Jasper de Graaf

Jasper de Graaf is a Research Fellow at the Photonic Integration group within the Electrical Engineering department of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on leveraging advanced photonic integrated circuit technology to develop Terahertz generation systems for applications in sensing and high-speed communications.

• Education: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (with distinction, 2020), Eindhoven University of Technology; Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology (2015-2020)
• Collaborations: Aarhus University (internship), ASML (graduation project collaboration)

Research Interests

• Terahertz generation using integrated photonics
• Photonic integrated circuit design and fabrication
• Waveguide engineering for high-speed communication
• Optical sensing systems and photodiode optimization
• Advanced cleanroom fabrication techniques

Research Output Trends

• Key focus on Indium Phosphide membrane technology as a platform for photonic integration
• Applications in healthcare, industrial sensors, and high-speed communication systems
• Technical innovations in waveguide UTC-PDs, grating couplers, and photonic spectrometers
• Collaborative work with industry partners like ASML and academic institutions in Denmark