TJYD obtained his PhD at Aix-Marseille University (France) in continuum modeling of laser-matter interaction with Prof. T. Itina. After developing further the theory of periodic structure formation with Dr Jörn Bonse (BAM, Berlin), he obtained a Marie Curie Individual Fellowship in the group of Prof. N.M. Bulgakova (Hilase, Prague) to bridge the classical theory of intense laser-matter interaction (Prof. Bulgakova) with time-dependent quantum dynamics [Prof. Angel Rubio (MPSD, Hamburg)]. He is now in charge of the success of the Marie Curie RISE "ATLANTIC" project at the HiLASE Centre; and also leads the group of Ultrafast Photonics.