Prof. Dr. Niels de Jonge
Founder | R&D Executive | Electron Microscopy
Physicist, R&D executive, and founder with 25 years of experience leading international teams across research and product innovation in electron microscopy, including 9 years in industry and 15+ years in academia.
Recognized for pioneering research and product development at the interface of life sciences and materials science, with a focus on identifying new technological opportunities and research directions.
Innovation, Leadership & Expertise
Extensive experience defining business-aligned technology strategies and roadmaps, planning and executing complex R&D projects, fostering a culture of innovation, and supporting technical due diligence for acquisitions.
Technical and application expertise in scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM/STEM/TEM), electron optics, and enabling technologies for scientific instrumentation.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Innovation Management • Electron Microscopy R&D • Executive Leadership • Technology Leadership • Management of International Teams • Effective Communication
Key Achievements
- Accelerated SEM development through R&D leadership and expertise, China (2025)
- Technical and scientific leadership of Bruker’s expansion into electron microscopy, Germany (2022-2025)
- Pioneered liquid phase electron microscopy research and technology transfer for product development, USA/Germany (2005-2015)
- 283 scientific publications of which 193 in peer-reviewed journals (selected list available at Google Scholar)
- 9 patent families (see list at Google Patents)
Honors &Awards
- Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa), University of Lyon, France (2017)
- Life Sciences Award of the European Microscopy Society, France (2016)
- MRS Innovation in Materials Characterization Award, USA (2016)
- Esprit de Corps, Community Service Category Award, USA (2008)
- Innovation Award, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA (2007)
Career
2026–present
Founder
eBeamVision
Hirschberg, Germany
2025–2026
CTO, Electron Microscopy
NCS Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing, China
2022–2025
Head of R&D & Chief Scientist
Bruker AXS
Karlsruhe, Germany
2013–present
Honorary Professor of Experimental Physics
Saarland University
2012–2022
Senior Group Leader, Innovate Electron Microscopy
INM – Leibniz Institute for New Materials
Saarbrücken, Germany
2007–2011
Assistant Professor of Biophysics
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Nashville, USA
2005–2010
Researcher, Materials Science and Technology Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, USA
2000–2005
Senior Scientist & Project Leader
Philips Electronics, Research Division
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Why eBeamVision
Connecting future vision, scientific understanding, technology development, and R&D leadership.
I founded eBeamVision to support international collaboration and innovation in electron microscopy.