A Postgraduate Advanced Master of Science program in Silicon Photonics to support the rapid growth of the Integrated Photonics field

Abstract

To address the skilled workforce shortage in both academia and industry in the field of integrated photonics, Ghent University is organizing a 1-year advanced Master of Science Program in Silicon Photonics. Driven by today’s needs of datacenters and AI, the field of silicon photonics is rapidly growing, leading to a dearth of skilled researchers and engineers. Ghent University's new advanced master's program in Silicon Photonics aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to make their mark in this cutting-edge field, from the core technologies to the diverse applications in telecommunication and datacom, sensors and biomedicine, and quantum information processing. This paper discusses the program's curriculum, hands-on training opportunities, and its potential impact on the photonics industry.