Senior Optical System Engineer | Bridging Physics & Industry

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For over a decade, I have been working at the intersection of Physics, High-Tech Systems, and Optical Engineering. My career has evolved from developing world-class laser spectroscopy methods in academia to designing industrial-grade optical solutions at Demcon Focal.

🛠️ Current Focus at Demcon Focal

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As an Optical System Engineer, I contribute to the design and realization of complex opto-mechatronic and vision systems. Working within the multidisciplinary teams at Demcon, my focus is on:

• Laser-based Systems: Designing beam delivery and conditioning units for high-precision applications.
• Precision Optical Design: Moving from concept and ray-tracing to robust, manufacturable prototypes (one-offs and small series).
• System Architecture: Defining optical budgets and cross-disciplinary interfaces for high-end instruments.

🎓 Academic Roots & Research

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Before joining Demcon, I was a Post-Doc at Radboud University (Nijmegen). My research centered on the development of state-of-the-art Trace Gas Detection systems. Using advanced laser spectroscopy, I created sensors capable of:

• Real-time measurements with sub-ppb (parts-per-billion) sensitivity.
• Application in diverse fields like Plant Physiology, Medicine, and Atmospheric Science.
• Bridging the gap between complex laser physics and practical biological discovery.

🔬 Technical Expertise

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• Optical Design: ZEMAX, lens system assembly, and alignment.
• Laser Technology: QCLs, OPOs, and Fiber-based systems.
• Metrology: Sub-micron surface measurements and high-speed sensing.
• Engineering: Opto-mechanical integration and signal processing.

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