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

Simply click the register button on the right and follow the steps on the Eventbrite page.

 

Grants to attend the summer school
This year's grants have been granted

Every year, ePIXfab's members offer grants to attend the summer school. The deadline for grant applications was Wednesday May 21st.

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 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

Download the SPSS2025 Booklet here, containing practical information, the program, and more information about the different lectures.

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Practical information

When?

June 30th - July 4th 2025

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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Partners

 
 
 
 
 
 

Prof. Alejandro Martínez

Universitat Politècnica de Valencia
Spain

 

Prof. Bart Kuyken

Ghent University - imec
Belgium

 

Dr. Marco Lamponi

Nubis Communications
Belgium

 

Dr. Sylvie Menezo

SCINTIL Photonics
France

 

Dr. Matthew Hall

Tyndall National Institute
Ireland

 

Dr. Daniele Melati

CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay
France

 

Prof. David Marpaung

University of Twente
The Netherlands

 

Dr. Diedrik Vermeulen

SiPhox Health
USA

 

Prof. Peter Ossieur

Ghent University - imec
Belgium

 

Prof. Gunther Roelkens

Ghent University - imec
Belgium

 

Prof. Laurent Vivien

C2N – CNRS – Universite Paris Saclay 
France

 

Prof. Andrea Melloni

Politecnico di Milano
Italy

 

Dr. Martin Fiers

Luceda Photonics
Belgium

 

Prof. Carlos Errando Herranz

TU Delft
The Netherlands

 

Prof. Shankar Kumar Selvaraja

Cense Indian Institute of Science
India

 

Dr. Abdul Rahim

PhotonDelta
The Netherlands

 

Mr. Twan Korthorst

New Origin
The Netherlands

 

Prof. Liu Liu

Zhejiang University
China

 

Prof. Wim Bogaerts

Ghent University - imec
Belgium

 

Dr. Claudia Hoessbacher

Polariton
Switzerland

 

Prof. Delphine Marris-Morini

C2N, Universite Paris Saclay
France

 

Prof. Em. Roel Baets

Ghent University - imec
Belgium

 

Prof. Joyce Poon

Lightmatter and University of Toronto
Canada

 

Prof. Kerry Vahala

Caltech
USA

Confirmed lecturers