Hi-Acts Academy: Radiation Hardness Testing at GSI and HZB – Unique Capabilities to Test Modern Electronics
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This webinar is designed for engineers, researchers, and technology developers working on materials, electronics, or systems intended for radiation-exposed environments—such as space, nuclear facilities, particle accelerators, or medical equipment. It is ideal for those looking to understand radiation hardening tests and how they can support product qualification and reliability.
The demands on technical testing and available testing capacities are continuously increasing. With decreasing structure sizes and new architectures, semiconductors are becoming more sensitive. At the same time, safety and quality standards—particularly in defense, aerospace, and space applications—are steadily rising.
To meet these demanding challenges, GSI and HZB offer easy access to a broad range of radiation types: heavy ions, protons, gamma radiation and x-ray. Together, the facilities simulate the full radiation spectrum encountered in space—from surface-level to deep-material impacts—providing a comprehensive and realistic validation environment for space components. The joint service provides a flexible and SME-friendly alternative to costly and fragmented testing pathways.
The speakers will give a detailed overview of GSI's and HZB's capabilities in this area and how your organization can benefit from them.
Speakers
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Dr. Tim Wagner: Tim is a postdoctoral researcher in the Space Radiation Physics Group of the Biophysics department at GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt, Germany. At GSI, his work focusses on the topic of the irradiation of microelectronics with high energy heavy ions in order to qualify these parts for use under radiation, e.g. in space.
Dr. Paul Harten: Paul is Head of Technology Transfer and Innovation at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin. With a Ph.D. in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona, he brings extensive experience in bridging research and industry. As a serial entrepreneur, he focuses on turning scientific innovation into practical applications.
Anna Anochin: Anna is an Innovation Project Manager for accelerator-based technologies at the Technology Transfer and Innovation Department of Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Germany. Her work focuses on expanding the range of applications for accelerator technologies in collaboration with industry and scientists, aiming to drive impactful innovation.
Dr. Martina Bauer is a biologist with over ten years of experience in innovation management and technology transfer. At GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, she serves as Deputy Head of Technology Transfer and is responsible for the administrative coordination of industrial beam time activities. Through platforms like Hi-Acts, she supports the translation of accelerator-based research into practical applications in areas such as health, energy, and materials science.