Mate Kovacs
Turnhout
Summary
Motivated professional with a diverse background in technical and analytical roles. Adapts to various challenges through strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. Eager to contribute to innovative research projects, fostering team success and operational excellence.
Overview
4
4
Languages
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Analyst
Eurofins PSS
Beerse
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Analysed measurement data, ensuring precision in laboratory experiment outcomes.
- Conducted flow imaging microscopy and dynamic light scattering, enhancing accuracy of nanoparticle sizing.
- Utilised personal protective equipment while handling laboratory samples, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
CNC Operator and Warehouse mentor
CEVA, Kingspan
Eindhoven & Turnhout
06.2020 - 01.2024
- Operated CNC machines, ensuring precision and adherence to manufacturing specifications.
- Maintained CNC equipment and followed work instructions to achieve consistent output quality.
- Managed logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of products. and support quality control checks against specifications.
Early Stage Researcher
Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Anteryon (Eindhoven)
Brussels
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Applied image reconstruction in MATLAB using compressed sensing, achieving improved spectral recovery.
- Developed modern spectrograph, reconstructing higher-resolution compensated spectra from images to enhance analytical capabilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to shape research strategy, ensuring alignment of goals during joint assignments.
Early Stage Researcher
Eli Alps
Szeged
06.2014 - 01.2018
- Responsible for the spatial-temporal characterisation of the beam, including beam stability, temporal contrast, spectral broadening and narrowing, pulse energy statistics, wavefront measurement and compensation with a deformable mirror, angular and spatial dispersion control, and non-linear temporal pulse characterisation techniques such as SPIDER, WIZZLER, and FROG.
- Collaborated with laser system group to advance single cycle silos project outcomes.
- Applied analytical and strategic thinking to drive research project development.
- Presented oral and written analysis at meetings and conferences to share research outcomes.
- Authored and co-authored research papers, disseminating findings at international conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
Research Engineer
CE Optics
Szeged
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with Eco-Polytechnic site in LOA group on cross-polarisation wave mixing method and hollow-core fibre post-compression, resulting in the creation of the first CEP-stabilised mJ-level single-cycle laser system.
- Developed fibre dispersion measuring device for short sample length fibre using white light spectral resolved interferometry, improving measurement accuracy and reliability.
- Developed wedges for fine isochronic dispersion tuning of laser intra-cavity oscillators, enhancing system performance and precision.
Laser Operator
University of Szeged, Department of Optics and Quantumelectronics
Szeged
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Redesigned the dispersion control in the Chirped Pulse Amplifier system with a bulk stretcher, ProctorWise 4 prism precompressor, acousto-optical dispersive element, and transmissive grating compressor.
- Conducted research activities within Faculty of Engineering, contributing to ongoing projects and academic development.
- Supervised five undergraduate and master's students on engineering projects, fostering their skills and enhancing project outcomes.
- Taught theoretical concepts and practical skills in engineering classes and laboratory sessions.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project targets and enhance overall team performance.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Addressed customer complaints using effective communication and problem-solving strategies.
Education
PhD -
VUB
Brussels01-2020
Master's degree - Physics
University of Szeged
Szeged01-2015
Bachelor's degree - Physics
University of Szeged
Szeged01-2012
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Flow Imaging
- Laboratory precision
- Laboratory safety
- Quality control
- Laboratory equipment operation
- Experimental design
- Dispersion Control
- Beam Characterization
- Laser system design
- Applied Physics
- Advanced Physics
- Programming
- Mathematics
- CNC Programming
- Research Innovation
- Research collaboration
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Decision making
- Collaboration Skills
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Dutch
Elementary
A2
Hungarian
Proficient
C2
German
Beginner
A1
Interests
- Ship model building
- Chess
- Sabre fencing
- Cooking
Timeline
Lab Analyst
Eurofins PSS
02.2024 - 03.2025
CNC Operator and Warehouse mentor
CEVA, Kingspan
06.2020 - 01.2024
Early Stage Researcher
Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Anteryon (Eindhoven)
05.2018 - 05.2020
Early Stage Researcher
Eli Alps
06.2014 - 01.2018
Research Engineer
CE Optics
01.2009 - 01.2016
Laser Operator
University of Szeged, Department of Optics and Quantumelectronics
01.2009 - 01.2015
PhD -
VUB
Master's degree - Physics
University of Szeged
Bachelor's degree - Physics
University of Szeged