects


Reducing motion artefacts in optical saturation measurements

25 Weeks, 2025

  • Atomic and Laser Physics Dept., Dr. Elliot Bentine

  • Designed a sensor interface to reduce motion artefacts in optical oxygen measurements (>$3.5B pulse oximetry market)

  • Built and tested an optical measurement setup (calibration, alignment, repeatability) and implemented Monte Carlo simulations in Python and microcontroller control in C

Oxford, UK

Pulse Modulator for Femtosecond Ti:Sapphire Laser

12 Weeks, 2019

  • Optical Nanomaterial Group, Prof. Rachel Grange

  • Designed and built pulse stretcher and dispersion compressor in a 4f-system for a Ti:Sapphire laser

  • Programmed motorized iris control and quantified chirp from fiber-coupled delay lines, and combined optics, feedback systems, and physical interface design to shape light dynamically

Zurich, CH

Speculative Skyscraper Design – Helmut-Rhode-Förderpreis

2019

  • Speculative skyscraper concept on urban vertical futures

  • Awarded for design thinking, presentation quality, and urban systems innovation; Concept exhibited at the Stadtmuseum Düsseldorf and featured in a regional competition

Dusseldorf, DE