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Expertise
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, Interfacing micro-components for optical interconnections from the FTTH-level to the PCB-level, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Award Date: 28 May 2008
Engineering, Ir, Electrotechnical Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Award Date: 4 Jul 2003
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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SOCMAAK44: SBO project GENIMA - Generative ENgineering for Integrated Mechanical Assemblies
Van Erps, J. (Administrative Promotor)
1/04/26 → 31/03/30
Project: Applied
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SOCMAAK43: INFRA project MOBISENSE - Mobile versatile data acquisition and spectroscopic sensing infrastructure
Van Erps, J. (Administrative Promotor) & Helsen, J. (CoI (Co-Promotor))
1/01/26 → 31/12/26
Project: Applied
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FWOTM1312: 3D-printed adaptive single-platform photonic lantern-based detection unit for astrophotonics application enabled by two-photon polymerization direct laser writing and electrically switchable liquid crystals.
Nacar, A. (Mandate), Van Erps, J. (Administrative Promotor) & Baghdasaryan, T. (CoI (Co-Promotor))
1/11/25 → 31/10/29
Project: Fundamental
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SOCMAAK40: Flanders Make Infrastructure Master Plan 2024-2027 (WP3 & WP5)
Van Erps, J. (Administrative Promotor)
1/01/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Applied
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OZR4287: Financiering MZW OZR: Nano-optical surface finishing and sub-micron structuring of extreme materials for freeform optics
Thienpont, H. (Administrative Promotor), Duerr, F. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Van Erps, J. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Vervaeke, M. (CoI (Co-Promotor)) & Ottevaere, H. (CoI (Co-Promotor))
24/04/24 → 24/04/28
Project: Fundamental
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Deep learning across optical system workflow: a comprehensive review from design to assembly
Nie, Y., Su, R., Thibault, S., Christoph, M., Van Erps, J., Thienpont, H. & Ottevaere, P. D. I. H., 1 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Physics: Photonics. 8, 1, p. 1-30 30 p., 012005.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Monolithic Fiber-Integrated Diffractive Beam Splitter for Compact Single-Core to Multi-Core Coupling
Kyriazis, A., Vanmol, K., Sorgato, S., Guessoum, S. E., Virte, M., Van Steenberge, G. & Van Erps, J., 2026, In: IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics. 32, 2, p. 1-11 11 p., 3700111.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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OPTICAL INTERPOSER
Thienpont, H. (Inventor), Van Erps, J. (Inventor) & Vanmol, K. (Inventor), 2026, Patent No. US20260072217A1Research output: Patent
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Simple design of an ultra-compact standalone and versatile 1x5 photonic lantern fabricated with two-photon polymerization-based direct laser writing
Nacar, A., Vanmol, K., Baghdasaryan, T. & Van Erps, J., 2026, In: IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics. 32, 2, p. 1-11 11 p., 3700309.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Two-photon polymerization-based direct laser writing fabrication of ultra-compact and versatile integrated photonic lanterns.
Nacar, A., Van Erps, J., Baghdasaryan, T. & Vanmol, K., 13 Jan 2026. 1 p.Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Poster
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Datasets
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The dataset for publication "Characterization of scintillating materials in use for brachytherapy fiber based dosimeters" by S. Commeti, et al., Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, 2022
Cometti, S. (Creator), Gierej, A. (Creator), Giaz, A. (Creator), Lomazzi, S. (Creator), Baghdasaryan, T. (Creator), Van Erps, J. (Creator), Berghmans, F. (Creator), Santoro, R. (Creator), Caccia, M. (Creator) & O'Keeffe, S. (Creator), Zenodo, 2022
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7078874, https://zenodo.org/record/7079065#.Y8fzfnbMI2w
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Prizes
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Barco Prijs voor Afstudeerwerken
Van Erps, J. A. (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, J. A. (Recipient), 2003
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Barco Prize for Scientific Research
Van Erps, J. A. (Recipient), 23 Oct 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Student Networking Award
Van Erps, J. A. (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Student Networking Award
Van Erps, J. A. (Recipient), May 2007
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Design and fabrication of ultra-compact 3D photonic lanterns using two-photon polymerization-based direct laser writing
Nacar, A. (Speaker), Van Erps, J. (Contributor), Baghdasaryan, T. (Contributor) & Vanmol, K. (Contributor)
14 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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FWO PhD Fellowship Fundamental Research Proposal : 3D-printed adaptive single-platform photonic lantern-based detection unit for astrophotonics application enabled by two-photon polymerization direct laser writing and electrically switchable liquid crystals.
Nacar, A. (Recipient), Van Erps, J. (Supervisor) & Baghdasaryan, T. (Supervisor)
Mar 2025 → Sept 2025Activity: Other › Written proposal
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Possibilities of advanced 3D printing to produce chromatographic supports with 1-micron resolution
Matheuse, F. (Speaker), Vanderheyden, Y. (Contributor), Vanmol, K. (Contributor), Van Erps, J. A. (Contributor), De Malsche, W. (Contributor), Ottevaere, P. D. I. H. (Contributor) & Desmet, G. (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)
Van Erps, J. A. (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
Van Erps, J. A. (Speaker)
2011Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk at an external academic organisation
Press/Media
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Surfen we binnenkort aan de snelheid van het licht?
25/09/18
1 item of Media coverage
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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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3D printing of scaffolds for liver-on-chip (using two-photon polymerization)
Akrour, R. ((PhD) Student), Ottevaere, P. D. I. H. (Promotor), Van Erps, J. (Promotor), Vanmol, K. (Advisor) & Vandermotten, M. (Advisor), 2023Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Design and 3D nanoprinting of fan-out diffractive elements for single-core to multicore fiber connections
le Sage, B. ((PhD) Student) & Van Erps, J. (Promotor), Belay, G. Y. (Advisor) & Vanmol, K. (Advisor), 28 Jun 2019Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Design and fabrication of high aspect ratio polymer micro-pillar waveguides
Rwamucyo, B. ((PhD) Student), Van Erps, J. A. (Promotor) & Ebraert, E. (Promotor), 2016Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Design Methodologies for Dynamic beam Shaping in Laser-Based 3D Printing Applications
Morsy, A. ((PhD) Student) & Van Erps, J. (Promotor), Belay, G. Y. (Promotor), 2020Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Direct laser writing of waveguide bragg gratings for bio-sensing applications
Karapetyan, N. ((PhD) Student), Baghdasaryan, T. (Promotor), Van Erps, J. (Promotor) & Geernaert, T. (Promotor), 2020Student thesis: Master's Thesis