Master of Science in Photonics Engineering
Photonics is that field of science and technology where the fundamental properties of light and its interaction with matter are studied and applied. Ours is a multi-disciplinary programme covering basic physics, material technologies, electronics and applications in different fields.
EUR-ACE® Master (EURopean ACcredited Engineering Master)
The EUR-ACE label was accredited to this programme by the Commission des titres d’ingénieur (CTI), under the auspices of the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE).
EUR-ACE® is a framework and accreditation system that provides a set of standards that identifies high-quality engineering degree programmes in Europe and abroad.
These general courses are taught in parallel at Ghent University and at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (with lecturers from both universities).
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Jeroen Beeckman
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Dries Van Thourhout
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Geert Morthier
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Peter Bienstman
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Geert Morthier
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Herbert De Smet
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Geert Van Steenberge
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Alberto Curto
|
6
|
|
Subscribe to:
- either 6 credit units courses with reference a,
- either 3 credit units courses with reference b and 3 credit units courses with reference c
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
a
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Sofie Verbrugge
|
6
|
|
|
b
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Katrien Verleye
|
3
|
|
|
c
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Petra Andries
|
3
|
|
|
c
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Marc Goldchstein
|
3
|
|
Divided as:
- first year: 12 credits
- second year: 26 credits
Depending on the previous degree of the student and subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Günther Roelkens
|
4
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Michael Vervaeke
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Dirk Poelman
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Filip Strubbe
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Thomas Geernaert
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Filip Strubbe
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Geert Morthier
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
year
sem 1
|
en
en
|
Geert Morthier
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
year
sem 1
|
en
en
|
Jeroen Beeckman
|
10
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Nicolas Le Thomas
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Wendy Meulebroeck
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
year
|
en
|
Günther Roelkens
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Guy Van Der Sande
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Bart Kuyken
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Dries Van Thourhout
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Guy Van Der Sande
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Wim Bogaerts
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Lien Smeesters
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
sem 2
|
en
en
|
Yanlu Li
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Francesco Ferranti
|
4
|
|
The clusters below list multidisciplinary engineering electives. The student can choose the electives across the different clusters. Students may also suggest other elective courses, possibly but not necessarily linked to the thematic clusters below. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Hendrik Rogier
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Jan Doutreloigne
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Heidi Steendam
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Johan Bauwelinck
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Joni Dambre
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Nele Noels
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Hendrik Rogier
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Benoit Bakeroot
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Leo Kestens
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Iwan Moreels
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Veronique Van Speybroeck
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Zeger Hens
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Patrick Segers
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Fransiska Malfait
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Andre Skirtach
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Peter Dubruel
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Charlotte Debbaut
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Stefaan Vandenberghe
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Sofie Verbrugge
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Sidharta Gautama
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Stijn De Vuyst
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Birger Raa
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Hiep Luong
|
6
|
|
Choose other multidisciplinary engineering courses from the programmes of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (Ghent University) or the Faculty of Engineering (VUB), possibly but not necessarily linked to the thematic clusters above. Subject to approval by the faculty.
These general courses are taught in parallel at Ghent University and at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (with lecturers from both universities).
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Wim Bogaerts
|
4
|
|
Divided as:
- first year: 12 credits
- second year: 26 credits
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Michael Vervaeke
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Dirk Poelman
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Filip Strubbe
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Thomas Geernaert
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Filip Strubbe
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Geert Morthier
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
year
sem 1
|
en
en
|
Geert Morthier
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
year
sem 1
|
en
en
|
Jeroen Beeckman
|
10
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Nicolas Le Thomas
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Wendy Meulebroeck
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
year
|
en
|
Günther Roelkens
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Guy Van Der Sande
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Bart Kuyken
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Dries Van Thourhout
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Guy Van Der Sande
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Wim Bogaerts
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Lien Smeesters
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
sem 2
|
en
en
|
Yanlu Li
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Francesco Ferranti
|
4
|
|
The clusters below list multidisciplinary engineering electives. The student can choose the electives across the different clusters. Students may also suggest other elective courses, possibly but not necessarily linked to the thematic clusters below. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Hendrik Rogier
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Jan Doutreloigne
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Heidi Steendam
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Johan Bauwelinck
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Joni Dambre
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Nele Noels
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Hendrik Rogier
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Benoit Bakeroot
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Leo Kestens
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Iwan Moreels
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Veronique Van Speybroeck
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Zeger Hens
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Patrick Segers
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Fransiska Malfait
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Andre Skirtach
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Peter Dubruel
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Charlotte Debbaut
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Stefaan Vandenberghe
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Sofie Verbrugge
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Sidharta Gautama
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Stijn De Vuyst
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Birger Raa
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Hiep Luong
|
6
|
|
Choose other multidisciplinary engineering courses from the programmes of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (Ghent University) or the Faculty of Engineering (VUB), possibly but not necessarily linked to the thematic clusters above. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
year
|
en
|
|
30
|
|
These general courses are taught in parallel at Ghent University and at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (with lecturers from both universities).
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Jeroen Beeckman
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Dries Van Thourhout
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Geert Morthier
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Peter Bienstman
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Geert Morthier
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Herbert De Smet
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Geert Van Steenberge
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Alberto Curto
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Wim Bogaerts
|
4
|
|
Subscribe to:
- either 6 credit units courses with reference a,
- either 3 credit units courses with reference b and 3 credit units courses with reference c
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
a
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Sofie Verbrugge
|
6
|
|
|
b
|
1
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Katrien Verleye
|
3
|
|
|
c
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Petra Andries
|
3
|
|
|
c
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Marc Goldchstein
|
3
|
|
Divided as:
- first year: 12 credits
- second year: 26 credits
Depending on the previous degree of the student and subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Günther Roelkens
|
4
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Michael Vervaeke
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Dirk Poelman
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Filip Strubbe
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Thomas Geernaert
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Filip Strubbe
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Geert Morthier
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
year
sem 1
|
en
en
|
Geert Morthier
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
year
sem 1
|
en
en
|
Jeroen Beeckman
|
10
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Nicolas Le Thomas
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Wendy Meulebroeck
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
year
|
en
|
Günther Roelkens
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Guy Van Der Sande
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Bart Kuyken
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Dries Van Thourhout
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Guy Van Der Sande
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Wim Bogaerts
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Lien Smeesters
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
sem 2
|
en
en
|
Yanlu Li
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Francesco Ferranti
|
4
|
|
The clusters below list multidisciplinary engineering electives. The student can choose the electives across the different clusters. Students may also suggest other elective courses, possibly but not necessarily linked to the thematic clusters below. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Hendrik Rogier
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Jan Doutreloigne
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Heidi Steendam
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Johan Bauwelinck
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Joni Dambre
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Nele Noels
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Hendrik Rogier
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Benoit Bakeroot
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Leo Kestens
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Iwan Moreels
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Veronique Van Speybroeck
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Zeger Hens
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Patrick Segers
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Fransiska Malfait
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Andre Skirtach
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Peter Dubruel
|
5
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Charlotte Debbaut
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Stefaan Vandenberghe
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Sofie Verbrugge
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Sidharta Gautama
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Stijn De Vuyst
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Birger Raa
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Hiep Luong
|
6
|
|
Choose other multidisciplinary engineering courses from the programmes of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (Ghent University) or the Faculty of Engineering (VUB), possibly but not necessarily linked to the thematic clusters above. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
year
|
en
|
|
30
|
|
- Possess advanced, theoretically profound, knowledge of the own engineering discipline and the ability to apply this knowledge in a creative and critical way to new, complex problems.
- Be able to design innovative products or processes using appropriate or autonomously developed and validated models and techniques, using recent digital technologies.
- Demonstrate integrative and system-oriented problem-solving thinking under uncertain and conflicting conditions, with attention for the correct level of abstraction.
- Be able to formulate a research question from a complex scientific problem, after in-depth study of relevant and state-of-the-art scientific literature.
- Be able to critically interpret and communicate one's own results in English to both experts and laypersons and defend decisions made.
- Be able to position oneself in, and function within an international team, with an understanding of effective leadership and an awareness of cultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrate a lifelong learning attitude to keep up with the advancements and developments in scientific research in one’s own discipline and continue to develop one's competencies.
- Act according to the principles of research integrity, professional deontology and ethics.
- Demonstrate sustainability thinking, entrepreneurial skills, and pay attention to the role of science, technology and innovation in addressing societal issues from various perspectives, and in an international context.
- Critically reflect on one's own thinking and actions, and act according to the limitations of one's competencies in a conscientious and responsible manner.
- Have understanding and knowledge of the most important application areas of photonic materials, components and systems relevant for performing scientific research in the field of photonics.
- Understand non-optical aspects, in particular electronic, mechanical and thermal aspects and be able to apply them to photonic systems.
- Master technical and scientific terminology in English to be able tofunction as a member of an international team.
- Have an insight in the photonics industry and in the role of photonics in the scientific and technological evolution of society with a particular focus on the recent innovation trends and evolutions of fundamental research in the domain.
- Use photonic components and systems accurately and understand the safety standards specific for photonics engineering.
- Find original and innovative solutions for problems in photonics by choosing the most appropriate design and test methods.