Henrie P.A. van den Boom

Henrie P.A. van den Boom is an Assistant Professor in Electro-Optical Communication Systems at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Institute for Photonic Integration (IPI). His research focuses on optical communication systems, plastic optical fibers (POF), and sensor applications. He holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering from TU/e (1984) and has been involved in national and international projects like POF PLUS and BONE, advancing POF-based networks and medical sensors.

Key research interests include radio over fiber, low-cost sensor systems for healthcare (e.g., sleep disorder monitoring), and high-speed POF transmission. He has authored/co-authored over 200 publications and serves as Treasurer of the IEEE Photonics Benelux Chapter.

His work bridges academic research with practical applications, such as developing optical pressure sensing mattresses and gigabit POF Ethernet specifications. Collaborations with sleep medicine centers and industry partners underscore his commitment to translating innovations into real-world solutions.

• Education: MSc Electrical Engineering, TU/e (1984)
• Projects: POF PLUS (2008–2011), BONE (2008–2011), ALPHA (2008–2011)
• Awards: Leadership in IEEE Photonics Benelux Chapter

He teaches optical fiber communications and has supervised 7 academic works, though specific advisee names are not listed in available texts.