Johannes de Boer

Prof. Johannes de Boer is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Biophotonics and Medical Imaging department and the LaserLaB research group. His research focuses on advancing optical coherence tomography (OCT) and biophotonics technologies for medical imaging applications, including lung disease diagnostics, ophthalmology, and semiconductor metrology. He holds ancillary roles as an advisor at ScinVivo and director at PolderOptics, demonstrating industry collaboration in medical device development.

Research interests emphasize innovative imaging techniques such as polarization-sensitive OCT for fibrosis assessment, immuno-OCT for cancer detection, and multimode fiber imaging for super-resolution applications. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and technological advancement. Over 257 research outputs and 13 supervised PhD theses highlight his prolific contributions to biophotonics and medical engineering.

• Key Technologies: Optical Coherence Tomography, Digital Holographic Microscopy, Multimode Fiber Imaging
• Applications: Lung Disease Diagnosis, Ocular Imaging, Semiconductor Metrology
• Notable Achievements: Developed novel correction methods for OCT artifacts and pioneered endoscopic immuno-OCT systems

Current projects include advancing AI-driven retinal imaging for Alzheimer’s diagnosis and improving overlay metrology in semiconductor manufacturing. His lab’s work bridges fundamental research with translational medical and industrial applications.