Fabian Duerr

Fabian Duerr is a Research Fellow at the Brussels Photonics team within the Faculty of Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, specializing in Applied Physics and Photonics. His research bridges optical engineering and practical applications, focusing on freeform optics, photonics innovation, and advanced manufacturing techniques.

Research interests center on optical design optimization, including cost-efficient lens production, 3D bioprinting scaffolds via stereolithography, and genetic algorithm-driven system design. His work emphasizes industrial applicability and precision in medical and imaging technologies.

Recipient of multiple awards including the OSA Nonimaging Optical Design Award (2014) and Best Student Paper Award (2012), he leads projects on nano-optical surface finishing and photonics innovation. Supervised Master's theses on optical design applications and contributes to EU-funded initiatives advancing photonics infrastructure.