Ole Bang

Ole Bang is a Professor and Groupleader of the Fiber Sensors & Supercontinuum group at the Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His work spans fundamental and applied research in nonlinear optics, fiber sensors, and biophotonics, with strong industrial collaboration and alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests:

• Supercontinuum broadband light sources
• Fiber-optical biosensors
• Microstructured polymer optical fibers (mPOFs)
• Nonlinear optics and nonlinear dynamics
• Numerical modelling of nonlinear pulse propagation
• Mid-infrared and terahertz photonics

His recent publications (2025) demonstrate a strong focus on advanced optical sensing technologies, including mid-infrared surface plasmon resonance sensors, real-time DNA binding detection, and high-resolution liquid level sensors using fiber Bragg gratings. These works highlight trends toward biomedical, environmental, and industrial applications of photonic technologies.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:

• Currently supervising multiple PhD students in active projects such as Femtosecond Fiber Lasers and Low-Noise Supercontinuum Sources, Mid-infrared supercontinuum generation and rogue waves, and UV Supercontinuum Sources and Meta-Surfaces.
• Projects funded through DTU PhD programs, indicating institutional grant support.

Labs and Teams:

Ole Bang leads the Fiber Sensors & Supercontinuum research group at DTU, focusing on the development and application of advanced fiber-based photonic technologies. The group is highly active in both experimental and theoretical research, with strong ties to industrial partners like Koheras A/S and Crystal Fibre A/S.