Oleksandr Koretskyi
Particle & High-Energy Physics
About
Focused on experimental physics and detector development
Physics student at the University of Edinburgh and an alumnus of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.
I have experience in data analysis research and experimental work at DESY and the European XFEL, where I tested detector prototypes and developed skills in Python-based analysis, experimental setup, reporting and presenting findings. These projects exposed me to new technical challenges and helped me build strong problem-solving and adaptability, key skills for an aspiring physicist.
Outside of work, I'm into running, chess, design and good coffee.
Research Keywords
Current Focus
Experiments
A snapshot of the projects I worked on at DESY and European XFEL.
DESY Summer Student Programme
Characterisation of the first High-Z AGIPD detector prototypes
- Set up detector modules and performed initial calibration runs
- Summarised early results, identified and resolved issues
- Collected data and performed Python-based analyses
- Generated plots to study ASIC signal-shaping behaviour
- Designed and 3D-printed a custom detector cover
European XFEL – TEMPUS
Timepix4-based detector system testing under real beamline conditions
- Tested early Timepix4-based prototypes during beamtime
- Assisted with mechanical installation and detector setup
- Quickly learned and adapted to the experiment's software tools
- Troubleshot software issues by reviewing Python scripts
PETRA III · Beamline P66
Luminescence & structural analysis of RE-doped ZrO₂ ceramics
- Conducted time-resolved luminescence spectroscopy
- Collected and logged emission and excitation datasets
- Assessed data relevance and quality, analysed results
- Visualised signals using plots and 2D luminescence maps
Education
I have studied in three different academic environments, moving between Ukraine and the UK.
Contact
If you would like to get in touch about physics, science, ideas or potential projects, feel free to reach out. I am open to summer placements and internships, and I'm always glad to hear from people who are curious about my work or have something interesting they'd like to discuss.