RayVen was founded to bridge the gap between academic breakthroughs and industry. As a spin-off from the Photonic and Ultrafast Laser Science group at Ruhr University Bochum, we leverage years of expertise in ultrafast laser development. Our mission is to supply professionals and industries with state-of-the-art ultrafast lasers by translating academic rigor into industrial solutions—building great ultrafast lasers that deliver cutting-edge performance.
We envision our lasers becoming versatile tools that revolutionize industries through innovations in material processing, environmental monitoring, and scientific research. We believe 2 µm technology will redefine what’s possible, pushing boundaries across various fields including microchip technology.
Dr. Célia Millon
CEO
Co-founder and CEO of RayVen. She earned her PhD at the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) in 2018 before joining the École Polytechnique in France as a postdoctoral researcher. She then continued her career at Ruhr University Bochum, specializing in high-average-power THz sources and water spectroscopy. In 2024, she secured a competitive German public grant to launch RayVen, with the mission to commercialize the first generation of robust, high-power 2-µm ultrafast lasers for both scientific breakthroughs and industrial manufacturing. Today, she not only drives the company’s strategic vision and partnerships but also manages its financial operations and fundraising, ensuring RayVen’s successful transition from deep-tech research to a scalable, process-driven business.
Dr. Michaël Müller
CTO
He earned his PhD in Laser Physics from Friedrich Schiller University Jena in 2021, where he specialized in the development of ultrafast fiber chirped-pulse amplification (CPA) systems. He then worked as a postdoctoral researcher in Switzerland, concentrating on the design and implementation of solid-state ultrafast laser oscillators. Since 2024, Michael has served as CTO and Co-Founder of RayVen Laser. He leads the technological development of industrial-grade solid-state 2.1 µm ultrafast laser systems, translating laboratory-scale innovation into robust platforms tailored for precision machining and advanced material processing applications.
Saeid Shakerinezad
He is master’s student in Laser and Photonics with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and hands-on experience in microstructure fabrication using two-photon polymerization (2PP). Passionate about advancing laser technologies into practical, real-world applications through research, development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Parisa Kashi
She is a graduate student in Laser and Photonics at Ruhr University Bochum and a part-time student assistant. Her research focuses on solid-state laser systems and oscillators, with particular interest in ultrafast lasers. She is actively involved in experimental laser development, system optimization, and laser engineering projects.
Rajagopal Hariharan
Student at Ernst Abbe Hochschule Jena
