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Evaluation of a BTO-Based Photonic Switch Using Standard Directional Couplers

Internship 25 to 36 months

Leuven (Belgium)

Published on 20 October 2026

  • Contract

    Internship 25 to 36 months

  • Location

    Leuven (Belgium)

  • Start date

    As soon as possible

  • Salary

    Information not provided

  • Remote working

    Not specified

Silicon photonics requires compact and energy-efficient optical switches for next-generation communication and computing systems. This internship will evaluate a photonic switch based on a standard directional coupler integrated with Barium Titanate (BTO), a material offering a strong electro-optic effect. Through device design and simulation, key performance metrics such as insertion loss, extinction ratio, switching efficiency, and footprint will be assessed to explore the potential of BTO-enabled switching for future silicon photonic integrated circuits.

Type of internship: Bachelor internship

Duration: 3 Months

Required educational background: Electrotechnics/Electrical Engineering

Supervising scientist(s): For further information or for application, please contact Mohamed Mahmoud (< email deleted for security reasons >) and Qingzhong Deng (< email deleted for security reasons >)

The reference code for this position is 2026-INT-211. Mention this reference code in your application.

Imec allowance will be provided for students studying at a non-Belgian university.

Applications should include the following information:
  • resume
  • motivation
  • current study

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application deadline

As long as the job is online

Study level

Bachelor level or equivalent

Job Category

Electronics & Signal Processing

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