Jan Coosemans

Jan Coosemans is a Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel's Faculty of Engineering Sciences, working within the Electrical Engineering-Power Technology department and MOBI - Electromobility Research Centre. His research focuses on photonics and optoelectronics with specialization in Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes (SPADs) and optical data communications systems.

His research interests span Photonics, Optoelectronics, Single-Photon Avalanche Diodes (SPADs), Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging, Visible Light Communication, and Vehicular Communication. His work bridges theoretical photonics with practical applications in optical wireless communications and vehicular networks.

His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on optical communication systems, particularly vehicular visible light communication and SPAD-based technologies. These works reveal trends toward practical implementations of photonics in real-world communication scenarios, with emphasis on signal processing, noise reduction, and channel modeling for automotive applications.

Coosemans is actively involved in multiple research projects including:

• IOFPOC64: A robust bidirectional optical data communication system based on single-photon avalanche diodes (2024-2026)
• BRGEOZ442: ILSF 2024 - MAGIC WITH LIGHT – MERLIN BASE (2024)
• OZR3836: Research on the potential of single-photon detection in digital optical communication (2021-2022)

He participated in the I Love Science Festival in October 2024 as an advisor, demonstrating his engagement with science communication. His research is conducted primarily through the MOBI - Electromobility Research Centre at VUB, where he collaborates with researchers like M. Kuijk, V.A. Jacobs, and others on cutting-edge photonics applications.