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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, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Award Date: 28 May 2008
Engineering, Ir, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Award Date: 4 Jul 2003
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EUAR126: DIGITALIS : The European Digital Innovation Hub for Manufacturing Industry.
1/11/22 → 31/10/25
Project: Applied
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FWOTM1115: Generic 3D micro-structured optical waveguide interconnect platform for photonic integrated circuits
Van Erps, J. & Vanmol, K.
1/10/22 → 30/09/25
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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Role of Nanocellulose in Light Harvesting and Artificial Photosynthesis
Samyn, P., Rastogi, V. K., Baba, N. S. S. & Van Erps, J., Jun 2023, In: Catalysts. 13, 6, p. 1-49 49 p., 986.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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. Winston, R., Koshel, R. J. & Jiang, L. (eds.). SPIE, Vol. 12220. p. 1-4 4 p. 122200C. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 12220).Research 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
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)4 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
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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), May 2007
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)
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)
1 Jun 2009 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of peer-review panel or committee
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Optical Society of America (OSA) (External organisation)
Jürgen Albert Van Erps (Member)
1 Apr 2009 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of peer-review panel or committee
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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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
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Direct laser writing of waveguide bragg gratings for bio-sensing applications
Author: Karapetyan, N., Baghdasaryan, T., Van Erps, J. & Geernaert, T., 2020Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Expanded Beam Fiber Connector Components Based on 3D Nanoprinted Optical Structures
Author: Wang, L., Van Erps, J. A. & Vanmol, K., 10 Jun 2017Student thesis: Master's Thesis