10th Silicon Photonics Summer School

Tailored for both industrial and academic participants, ePIXfab Silicon Photonics schools cover the fundamentals to the latest developments in the science and technology of Silicon PIC design, fabrication, assembly and testing for ever-growing applications of Silicon Photonics.

What to expect

  • An exquisite lineup of renowned experts will deliver comprehensive lectures covering fundamental and advanced topics. Over 25 lecturers will present diverse topics over the course of 5 days.
  • 2 poster sessions where you can present your work, get feedback or learn and get new ideas from your peers and experts alike
  • A social activity allowing you to discover beautiful Ghent and connect with other photonic researchers

Who is it for?

Anyone interested in photonics. Our audience consists of PhD students, master students, post-docs, people working in industry or RTOs, and more. The majority of the participants are typically PhD students.

What is covered in the registration fee?

The fee covers the participation to the course, lunches, coffee breaks, and three dinners. The fee does not cover your travel or stay.

After the school, you will have access to the presented slides and receive a digital certificate of attendance.

How to register

Registrations will open in a few days, stay tuned and follow ePIXfab on LinkedIn.

Grants to attend the summer school

Every year, ePIXfab's members offer grants to attend the summer school.

Who can apply?

Academic students/staff and personnel from startups/SMEs from developing countries with a background in photonics, physics, electrical engineering or related disciplines. Women in academia from any country with a background in photonics, physics, electrical engineering, or related disciplines.

What is covered by the school grant?

The grant covers the school registration fee and accommodation, but no travel costs.

How many grants are available?

At the moment, the number of available grants is unknown. ePIXfab is reaching out to its members to secure funds to support deserving candidates. Stay tuned for more information.

How to apply?

Send an email to info@epixfab.eu with the following information:

  • Name
  • Organisation
  • Motivation (typically 100-200 words)
  • CV

Any further questions?

Please contact info@epixfab.eu

Schedule

The program will be announced shortly, below is a list of confirmed lecturers

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Practical information

When?

30-04 July 2025
08AM - 16PM GMT+2

Where

Auditorium Oehoe, E1,
Coupure Links 653,
9000 Ghent,
Belgium
 

Fee
  • University and ePIXfab members: € 700
  • University or ePIXfab members: € 950
  • Other: € 1200

Starting June 1st, all fees will rise by € 200

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Confirmed lecturers

 

Prof. Kerry Vahala

Caltech
USA

 

Prof. Joyce Poon

University of Toronto
Canada

 

Prof. Em. Roel Baets

Ghent University - imec
Belgium

 

Prof. Delphine Marris-Morini

C2N, CNRS
France

 

Dr. Claudia Hoessbacher

Polariton Technologies
Switzerland

 

Prof. Wim Bogaerts

Ghent University - imec
Belgium

 

Prof. Liu Liu

Zhejiang University
China

 

Mr. Twan Korthorst

New Origin
The Netherlands

 

Dr. Abdul Rahim

PhotonDelta
The Netherlands

 

Assoc. Prof. Shankar Kumar Selvaraja

Cense Indian Institute of Science
India

 

Prof. Jianwei Wang

Peking University
China

 

Dr. Martin Fiers

Luceda Photonics
Belgium

 

Prof. Andrea Melloni

Politecnico di Milano
Italy

 

Prof. Laurent Vivien

C2N, CNRS
France

 

Prof. Gunther Roelkens

Ghent University - imec
Belgium

 

Prof. Peter Ossieur

Ghent University - imec
Belgium

 

Dr. Diedrik Vermeulen

SiPhox Health
USA

 

Prof. David Marpaung

University of Twente
The Netherlands

 

Prof. Pablo Sanchis Kilders

Universitat Politecnico di Valencia
Spain

 

Dr. Daniele Melati

C2N, CNRS
France

 

Dr. Padraic Morrisey

Tyndall National Institute
Ireland