PhD in Photonics: Fiber Sensing & Laser Dynamics

Technical University of Denmark; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 20 088 - 26 784; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in Brussels invites applications for a full-time PhD-scholarship in photonics within the Brussels Photonics (B-PHOT) group. The project focuses on laser-dynamics-based fiber sensing to detect ultrasonic guided waves, with a collaboration across disciplines and strict emphasis on innovation.

The candidate will work on experimental setups, simulations and benchmarking, joining a renowned team that partners with industry and academia.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field (Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics or Applied Math).
• Strong knowledge of photonics, sensing, laser physics or nonlinear dynamics is a plus.
• Good programming skills (MATLAB/Python or similar) and willingness to learn.
• Excellent English skills (CEFR C1) and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Responsabilités

• Construct an experimental setup for precise ultrasonic guided wave generation.
• Explore strategies for interrogating optical fibers using laser dynamics.
• Benchmark the most promising strategies focusing on sensitivity and speed.
• Collaborate with a second PhD researcher to optimize the fiber-sensor architecture.

Connaissances

Photonic systems

Laser physics

Numerical methods

Time management

Formation

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering/Physics/Photonics

Outils

Lumerical FDTD

Interconnect

PICWave

MATLAB

Python

Description du poste

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in Brussels invites applications for a full-time PhD-scholarship in photonics within the Brussels Photonics (B-PHOT) group. The project focuses on laser-dynamics-based fiber sensing to detect ultrasonic guided waves, with a collaboration across disciplines and strict emphasis on innovation.

The candidate will work on experimental setups, simulations and benchmarking, joining a renowned team that partners with industry and academia.