Marcel D.

I am a full-time Optical Engineer in the space sector with a PhD in Quantum Optics with over 6 years of hands-on experience. My expertise spans scientific experiments, optical satellites, and advanced instrumentation. I am passionate about solving challenging problems and exploring new applications of physics and optics to meet my client needs. What I Offer: - Expertise in Optical System Design: Proven track record in developing and managing cutting-edge optical systems for state-of-the-art satellites and complex laboratory setups which combine light sources, imaging optics, and scientific instruments - Scientific Experimentation: Extensive experience in designing and implementing complex laboratory setups, including lasers, mirrors, lenses, and polarization optics, non-linear optics, spectroscopy - Hands-on optics knowledge: Building diode lasers, fiber coupling of single- and multimode fibers, beam-shaping optics, 4f-imaging, measurement of light intensity, light spectrum, etc. - Tailored Solutions: I enjoy tackling unique challenges, from reviewing and reviewing optical designs to debugging and improving existing systems. Selected projects: - Selection of light source, camera and lenses for for endoscope-like imaging systems - Commercial lens selection for computer vision - Debugging of LED radiometric testing Devices and Technologies: - Optical Components: Lenses, mirrors, beamsplitters, gratings, prisms, fibers, collimators, couplers, filters. - Optomechanics: Mounts, translation/rotation stages, breadboards, cage systems, kinematic mounts. - Specialized Instruments: Diode lasers, photodiodes, radiometers, wavefront sensors, spectrometers, acousto-optic modulators. Optical Simulation Software: - Sufficiently proficient in Zemax (sequential mode) to design and optimizing simple optical systems. Expanding expertise in Quadoa for optical simulation. I bring a unique blend of academic rigor and industry experience to your project. Whether it's a long-term collaboration or a one-time consultation, I am dedicated to delivering practical and innovative solutions to solve your problems.