Katrīna Križmane
Riga,Latvia
Summary
Motivated STEM professional with an M.Sc. in Physics, a B.Sc. in Chemistry, and 4+ years of hands-on laboratory and research experience. Passionate about project coordination, with practical experience working across multinational environments in France, Finland, and Germany.
Overview
3
3
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Chemist (Professional Mobility)
Baltic Photonics / Harder Digital
Woltersdorf
08.2026 - 09.2026
- Conducted cleanroom chemical processing for night-vision technology components.
- Conducted specialised defect analysis using advanced research and characterisation methods to evaluate component quality and process consistency.
Laboratory Chemist (Professional Mobility)
University of Latvia / ISSP UL
Riga, Latvia
07.2026 - 07.2026
- Co-organised a 3-day student conference for 60+ participants alongside colleagues from the University of Latvia and students from Gdańsk, Wrocław, and Warsaw universities.
- Contributed to shaping the vision and planning the programme, featuring invited professional speakers from various countries.
- Secured grant funding, managed budget allocations, and oversaw event execution.
Head of Finance Department | Faculty of Chemistry
University of Latvia
Riga, Latvia
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Oversee financial management for the Faculty Student Council, handling budget planning and expenditure.
- Collaborated closely with council members to advocate for student interests and organise engaging social and networking events.
Laboratory Chemist (Professional Mobility)
Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia
Riga
11.2021 - 08.2026
- Managed project execution and planning, combining practical work in synthesising luminescent samples with structured data analysis.
- Supervised student researchers by assigning daily work tasks, guiding their technical progress, and overseeing experimental safety.
Education
Master's - Physics
University of Latvia
Riga, Latvia06-2026
Erasmus+ Exchange -
Phelma Grenoble INP – UGA
Grenoble, France01-2025
Bachelor's - Chemistry
Chemistry Faculty, Univeristy of Latvia
Riga, Latvia06-2024
Erasmus+ Exchange -
University of Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland01-2023
High school diploma -
Rigas State Gymnasium No.1
Riga, Latvia06-2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- OriginLab
- CS50x Certificate (Introduction to Computer Science Harvard)
Languages
Latvian
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
German
Elementary
A2
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
- SolGel 2024 International Conference, Berlin, Germany, 09/2024
- Advanced Materials and Technologies 2024, Palanga, Lithuania, 08/2024
Timeline
Laboratory Chemist (Professional Mobility)
Baltic Photonics / Harder Digital
08.2026 - 09.2026
Laboratory Chemist (Professional Mobility)
University of Latvia / ISSP UL
07.2026 - 07.2026
Head of Finance Department | Faculty of Chemistry
University of Latvia
10.2022 - 10.2023
Laboratory Chemist (Professional Mobility)
Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia
11.2021 - 08.2026
Master's - Physics
University of Latvia
Erasmus+ Exchange -
Phelma Grenoble INP – UGA
Bachelor's - Chemistry
Chemistry Faculty, Univeristy of Latvia
Erasmus+ Exchange -
University of Helsinki
High school diploma -
Rigas State Gymnasium No.1