Erwin A.J.M. Bente

Dr. Bente is an Associate Professor at TU Eindhoven, leading research in photonic integration and semiconductor laser systems. His work spans tunable single-frequency lasers, modelocked frequency comb sources, and applications in medical imaging and sensing.

Research focus areas:

• Indium phosphide photonic integration
• Laser frequency stabilization
• Extended-cavity semiconductor lasers
• Optical coherence tomography systems

Recent breakthroughs include silicon nitride metalenses for advanced imaging and optical phased arrays with programmable beam control. His group holds patents on laser system designs and collaborates with industrial partners including ASML and Philips.