Dr. Viktoriia Nikonova

Viktoriia has been contributing her expertise in surfaces for over a year. She researches and works on innovative methods to precisely analyze the surfaces of materials in order to make defects and qualities visible.

Viktoriia, what was your first point of contact with Freiberg Instruments?

I came across a job advertisement online and was invited to an interview after a short call. I was immediately impressed by the atmosphere, even though it was rather quiet on the day. I also had the opportunity to see Freiberg beforehand - the historic city center immediately captivated me with its charm.

Why did you choose Freiberg Instruments?

It was the first time that a job really matched my training. I immediately had the feeling that I could actively contribute my experience here. The team has broad expertise in the product development of measuring instruments - from hardware to software. So you can really make a difference.

What are you working on at Freiberg Instruments?

I am working on the Surface Photovoltage (SPV) method for our measuring instruments. This technique is one of the most advanced methods for analyzing semiconductors and other photoactive materials. It allows us to quickly and efficiently check surface qualities and defects in various materials - including highly doped materials and epi-layers.

Your role at Freiberg Instruments in three words?

Improve, refine, optimize.

Your best moment at Freiberg Instruments?

Definitely when I was on site with a customer to install our system. The support from the whole team was great and it felt really good.

How does Freiberg Instruments support your professional development?

FI gives me the opportunity to combine my scientific work with tasks that are important for the industry - that means a lot to me and helps me move forward.