Pepijn Pinkse is a Full Professor at the MESA+ Institute of the University of Twente. His research focuses on quantum optics and nanophotonics, with applications in quantum information processing and secure communication. Education Habilitation, Technische Universitat Munchen (2008) PhD in Physics, University of Amsterdam (1997) Master in Physics, Leiden University (1993) Research Interests Pepijn Pinkse's work spans quantum technologies, including quantum computing, communication, and simulation using nanofabricated photonic structures. His studies often involve complex media and reconfigurable quantum-optical circuits, contributing to the advancement of secure quantum systems and integrated photonic processors. Scientific Awards Fellow of the Optical Society (2017, 2018) Posterprijs (2012) Poster prize at AMO meeting (2015) The Physics Prize of the Academy of Sciences in Göttingen (2004) Advising and Collaborations While no specific advisees are listed, Pinkse collaborates on datasets and research projects, including the 2023 dataset on quantum simulation thermodynamics and numerous invited talks and presentations in 2024 regarding quantum authentication and photonic structures.











