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J. Van Erps obtained his PhD in Photonics Engineering in 2008 at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Since 2013, he is a professor teaching Optical Communication Systems; Photonics; Technology and Applications of Electronics and Photonics. His research expertise lies in: (1) Freeform optics manufacturing; (2) Laser-based micromachining and 3D nanoprinting; (3) Applied Photonics Innovation; (4) Experimental work on non-linear integrated photonics.
J. Van Erps is also core lab manager of B-PHOT within the Strategic Research Centre "Flanders Make" and he has a large track record of research projects in collaboration with industry.
Education/Academic qualification
Engineering, PhD, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Award Date: 28 May 2008
Engineering, Ir, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Award Date: 4 Jul 2003
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FWOTM1115: Generic 3D micro-structured optical waveguide interconnect platform for photonic integrated circuits
1/10/22 → 30/09/25
Project: Fundamental
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OZR3929: Bilateral cooperation within the framework of a joint doctoral project: benchfee for joint PhD VUB - UGent, KYRIAZIS Athanasios
17/08/21 → 16/08/25
Project: Fundamental
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IOF3019: GEAR: “Brussels Photonics 2025: Photonics Innovation Powerhouse for Europe and Beyond”
Thienpont, H., Ottevaere, H., Berghmans, F., Vermeulen, N., Virte, M., Geernaert, T., Van Erps, J., Vervaeke, M., Meulebroeck, W., Panayotov, K. & Duerr, F.
1/01/21 → 31/12/25
Project: Applied
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iBOF/21/084: Unlocking the Dark Universe with Gravitational Wave Observations: from Quantum Optics to Quantum Gravity
Mariotti, A., Hertog, T., Sana, H., Tavernier, F., van Remortel, N., Detavernier, C., Sevrin, A., Vervaeke, M. & Van Erps, J.
1/01/21 → 31/12/24
Project: Fundamental
Research output
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Characterization of scintillating materials in use for brachytherapy fiber based dosimeters
Cometti, S., Gierej, A., Giaz, A., Lomazzi, S., Baghdasaryan, T., Van Erps, J., Berghmans, F., Santoro, R., Caccia, M. & O'keeffe, S., 1 Nov 2022, In: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A. 1042, p. 1-7 7 p., 167083.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Design, laser direct writing prototyping, and characterization of fan-out diffractive optical elements for optical interconnect applications
Kyriazis, A., Vanmol, K., Belay, G. Y., Thienpont, H. & Van Erps, J., 2022, Design, laser direct writing prototyping, and characterization of fan-out diffractive optical elements for optical interconnect applications. Herkommer, A. M., VonFreymann, G. & Flury, M. (eds.). SPIE, Vol. 12135. p. 1-9 9 p. 1213505Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper
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Design, tolerancing and fabrication of a freeform lightguide based on the flow-line method
Sorgato, S., Smeesters, L., Vervaeke, M., Rochlitz, K., Rosseel, D., Verbaenen, J., Thienpont, H., Geernaert, T. & Van Erps, J., 2022, Design, tolerancing and fabrication of a freeform lightguide based on the flow-line method. SPIE, Vol. 12220. p. 1-4 4 p. 122200CResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper
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Design and demonstration of a six-channel multiresolution imaging system
Belay, G. Y., Bollhorst, R., Vervaeke, M., Thienpont, H. & Van Erps, J., 1 Apr 2022, In: Applied Optics. 61, 10, p. 2683-2689 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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ETpathfinder: a cryogenic testbed for interferometric gravitational-wave detectors
Sevrin, A., Van Erps, J., Thienpont, H. & Vervaeke, M., 26 Sep 2022, In: Classical and Quantum Gravity. 39, 21, p. 1-24 24 p., 215008.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Barco Prijs voor Afstudeerwerken
Van Erps, Jürgen (Recipient), 2003
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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BARCO-prize for master thesis 2003 to Jurgen Van Erps, "Micro-optical components for reconfigurable optical interconnects",
Van Erps, Jürgen (Recipient), 2003
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Barco Prize for Scientific Research
Van Erps, Jürgen (Recipient), 23 Oct 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Student Networking Award
Van Erps, Jürgen (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Student Networking Award
Van Erps, Jürgen (Recipient), May 2007
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Possibilities of advanced 3D printing to produce chromatographic supports with 1-micron resolution
Fréderick Matheuse (Speaker), Yoachim Vanderheyden (Contributor), Koen Vanmol (Contributor), Jürgen Albert Van Erps (Contributor), Wim De Malsche (Contributor), Prof. Dr. Ir. Heidi Ottevaere (Contributor) & Gert Desmet (Contributor)
19 Jun 2017 → 22 Jun 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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The Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) (External organisation)
Jürgen Albert Van Erps (Member)
1 Jun 2012Activity: Membership › Membership of external research organisation
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Automatic higher-order dispersion measurement and compensation of a 1.28 Tbaud signal
Jürgen Albert Van Erps (Speaker)
2011Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk at an external academic organisation
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Optical Society of America (OSA) (External organisation)
Jürgen Albert Van Erps (Member)
23 Apr 2009 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of peer-review panel or committee
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SPIE Photonics West 2009
Jürgen Albert Van Erps (Speaker)
24 Jan 2009 → 29 Jan 2009Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
Press / Media
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Surfen we binnenkort aan de snelheid van het licht?
25/09/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Prijzen voor communicatieve en maatschappelijk bewuste ingenieurs
1/06/04
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Thesis
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Advanced deep proton writing and its impact on optical fiber connector technology
Author: Ebraert, E., Van Erps, J. A., Watte, J., Vounckx, R., Deconinck, J., Thienpont, H., Van Hemelrijck, D., Mohr, J., Beri, S. & Van de Voorde, I., 30 Jan 2017Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Biopolymers immobilized on Polyester Membranes: a new vision towards ocular regeneration
Author: Van Hoorick, J., Dubruel, P., Van Vlierberghe, S., Van Erps, J., Thienpont, H., Rahier, H., Vounckx, R., Ballet, S., Du Prez, F., Hoogenboom, R., Gheysens, T., Ovsianikov, A. & Koppen, C., Dec 2019Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Design and 3D nanoprinting of fan-out diffractive elements for single-core to multicore fiber connections
Author: le Sage, B. & Van Erps, J., 28 Jun 2019Supervisor: Belay, G. Y. (Advisor) & Vanmol, K. (Advisor)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Design and fabrication of high aspect ratio polymer micro-pillar waveguides
Author: Rwamucyo, B., Van Erps, J. A. & Ebraert, E., 2016Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Design Methodologies for Dynamic beam Shaping in Laser-Based 3D Printing Applications
Author: Morsy, A. & Van Erps, J., 2020Supervisor: Belay, G. Y. (Promotor)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis