Master of Science in Engineering - Photonics

The MSE study profile in Photonics provides fundamental knowledge of the physical principles and processes involved in photonics and laser-related technologies on a sound scientific basis. Graduates have a thorough understanding of electronic and mechanical systems related to photonics. They are able to combine knowledge previously acquired in other fields with knowledge specific to the field of photonics to become highly interdisciplinary professionals.
  
Areas of expertise:

• Basic components (optoelectronic detectors and emitters, opto-mechanical elements);
• Lighting techniques, light metrology and colorimetry
• Application of lasers in materials processing and 3D printing
• Advanced inspection, vision and imaging systems
• Design and realisation of automation and production-oriented sensors and photonic systems
• Simulation through numerical models of multidisciplinary systems comprising electronic, mechanical, microtechnical elements
• Fibre optic technologies and applications
• Conceptualisation of opto-mechanical and opto-electronic interfaces

With sound methodological skills, photonic engineers are able to solve complex problems with appropriate methods. They can quickly obtain an overview of the current state of technology, evaluate existing scientific approaches and select and apply them to their own situation. They are also able to assess the feasibility and market utility of new photonic systems.

Thanks to their curriculum, photonic engineers can lead multidisciplinary project teams, as well as communicate, collaborate and interact in an interdisciplinary manner with experts from other fields (e.g. mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, medical and biotechnology engineering, computer science or data science).