Jean-Pierre Raskin

UCLouvain / ICTEAM is advertising a PhD position in bio-based optoelectronic communication systems in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. The project asks whether it is possible to build the world’s first fully bio-based optical communication chain, combining organic optoelectronics , sustainable and circular electronics , wireless and optical communications , energy efficiency assessment , and life cycle assessment . This doctoral opportunity sits at the intersection of Physics , Electrical Engineering , Materials Science , and Environmental Science . The post highlights work within a European research ecosystem and contributions to innovation initiatives aimed at decarbonizing digital technologies and enabling circular electronics. Eligible applicants should have a background in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, and should be motivated by sustainability-oriented research and advanced communication technologies. The position is based at Université catholique de Louvain in Belgium, with an expected start date of September 2026 . The post does not specify funding details or a formal deadline in the text provided. Interested candidates should use the application link for full instructions and may contact Prof. Jean-Pierre Raskin for more information.