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Helle Kaasik

https://www.etis.ee/CV/Helle_Kaasik/est
8.04.1971
+372 53479985
helle.kaasik@ut.ee
F-4273-2017

Teenistuskäik

Töökohad ja ametid
01.12.2020–31.12.2020   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja täppisteaduste valdkond, füüsika instituut, spetsialist (0,20)
01.09.2019–31.08.2020   
Tartu Ülikool, Humanitaarteaduste ja kunstide valdkond, usuteaduskond, religiooniuuringute nooremteadur (0,75)
01.09.2019–30.11.2020   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja täppisteaduste valdkond, füüsika instituut, tahkiseteooria teadur (0,25)
01.03.2019–31.08.2019   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja täppisteaduste valdkond, füüsika instituut, tahkiseteooria teadur (0,30)
01.01.2019–28.02.2019   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja täppisteaduste valdkond, füüsika instituut, tahkiseteooria teadur (0,45)
01.02.2016–31.12.2018   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja täppisteaduste valdkond, füüsika instituut, tahkiseteooria teadur (1,00)
01.01.2016–31.01.2016   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja täppisteaduste valdkond, füüsika instituut, tahkiseteooria teadur (1,00)
01.02.2013–31.12.2015   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Füüsika Instituut, tahkiseteooria teadur (1,00)
01.02.2010–31.01.2013   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Füüsika Instituut, tahkiseteooria teadur (1,00)
01.01.2010–31.01.2010   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Füüsika Instituut, teadur (1,00)
01.01.2008–31.12.2009   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Füüsika Instituut, tahkiseteooria teadur (1,00)
01.01.2007–31.12.2007   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Füüsika Instituut, tahkiseteooria teadur (1,00)
01.03.2006–31.12.2006   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Füüsika Instituut, erakorraline teadur (1,00)
2005–2006   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Füüsika Instituut, Erakorraline teadur (1,00)
2004–2005   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Füüsika Instituut, järeldoktor (1,00)
01.01.2002–28.02.2006   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Füüsika Instituut, järeldoktorantuuris erakorraline teadur (1,00)
2000–2003   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja tehnoloogiateaduskond, Tartu Ülikooli Füüsika Instituut, Erakorraline teadur (1,00)
 
 
Haridustee
29.08.2016–...   
usuteaduse doktoriõpe (religiooniuuringud), Tartu Ülikool
2013–29.01.2016   
psühholoogia magistriõpe, Tartu Ülikool
2010–2013   
psühholoogia bakalaureuseõpe, Tartu Ülikool
1995–2002   
doktorantuur teoreetilise füüsika alal, Tartu Ülikool
1993–1995   
magistratuur teoreetilise füüsika alal, Tartu Ülikool
1988–1993   
Tartu Ülikooli diplom füüsikas
1985–1988   
Tallinna 1. Keskkool (Gustav Adolfi Gümnaasium)
 
 
Teadusorganisatsiooniline ja -administratiivne tegevus
2004−...   
IUPAP töörühma "Naised füüsikas" Eesti grupi liige
2006−2007   
EL 6. raamprogrammi projekti BASNET koordinatsiooninõukogu liige

Kvalifikatsioon

Teaduskraadid
Helle Kaasik, magistrikraad, 2016, (juh) Kairi Kreegipuu, Eesti ayahuasca tarvitajate psüühika, Tartu Ülikool.
Helle Kaasik, doktorikraad, 2002, (juh) Vladimir Hižnjakov, Nonperturbative theory of multiphonon vibrational relaxation and nonradiative transitions, Tartu Ülikool, Füüsika-keemiateaduskond.
Helle Kaasik, magistrikraad, 1995, (juh) Laur Palgi, Kolme neutriino maksimaalne segunemine, Tartu Ülikool, Füüsika-keemiateaduskond.
Helle Kaasik, doktorant, (juh) Lea Altnurme; Kairi Kreegipuu, Ayahuasca rituaalides osalejate vaimsus ja psühholoogia, Tartu Ülikool, Humanitaarteaduste ja kunstide valdkond, usuteaduskond.
 
 
Teadustöö põhisuunad
ETIS VALDKOND: 4. Loodusteadused ja tehnika; 4.10. Füüsika; TÄPSUSTUS: tahkisefüüsika, neutriinofüüsika, keskkonnafüüsika
ETIS VALDKOND: 2. Ühiskonnateadused ja kultuur; 2.2. Teoloogia; CERCS VALDKOND: H160 Üldine, süstemaatiline ja praktiline kristlik teoloogia ; TÄPSUSTUS: ayahuasca rituaalid, Santo Daime
ETIS VALDKOND: 2. Ühiskonnateadused ja kultuur; 2.8. Psühholoogia; CERCS VALDKOND: S260 Psühholoogia; TÄPSUSTUS: ayahuasca, psühhedeelikumid, vaimne tervis, isiksus, elukvaliteet
 
 
Lisainfo
http://kodu.ut.ee/~hellex/aya

Jooksvad projektid

Lõppenud projektid

Juhendatud väitekirjad

Publikatsioonid

Klass
Aasta
Publikatsioon
 
1.1.
2021
Kaasik, Helle; Souza, Rita C. Z.; Zandonadi, Flávia S.; Tófoli, Luís Fernando; Sussulini, Alessandra (2021). Chemical Composition of Traditional and Analog Ayahuasca. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 53 (1), 65−75. DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2020.1815911.
1.1.
2021
Hizhnyakov, Vladimir; Boltrushko, Vadim; Kaasik, Helle; Orlovskii, Yurii (2021). Rare Earth Ions Doped Mixed Crystals for Fast Quantum Computers with Optical Frequency Qubits. Optics Communications, 485, 126693. DOI: 10.1016/j.optcom.2020.126693.
3.1.
2021
Kaasik, Helle ALtnurme, Lea (2021). Enteogeenne esoteerika ayahuasca kasutajate kogukonnas. Lea Altnurme (Toim.). Mitut usku Eesti V. Esoteerika eri (133−158). Tartu: Tartu Ülikooli Kirjastus.
1.1.
2020
Kaasik, Helle; Kreegipuu, Kairi; (2020). Ayahuasca Users in Estonia: Ceremonial Practices, Subjective Long-Term Effects, Mental Health, and Quality of Life. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 52 (3), 255−263. DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2020.1748773.
3.4.
2020
Hizhnyakov, Vladimir; Boltrushko, Vadim; Kaasik, Helle; Orlovskii, Yurii (2020). Rare-Earth Mixed Crystals for Fast Optical Quantum Computers. Qtech 2020: Quantum Technology International Conference – QTech 2020, 2.-4. Nov. 2020, online. Qtech 2020, 1.
1.1.
2019
Kaasik, Helle (2019). Ayahuasca rituaalne kasutamine Eestis. Usuteaduslik Ajakiri, 75 (2), 118−146.
6.3.
2018
Kaasik, H. (2018). PhD student from Tartu University studies ritual use of psychedelic brew in Brazil. Research In Estonia.
3.1.
2017
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H.; Vaikjärv, T. (2017). Dynamical pseudo-Jahn-Teller effect: time evolution of quantum states above avoided crossing of electronic levels. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 833, 012013. DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/833/1/012013.
2.3.
2016
Kaasik, Helle (2016). Eesti ayahuasca tarvitajate psüühika. (Magistritöö, University of Tartu). University of Tartu, Institute of Psychology.
3.4.
2015
Hizhnyakov, V.; Loot, A.; Azizabadi, S.Ch.; Kaasik, H. (2015). Enhanced Dynamical Casimir Effect for Surface Plasmon Polaritons and Guided Dielectric Waves. Nonlinear Optics, OSA Technical Digest (online) (Optical Society of America, 2015), paper NW4A.8.: Nonlinear Optics 2015, Kauai, USA 26–31 Jul 2015. The Optical Society of America, NW4A.8.
3.1.
2014
Hizhnyakov, Vladimir; Kaasik, Helle; Tehver, Imbi (2014). Spontaneous nonparametric down-conversion of light. Applied Physics A. Materials Science & Processing, 115: META'13 4th International Conference on Metamaterials, Photonic Crystals, and Plasmonics; Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; March 18-22, 2013. Springer Verlag, 563−568. DOI: 10.1007/s00339-013-8020-9.
6.7.
2013
Kaasik, H. (2013). Elusündmuste seosed õpilaste isiksuseomaduste arenguga: 10-aastane longituuduuring (seminaritöö). 1−31.
1.1.
2011
Tehver, I.; Kaasik, H.; Hizhnyakov, V. (2011). Excitation profiles of resonant coherent Raman scattering by impurity molecules. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 42, 1958−1962. DOI: 10.1002/jrs.2954.
5.2.
2011
Kaasik, H.; Hizhnyakov, V. (2011). Eiconal resonance in quantum emission of a medium under high power laser excitation. Strong Nonlinear Vibronic and Electronic Interactions in Solids. Book of Abstracts: 3rd Bilateral Estonian-German Workshop “Strong Nonlinear Vibronic and Electronic Interactions in Solids”, Cottbus, Germany, June 13-15, 2011. Cottbus, Germany: Institute of Physics, Brandenburg University of Technology, 52.
6.2.
2011
Kaasik, H., Kaasik, L. (2011). Geomeetriline optika.
6.7.
2011
Kaasik, H.; Aret, A.; Kuusk, P. (2011). Füüsikakroonika 2010. Kaasik, H.; Aret, A.; Kuusk, P. (Toim.). Eesti Füüsika Seltsi aastaraamat 2010 (108−150). . Tartu: OÜ Intelligent Design.
6.7.
2010
Kaasik, H.; Aret, A.; Kuusk, P. (2010). Füüsikakroonika 2009. Kaasik, H.; Aret, A.; Kuusk, P.. Eesti Füüsika Seltsi aastaraamat 2009 (154−196). . Tartu: OÜ Intelligent Design.
3.1.
2009
Kaasik, H. (2009). Women in Physics in Estonia: Many Duties, One Life. WOMEN IN PHYSICS - 3RD IUPAP INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WOMEN IN PHYSICS Book Series: AIP Conference Proceedings, 1119: 3rd IUPAP International Conference on Women in Physics, OCT 08-10, 2008 Seoul, SOUTH KOREA. Ed. Hartline BK; Horton KR; Kaicher CM. Amer Inst Physics, 114−115.
3.4.
2009
Kimmel, V.; Kaasik, M.; Ots, R.; Orupõld, K.; Püttsepp, Ü.; Alliksaar, T.; Kaasik, H. (2009). Technological renovation influence on biogeochemical cycles in wetlands of North-East of Estonia. 6th International Symposium on Ecosystem Behaviour BIOGEOMON 2009 Conference Programme & Abstracts. Metlan työraportteja / Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 128.: BIOGEOMON 2009, Helsingi 29.06 - 3.07. 2009. Ed. Ukonmaanaho, L.; Nieminen, T.M.; Starr, M. Helsingi: Finnish Forest Research Institute, 502. (Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute; 128).
6.2.
2009
Kaasik, H. (2009). Casimiri efekt.
6.7.
2009
Kaasik, H.; Aret, A.; Kuusk, P. (2009). Füüsikakroonika 2008. Kaasik, H.; Aret, A.; Kuusk, P. (Toim.). Eesti Füüsika Seltsi aastaraamat 2008 (144−168). . Tartu: OÜ Intelligent Design.
5.2.
2008
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2008). Nonlinear conversion of strong laser light by an open dielectric medium. International Conference "Laser Optics 2008": Technical Program: Laser Optics 2008, Jun 23-28, St. Petersburg, Russia. St. Petersburg, 55−ThR1-p01.
6.7.
2008
Kaasik, H.; Aret, A.; Kuusk, P. (2008). Füüsikakroonika 2007. Eesti Füüsika Seltsi aastaraamat 2007 (106−148). . Atlex.
3.1.
2007
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2007). Quantum emission of light by medium with time-dependent refractive index. Proceedings of SPIE, 6726: ICONO 2007: Physics of Intense and Superintense Laser Fields; Attosecond Pulses; Quantum and Atomic Optics; and Engineering of Quantum Information, Minsk, 28.05-01.06.2007. Ed. Mikhail V. Fedorov, Wolfgang Sandner, Elisabeth Giacobino, Sergey Kilin, Sergei Kulik, Alexander Ser. Spie - International Society For Optical Engineering, 67262R. DOI: 10.1117/12.751785.
3.2.
2007
Raudma, T; Kaasik, H. (2007). Overview of work-life balance in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. In: "Women in sciences and high technology in the Baltic states - problems and solutions" FP6 BASNET project results (291−296). . Vilnius University.
6.7.
2007
Aret, A.; Kuusk, P.; Kaasik, H. (2007). Füüsikakroonika 2006. Eesti Füüsika Seltsi aastaraamat 2006 (84−126). . Tartu Ülikool.
3.1.
2006
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2006). Dynamical Casimir effect: quantum emission of a medium with time-dependent refractive index. IEEE Conference Proceedings: Northern Optics; Bergen, Norway; 14-16 June 2006. IEEE Operations Center, 7−11.
4.2.
2006
"Kaasik, Helle;Aret, Anna;Kuusk, Piret;Suurvarik, Pavel" (2006). Füüsikakroonika 2005. Eesti Füüsika Seltsi Aastaraamat, 115−150.
1.1.
2005
Hizhnyakov, V.; Boltrushko, V.; Kaasik, H.; Shelkan, A. (2005). Multiphonon processes in impurity centres: nonperturbative theory. physica status solidi (a), 202, 228−234.
3.4.
2005
Hiznjakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2005). Emission of dielectric with oscillating refractive index. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 21, 155−160.
1.1.
2004
Hizhnyakov, V.; Boltrushko, V.; Kaasik, H.; Sildos, I. (2004). Phase relaxation in the vicinity of the dynamic instability: anomalous temperature dependence of zero-phonon line. Journal of Luminescence, 107, 351−358.
1.1.
2003
Hizhnyakov, V.; Boltrushko, V.; Kaasik, H.; Sildos, I. (2003). Jahn-Teller effect in the excited state: Anomalous temperature dependence of the zero-phonon line. Advances in Quantum Chemistry, 44, 135−149.
1.1.
2003
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2003). Critical dependence of multiphonon transitions on interaction strength and temperature. Advances in Quantum Chemistry, 44, 151−168.
1.1.
2003
Hizhnyakov, V.; Boltrushko, V.; Kaasik, H.; Sildos, I. (2003). Strong Jahn-Teller effect in the excited state: Anomalous temperature dependence of the zero-phonon line. The Journal of Chemical Physics, 119 (12), 6290−6295.
3.1.
2003
Kaasik, M.; Kaasik, H. (2003). The Estonian mesoscale air pollution model. In: Melas, Dimitrios; Syrakov, Dimiter (Ed.). Air pollution processes in regional scale (135−143). . Dodrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers. (Nato Science Series: IV: Earth and Environmental Sciences; 30).
5.2.
2003
Hiznjakov, V.; Boltrusko, V.; Kaasik, H.; Sildos, I. (2003). Phase relaxation in the vicinity of the dynamic instability: anomalous temperature dependence of the zero-phonon line. 8th International Meeting on Hole Burning, Single Molecule, and Related Spectroscopies: Science and Applications (HBSM 2003), 27.07.-31.07.2003, Bozeman, Montana, USA. Bozeman, Montana, USA, 41.
5.2.
2003
Hiznjakov, V.; Kaasik, H.; Selg, M. (2003). Nonperturbative theory of multiphonon transitions: critical dependence on the interaction strength. 8th International Meeting on Hole Burning, Single Molecule, and Related Spectroscopies: Science and Applications (HBSM 2003), 27.07.-31.07.2003, Bozeman, Montana, USA. Bozeman, Montana, USA, 88.
6.3.
2003
Kaasik, H.; Lõhmus, J.; Palgi, L. (2003). Neutriino - viirastusest fundamentaalosakeseni. Lõhmus, J.; Veskimäe, R. (Toim.). Universumi mikromaailm (199−204). . Tallinn: REVES Grupp.
6.3.
2003
Kaasik, H.; Palgi, L. (2003). Neutriinoastronoomia ja -teleskoobid. Lõhmus, R.; Veskimäe, R. (Toim.). Universumi mikromaailm (218−222). . Tallinn: REVES Grupp.
1.1.
2002
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H.; Tehver, I. (2002). High-order vibrational relaxation: a nonperturbative theory. The European Physical Journal B, 28 (3), 271−276.
1.1.
2002
Tehver, I.; Kaasik, H.; Hizhnyakov, V. (2002). Transform method in resonance Raman scattering: effect of mode mixing. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 33 (8), 639−645.
1.1.
2002
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H.; Sildos, I. (2002). Zero-phonon lines: The effect of a strong softening of elastic springs in the excited state. physica status solidi (b), 234 (2), 644−653.
1.1.
2002
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2002). Temperature dependence of nonradiative transitions: A nonperturbative theory. The Journal of Chemical Physics, 116 (21), 9485−9491.
2.3.
2002
Kaasik, H. (2002). Nonperturbative theory of multiphonon vibrational relaxation and nonradiative transitions. (Doktoritöö, Tartu Ülikool, Füüsika-keemiateaduskond). Tartu: Tartu University Press.
3.1.
2002
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H.; Tehver, I. (2002). Mode Mixing in Resonance Raman Scattering: Reorganization of Chemical Bonds. 18th International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy; Budapest, Hungary; 25-30 August 2002. Ed. Mink, J.; Jalsovszky, G.; Keresztury, G. Canada: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 403−404.
5.2.
2002
Kaasik, M.; Kaasik, H. (2002). The Estonian Mesoscale Air Pollution Model. NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Air Pollution Processes in Regional Scale; Kallithea, Greece; June 13-15, 2002. Kallithea, Greece, 107.
1.1.
2001
Kaasik, M.; Kimmel, V.; Kaasik, H. (2001). An air quality modelling system for a medium-sized town: a case study in Estonia. International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 16, 519−527.
1.1.
2001
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2001). Nonperturbative theory of multiphonon anharmonic transitions. The Journal of Chemical Physics, 114 (7), 3127−3132.
3.1.
2001
Kaasik, M. Ploompuu, T., Sõukand, Ü, Kaasik, H. (2001). The impact of long-term air pollution to the sensitive natural ecosystems: a case study. In: Lekkas, T. D. (Ed.). Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (381−387). . Ermoupolis: University of the Aegean.
1.1.
2000
Kaasik, M.; Liblik, V.; Kaasik, H. (2000). Long-term deposition patterns of airborne wastes in the north-east of Estonia (vol 16, pg 315, 1999) : Correction. Oil Shale, 17 (1), 75−75.
1.1.
2000
Kaasik, M.; Room, R.; Royset, O.; Vadset, M.; Soukand, U.; Tougu, K.; Kaasik, H. (2000). Elemental and base anions deposition in the snow cover of north-eastern Estonia - The impact of industrial emissions. Water Air & Soil Pollution, 121, 349−366.
1.2.
2000
Palgi, L.; Kaasik, H. (2000). Just-so oscillations and anthropic principle. Hadronic Journal, 22, 535−545.
3.4.
2000
Hiznjakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2000). Ultrafast multiphonon vibrational relaxation. 17th International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy; Beijing, China; 20-25 August 2000. Ed. Zhang, S.-L.; Zhu, B.-F. Beijing: Peking University, 228−229.
5.2.
2000
Hiznjakov, V.; Selg, M.; Kink, R.; Kink, M.; Maksimov, J.; Kaasik, H. (2000). Hyperhot luminescence in atomic cryocrystals. Proc. XVIIIth Intern. Conf. on Raman Spectroscopy, Eds. Shu-Lin Zhang, Bang-fen Zhu (124−125). . Beijing: Peking University.
5.2.
2000
Hiznjakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2000). Nonperturbative theory of multiphonon transitions. Colossal magnetoresistance and Vibronic Interactions, Abstracts of the International Jahn-Teller Symposium. Boston, 9.1.
1.1.
1999
Kaasik, M.; Liblik, V.; Kaasik, H. (1999). Long-term deposition patterns of airborne wastes in the North-East of Estonia. Oil Shale, 16 (4), 315−329.
6.3.
1998
Kaasik, H.; Lõhmus, J.; Palgi, L. (1998). Neutriino - viirastusest fundamentaalosakeseni. Horisont, 3, 22−25.
6.3.
1998
Kaasik, H.; Palgi, L. (1998). Neutriinoastronoomia & neutriinoteleskoobid. Horisont, 3, 26−28.
1.2.
1997
Palgi, L.; Kaasik, H. (1997). On neutrino astronomy and neutrino physics in case of three neutrino maximal mixing. Hadronic Journal, 20, 575−584.
28.09.2021

Helle Kaasik

https://www.etis.ee/CV/Helle_Kaasik/eng
8.04.1971
+372 53479985
helle.kaasik@ut.ee

Career

Institutions and positions
01.12.2020–31.12.2020   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Physics, Specialist (0,20)
01.09.2019–31.08.2020   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, School of Theology and Religious Studies, Junior Research Fellow in Religious Studies (0,75)
01.09.2019–30.11.2020   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Physics, Research Fellow in Solid State Theory (0,25)
01.03.2019–31.08.2019   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Physics, Research Fellow in Solid State Theory (0,30)
01.01.2019–28.02.2019   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Physics, Research Fellow in Solid State Theory (0,45)
01.02.2016–31.12.2018   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Physics, Research Fellow in Solid State Theory (1,00)
01.01.2016–31.01.2016   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Physics, Research Fellow in Solid State Theory (1,00)
01.02.2013–31.12.2015   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Research Fellow in Solid State Theory (1,00)
01.02.2010–31.01.2013   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Research Fellow in Solid State Theory (1,00)
01.01.2010–31.01.2010   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Research Fellow (1,00)
01.01.2008–31.12.2009   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Research Fellow (1,00)
01.01.2007–31.12.2007   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Research Fellow (1,00)
01.03.2006–31.12.2006   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Research Fellow extraordinarius (1,00)
2005–2006   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Extraordinary Researcher (1,00)
2004–2005   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, postdoc (1,00)
01.01.2002–28.02.2006   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Research Fellow extraordinarius (1,00)
2000–2003   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology (old), Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Extraordinary Researcher (1,00)
 
 
Education
29.08.2016–...   
doctoral studies in religious studies, University of Tartu
2013–29.01.2016   
Masters' studies in psychology, University of Tartu
2010–2013   
BA studies in psychology, University of Tartu
1995–2002   
Ph.D. studies in theoretical physics, University of Tartu
1993–1995   
M. Sc. studies in theoretical physics, University of Tartu
1988–1993   
diploma in physics, University of Tartu
1985–1988   
Tallinn 1. Secondary School (Gustav Adolf Gymnasium)
 
 
R&D related managerial and administrative work
2004−...   
IUPAP workgroup "Women in Physics" Estonian team member
2006−2007   
EC FP6 project BASNET coordination board member

Qualifications

Academic degrees
Helle Kaasik, Master's Degree, 2016, (sup) Kairi Kreegipuu, Eesti ayahuasca tarvitajate psüühika (Psychology of ayahuasca users in Estonia), University of Tartu.
Helle Kaasik, Doctor's Degree, 2002, (sup) Vladimir Hižnjakov, Nonperturbative theory of multiphonon vibrational relaxation and nonradiative transitions (Nonperturbative theory of multiphonon vibrational relaxation and nonradiative transitions), University of Tartu, Faculty of Physics and Chemistry.
Helle Kaasik, Master's Degree, 1995, (sup) Laur Palgi, Kolme neutriino maksimaalne segunemine (Maximal mixing of three neutrinos), University of Tartu, Faculty of Physics and Chemistry.
Helle Kaasik, Phd student, (sup) Lea Altnurme; Kairi Kreegipuu, Ayahuasca rituaalides osalejate vaimsus ja psühholoogia (Spirituality and psychology of participants of ayahuasca rituals), University of Tartu, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, School of Theology and Religious Studies.
 
 
Fields of research
ETIS RESEARCH FIELD: 4. Natural Sciences and Engineering; 4.10. Physics and Technical Physics; SPECIFICATION: solid state physics, neutrino physics, environmental physics
ETIS RESEARCH FIELD: 2. Culture and Society; 2.2. Theology; CERCS RESEARCH FIELD: H160 General, systematic and practical Christian theology ; SPECIFICATION: ayahuasca rituals, Santo Daime
ETIS RESEARCH FIELD: 2. Culture and Society; 2.8. Psychology; CERCS RESEARCH FIELD: S260 Psychology ; SPECIFICATION: ayahuasca, psychedelics, mental health, personality, quality of life
 
 
Additional information
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Publications

Category
Year
Publication
 
1.1.
2021
Kaasik, Helle; Souza, Rita C. Z.; Zandonadi, Flávia S.; Tófoli, Luís Fernando; Sussulini, Alessandra (2021). Chemical Composition of Traditional and Analog Ayahuasca. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 53 (1), 65−75. DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2020.1815911.
1.1.
2021
Hizhnyakov, Vladimir; Boltrushko, Vadim; Kaasik, Helle; Orlovskii, Yurii (2021). Rare Earth Ions Doped Mixed Crystals for Fast Quantum Computers with Optical Frequency Qubits. Optics Communications, 485, 126693. DOI: 10.1016/j.optcom.2020.126693.
3.1.
2021
Kaasik, Helle ALtnurme, Lea (2021). Enteogeenne esoteerika ayahuasca kasutajate kogukonnas [Entheogenic esotericism in the ayahuasca user community]. Lea Altnurme (Toim.). Mitut usku Eesti V. Esoteerika eri (133−158). Tartu: Tartu Ülikooli Kirjastus.
1.1.
2020
Kaasik, Helle; Kreegipuu, Kairi; (2020). Ayahuasca Users in Estonia: Ceremonial Practices, Subjective Long-Term Effects, Mental Health, and Quality of Life. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 52 (3), 255−263. DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2020.1748773.
3.4.
2020
Hizhnyakov, Vladimir; Boltrushko, Vadim; Kaasik, Helle; Orlovskii, Yurii (2020). Rare-Earth Mixed Crystals for Fast Optical Quantum Computers. Qtech 2020: Quantum Technology International Conference – QTech 2020, 2.-4. Nov. 2020, online. Qtech 2020, 1.
1.1.
2019
Kaasik, Helle (2019). Ayahuasca rituaalne kasutamine Eestis [Ritual use of ayahuasca in Estonia]. Usuteaduslik Ajakiri, 75 (2), 118−146.
6.3.
2018
Kaasik, H. (2018). PhD student from Tartu University studies ritual use of psychedelic brew in Brazil. Research In Estonia.
3.1.
2017
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H.; Vaikjärv, T. (2017). Dynamical pseudo-Jahn-Teller effect: time evolution of quantum states above avoided crossing of electronic levels. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 833, 012013. DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/833/1/012013.
2.3.
2016
Kaasik, Helle (2016). Eesti ayahuasca tarvitajate psüühika [Psychology of Estonian ayahuasca users]. (Magistritöö, University of Tartu). University of Tartu, Institute of Psychology.
3.4.
2015
Hizhnyakov, V.; Loot, A.; Azizabadi, S.Ch.; Kaasik, H. (2015). Enhanced Dynamical Casimir Effect for Surface Plasmon Polaritons and Guided Dielectric Waves. Nonlinear Optics, OSA Technical Digest (online) (Optical Society of America, 2015), paper NW4A.8.: Nonlinear Optics 2015, Kauai, USA 26–31 Jul 2015. The Optical Society of America, NW4A.8.
3.1.
2014
Hizhnyakov, Vladimir; Kaasik, Helle; Tehver, Imbi (2014). Spontaneous nonparametric down-conversion of light. Applied Physics A. Materials Science & Processing, 115: META'13 4th International Conference on Metamaterials, Photonic Crystals, and Plasmonics; Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; March 18-22, 2013. Springer Verlag, 563−568. DOI: 10.1007/s00339-013-8020-9.
6.7.
2013
Kaasik, H. (2013). Elusündmuste seosed õpilaste isiksuseomaduste arenguga: 10-aastane longituuduuring (seminaritöö) [Relations between life events and development of personality in schoolchildren: a 10-years longitudinal study]. 1−31.
1.1.
2011
Tehver, I.; Kaasik, H.; Hizhnyakov, V. (2011). Excitation profiles of resonant coherent Raman scattering by impurity molecules. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 42, 1958−1962. DOI: 10.1002/jrs.2954.
5.2.
2011
Kaasik, H.; Hizhnyakov, V. (2011). Eiconal resonance in quantum emission of a medium under high power laser excitation. Strong Nonlinear Vibronic and Electronic Interactions in Solids. Book of Abstracts: 3rd Bilateral Estonian-German Workshop “Strong Nonlinear Vibronic and Electronic Interactions in Solids”, Cottbus, Germany, June 13-15, 2011. Cottbus, Germany: Institute of Physics, Brandenburg University of Technology, 52.
6.2.
2011
Kaasik, H., Kaasik, L. (2011). Geomeetriline optika.
6.7.
2011
Kaasik, H.; Aret, A.; Kuusk, P. (2011). Füüsikakroonika 2010. Kaasik, H.; Aret, A.; Kuusk, P. (Toim.). Eesti Füüsika Seltsi aastaraamat 2010 (108−150). . Tartu: OÜ Intelligent Design.
6.7.
2010
Kaasik, H.; Aret, A.; Kuusk, P. (2010). Füüsikakroonika 2009. Kaasik, H.; Aret, A.; Kuusk, P.. Eesti Füüsika Seltsi aastaraamat 2009 (154−196). . Tartu: OÜ Intelligent Design.
3.1.
2009
Kaasik, H. (2009). Women in Physics in Estonia: Many Duties, One Life. WOMEN IN PHYSICS - 3RD IUPAP INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WOMEN IN PHYSICS Book Series: AIP Conference Proceedings, 1119: 3rd IUPAP International Conference on Women in Physics, OCT 08-10, 2008 Seoul, SOUTH KOREA. Ed. Hartline BK; Horton KR; Kaicher CM. Amer Inst Physics, 114−115.
3.4.
2009
Kimmel, V.; Kaasik, M.; Ots, R.; Orupõld, K.; Püttsepp, Ü.; Alliksaar, T.; Kaasik, H. (2009). Technological renovation influence on biogeochemical cycles in wetlands of North-East of Estonia. 6th International Symposium on Ecosystem Behaviour BIOGEOMON 2009 Conference Programme & Abstracts. Metlan työraportteja / Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 128.: BIOGEOMON 2009, Helsingi 29.06 - 3.07. 2009. Ed. Ukonmaanaho, L.; Nieminen, T.M.; Starr, M. Helsingi: Finnish Forest Research Institute, 502. (Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute; 128).
6.2.
2009
Kaasik, H. (2009). Casimiri efekt [Casimir effect].
6.7.
2009
Kaasik, H.; Aret, A.; Kuusk, P. (2009). Füüsikakroonika 2008 [Estonian physics chronicle 2008]. Kaasik, H.; Aret, A.; Kuusk, P. (Toim.). Eesti Füüsika Seltsi aastaraamat 2008 (144−168). . Tartu: OÜ Intelligent Design.
5.2.
2008
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2008). Nonlinear conversion of strong laser light by an open dielectric medium. International Conference "Laser Optics 2008": Technical Program: Laser Optics 2008, Jun 23-28, St. Petersburg, Russia. St. Petersburg, 55−ThR1-p01.
6.7.
2008
Kaasik, H.; Aret, A.; Kuusk, P. (2008). Füüsikakroonika 2007. Eesti Füüsika Seltsi aastaraamat 2007 (106−148). . Atlex.
3.1.
2007
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2007). Quantum emission of light by medium with time-dependent refractive index. Proceedings of SPIE, 6726: ICONO 2007: Physics of Intense and Superintense Laser Fields; Attosecond Pulses; Quantum and Atomic Optics; and Engineering of Quantum Information, Minsk, 28.05-01.06.2007. Ed. Mikhail V. Fedorov, Wolfgang Sandner, Elisabeth Giacobino, Sergey Kilin, Sergei Kulik, Alexander Ser. Spie - International Society For Optical Engineering, 67262R. DOI: 10.1117/12.751785.
3.2.
2007
Raudma, T; Kaasik, H. (2007). Overview of work-life balance in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. In: "Women in sciences and high technology in the Baltic states - problems and solutions" FP6 BASNET project results (291−296). . Vilnius University.
6.7.
2007
Aret, A.; Kuusk, P.; Kaasik, H. (2007). Füüsikakroonika 2006. Eesti Füüsika Seltsi aastaraamat 2006 (84−126). . Tartu Ülikool.
3.1.
2006
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2006). Dynamical Casimir effect: quantum emission of a medium with time-dependent refractive index. IEEE Conference Proceedings: Northern Optics; Bergen, Norway; 14-16 June 2006. IEEE Operations Center, 7−11.
4.2.
2006
"Kaasik, Helle;Aret, Anna;Kuusk, Piret;Suurvarik, Pavel" (2006). Füüsikakroonika 2005. Eesti Füüsika Seltsi Aastaraamat, 115−150.
1.1.
2005
Hizhnyakov, V.; Boltrushko, V.; Kaasik, H.; Shelkan, A. (2005). Multiphonon processes in impurity centres: nonperturbative theory. physica status solidi (a), 202, 228−234.
3.4.
2005
Hiznjakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2005). Emission of dielectric with oscillating refractive index. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 21, 155−160.
1.1.
2004
Hizhnyakov, V.; Boltrushko, V.; Kaasik, H.; Sildos, I. (2004). Phase relaxation in the vicinity of the dynamic instability: anomalous temperature dependence of zero-phonon line. Journal of Luminescence, 107, 351−358.
1.1.
2003
Hizhnyakov, V.; Boltrushko, V.; Kaasik, H.; Sildos, I. (2003). Jahn-Teller effect in the excited state: Anomalous temperature dependence of the zero-phonon line. Advances in Quantum Chemistry, 44, 135−149.
1.1.
2003
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2003). Critical dependence of multiphonon transitions on interaction strength and temperature. Advances in Quantum Chemistry, 44, 151−168.
1.1.
2003
Hizhnyakov, V.; Boltrushko, V.; Kaasik, H.; Sildos, I. (2003). Strong Jahn-Teller effect in the excited state: Anomalous temperature dependence of the zero-phonon line. The Journal of Chemical Physics, 119 (12), 6290−6295.
3.1.
2003
Kaasik, M.; Kaasik, H. (2003). The Estonian mesoscale air pollution model. In: Melas, Dimitrios; Syrakov, Dimiter (Ed.). Air pollution processes in regional scale (135−143). . Dodrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers. (Nato Science Series: IV: Earth and Environmental Sciences; 30).
5.2.
2003
Hiznjakov, V.; Boltrusko, V.; Kaasik, H.; Sildos, I. (2003). Phase relaxation in the vicinity of the dynamic instability: anomalous temperature dependence of the zero-phonon line. 8th International Meeting on Hole Burning, Single Molecule, and Related Spectroscopies: Science and Applications (HBSM 2003), 27.07.-31.07.2003, Bozeman, Montana, USA. Bozeman, Montana, USA, 41.
5.2.
2003
Hiznjakov, V.; Kaasik, H.; Selg, M. (2003). Nonperturbative theory of multiphonon transitions: critical dependence on the interaction strength. 8th International Meeting on Hole Burning, Single Molecule, and Related Spectroscopies: Science and Applications (HBSM 2003), 27.07.-31.07.2003, Bozeman, Montana, USA. Bozeman, Montana, USA, 88.
6.3.
2003
Kaasik, H.; Lõhmus, J.; Palgi, L. (2003). Neutriino - viirastusest fundamentaalosakeseni [Neutriino - viirastusest fundamentaalosakeseni]. Lõhmus, J.; Veskimäe, R. (Toim.). Universumi mikromaailm (199−204). . Tallinn: REVES Grupp.
6.3.
2003
Kaasik, H.; Palgi, L. (2003). Neutriinoastronoomia ja -teleskoobid [Neutriinoastronoomia ja -teleskoobid]. Lõhmus, R.; Veskimäe, R. (Toim.). Universumi mikromaailm (218−222). . Tallinn: REVES Grupp.
1.1.
2002
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H.; Tehver, I. (2002). High-order vibrational relaxation: a nonperturbative theory. The European Physical Journal B, 28 (3), 271−276.
1.1.
2002
Tehver, I.; Kaasik, H.; Hizhnyakov, V. (2002). Transform method in resonance Raman scattering: effect of mode mixing. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 33 (8), 639−645.
1.1.
2002
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H.; Sildos, I. (2002). Zero-phonon lines: The effect of a strong softening of elastic springs in the excited state. physica status solidi (b), 234 (2), 644−653.
1.1.
2002
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2002). Temperature dependence of nonradiative transitions: A nonperturbative theory. The Journal of Chemical Physics, 116 (21), 9485−9491.
2.3.
2002
Kaasik, H. (2002). Nonperturbative theory of multiphonon vibrational relaxation and nonradiative transitions. (Doktoritöö, Tartu Ülikool, Füüsika-keemiateaduskond). Tartu: Tartu University Press.
3.1.
2002
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H.; Tehver, I. (2002). Mode Mixing in Resonance Raman Scattering: Reorganization of Chemical Bonds. 18th International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy; Budapest, Hungary; 25-30 August 2002. Ed. Mink, J.; Jalsovszky, G.; Keresztury, G. Canada: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 403−404.
5.2.
2002
Kaasik, M.; Kaasik, H. (2002). The Estonian Mesoscale Air Pollution Model. NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Air Pollution Processes in Regional Scale; Kallithea, Greece; June 13-15, 2002. Kallithea, Greece, 107.
1.1.
2001
Kaasik, M.; Kimmel, V.; Kaasik, H. (2001). An air quality modelling system for a medium-sized town: a case study in Estonia. International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 16, 519−527.
1.1.
2001
Hizhnyakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2001). Nonperturbative theory of multiphonon anharmonic transitions. The Journal of Chemical Physics, 114 (7), 3127−3132.
3.1.
2001
Kaasik, M. Ploompuu, T., Sõukand, Ü, Kaasik, H. (2001). The impact of long-term air pollution to the sensitive natural ecosystems: a case study. In: Lekkas, T. D. (Ed.). Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (381−387). . Ermoupolis: University of the Aegean.
1.1.
2000
Kaasik, M.; Liblik, V.; Kaasik, H. (2000). Long-term deposition patterns of airborne wastes in the north-east of Estonia (vol 16, pg 315, 1999) : Correction. Oil Shale, 17 (1), 75−75.
1.1.
2000
Kaasik, M.; Room, R.; Royset, O.; Vadset, M.; Soukand, U.; Tougu, K.; Kaasik, H. (2000). Elemental and base anions deposition in the snow cover of north-eastern Estonia - The impact of industrial emissions. Water Air & Soil Pollution, 121, 349−366.
1.2.
2000
Palgi, L.; Kaasik, H. (2000). Just-so oscillations and anthropic principle. Hadronic Journal, 22, 535−545.
3.4.
2000
Hiznjakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2000). Ultrafast multiphonon vibrational relaxation. 17th International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy; Beijing, China; 20-25 August 2000. Ed. Zhang, S.-L.; Zhu, B.-F. Beijing: Peking University, 228−229.
5.2.
2000
Hiznjakov, V.; Selg, M.; Kink, R.; Kink, M.; Maksimov, J.; Kaasik, H. (2000). Hyperhot luminescence in atomic cryocrystals. Proc. XVIIIth Intern. Conf. on Raman Spectroscopy, Eds. Shu-Lin Zhang, Bang-fen Zhu (124−125). . Beijing: Peking University.
5.2.
2000
Hiznjakov, V.; Kaasik, H. (2000). Nonperturbative theory of multiphonon transitions. Colossal magnetoresistance and Vibronic Interactions, Abstracts of the International Jahn-Teller Symposium. Boston, 9.1.
1.1.
1999
Kaasik, M.; Liblik, V.; Kaasik, H. (1999). Long-term deposition patterns of airborne wastes in the North-East of Estonia. Oil Shale, 16 (4), 315−329.
6.3.
1998
Kaasik, H.; Lõhmus, J.; Palgi, L. (1998). Neutriino - viirastusest fundamentaalosakeseni [Neutriino - viirastusest fundamentaalosakeseni]. Horisont, 3, 22−25.
6.3.
1998
Kaasik, H.; Palgi, L. (1998). Neutriinoastronoomia & neutriinoteleskoobid [Neutriinoastronoomia & neutriinoteleskoobid]. Horisont, 3, 26−28.
1.2.
1997
Palgi, L.; Kaasik, H. (1997). On neutrino astronomy and neutrino physics in case of three neutrino maximal mixing. Hadronic Journal, 20, 575−584.
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