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Guided Integrated Phononics

PhD - Leuven | Just now

Build ultra-low-power acousto-photonic devices.
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This PhD will investigate guided phononic circuits for ultra-low-power acousto-photonic devices. The work will explore on-chip routing of acoustic waves with controlled amplitude and phase, distributing signals across multiple optical interaction sites to improve the use of launched acoustic energy.
 

 
The research will characterize acoustic and optical performance, benchmark guided-wave approaches against established platforms, and demonstrate a low-power acousto-photonic function. Potential applications include beam steering, non-reciprocal devices, microwave filtering, and reconfigurable signal processing.
 
 

The project aims to establish a scalable acousto-photonic platform that can reduce actuation power for photonic communication and computing functions.


 

Required background: MSc in Physics, Nanotechnology, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Interests in integrated photonics, acoustics/phononics, opto-mechanics, device physics, simulation, characterization, and nanofabrication.

Type of work: 20% concept development, 50% technology and device development, 30% experimental characterization.

Supervisor: Christian Haffner

Co-supervisor: Christian Haffner

Daily advisor: Christian Haffner

The reference code for this position is 2027-135. Mention this reference code in your application.

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