Klaas-Jan Tielrooij

Klaas-Jan Tielrooij is a multidisciplinary scientist affiliated with the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) in Barcelona, Spain. His research spans ultrafast phenomena, nanotechnology, and the physics of graphene and 2D layered materials, with applications in photodetection, quantum technologies, and telecommunications.

• Educated with a degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Chalmers University and a postgraduate diploma in Economics from the London School of Economics.
• Awarded the FOM Physics Thesis Award 2011 for his PhD research at AMOLF in Amsterdam.
• Joined ICFO in 2011 via an NWO Rubicon grant, focusing on fundamental physics and applied research.

His work bridges theoretical insights with technological innovation, emphasizing the potential of 2D materials in advanced photonic systems.