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Persoonlijk profiel
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.
Opleiding / Academische kwalificatie
Ingenieurswetenschappen, Dr, Interfacing micro-components for optical interconnections from the FTTH-level to the PCB-level, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Datum van toekenning: 28 mei 2008
Burgerlijk Ingenieur, Ir, Burgerlijk Electrotechnisch Ingenieur, afstudeerrichting Fotonica, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Datum van toekenning: 4 jul. 2003
Vingerafdruk
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Samenwerkingen en hoofdonderzoeksgebieden uit de afgelopen vijf jaar
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SOCMAAK44: SBO project GENIMA
Van Erps, J. (Administrative Promotor)
1/04/26 → 31/03/30
Project: Toegepast
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SOCMAAK43: INFRA project MOBISENSE
Van Erps, J. (Administrative Promotor) & Helsen, J. (CoI (Co-Promotor))
1/01/26 → 31/12/26
Project: Toegepast
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FWOTM1312: 3D-geprinte adaptieve fotonische lantaarn-gebaseerde detectie-eenheid voor astrofotonische toepassingen mogelijk gemaakt door twee-foton polymerisatie direct laser schrijven en elektrisch schakelbare vloeibare kristallen
Nacar, A. (Mandataris), Van Erps, J. (Administrative Promotor) & Baghdasaryan, T. (CoI (Co-Promotor))
1/11/25 → 31/10/29
Project: Fundamenteel
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SOCMAAK40: Flanders Make infrastructure master plan
Van Erps, J. (Administrative Promotor)
1/01/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Toegepast
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OZR4287: Financiering MZW OZR: Nano-optische oppervlakte-finissering en sub-micron structurering van extreme materialen voor vrije vorm optiek
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: Fundamenteel
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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 mrt. 2026, In: Journal of Physics: Photonics. 8, 1, blz. 1-30 30 blz., 012005.Onderzoeksoutput: Article › peer review
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Design and fabrication of ultra-compact 3D photonic lanterns using two-photon polymerization-based direct laser writing
Nacar, A., Van Erps, J., Vanmol, K. & Baghdasaryan, T., 2026, Proceedings of SPIE Photonics Europe: Optical and Photonic Microsystems: Technology and Applications. SPIE, Vol. 14088. blz. 1-5 5 blz. (Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 14088).Onderzoeksoutput: Conference paper
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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, blz. 1-11 11 blz., 3700111.Onderzoeksoutput: Article › peer review
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OPTICAL INTERPOSER
Thienpont, H. (Uitvinder), Van Erps, J. (Uitvinder) & Vanmol, K. (Uitvinder), 2026, USPTO, Octrooi Nr. US20260072217A1Onderzoeksoutput: 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, blz. 1-11 11 blz., 3700309.Onderzoeksoutput: Article › peer review
Open AccessBestand1 Citaat (Scopus)21 Downloads (Pure)
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
Dataset
Prijzen
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Barco Prijs voor Afstudeerwerken
Van Erps, J. A. (Recipient), 2003
Prijs: 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
Prijs: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Barco Prize for Scientific Research
Van Erps, J. A. (Recipient), 23 okt. 2008
Prijs: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Student Networking Award
Van Erps, J. A. (Recipient), 2006
Prijs: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Student Networking Award
Van Erps, J. A. (Recipient), mei 2007
Prijs: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activiteiten
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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. 2026Activiteit: 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)
mrt. 2025 → sep. 2025Activiteit: 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. 2017Activiteit: Talk or presentation at a conference
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The Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) (Externe Organisatie)
Van Erps, J. A. (Member)
1 jun. 2012Activiteit: 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)
2011Activiteit: Talk at an external academic organisation
Knipsels
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Surfen we binnenkort aan de snelheid van het licht?
25/09/18
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Scriptie
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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), 2023Scriptie/Masterproef: 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. 2019Scriptie/Masterproef: 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), 2016Scriptie/Masterproef: 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), 2020Scriptie/Masterproef: 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), 2020Scriptie/Masterproef: Master's Thesis