B-Phot Student Chapter VUB

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B-Phot Student Chapter VUB

The official page of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel's B-PHOT student chapter (SPIE & OSA).

Since the start in April 2006, we group both master and PhD students in photonics at Vrije Universiteit Brussels. As a members of an SPIE Student Chapter, you enjoy several benefits with broad access to resources, and networking opportunities at our academic, industrial or social events, that can make a difference in your career.

02/07/2026

Ending the academic year the best way we know how: together. 🌞🍔

Our end-of-year BBQ was the perfect occasion to celebrate an amazing year full of learning, friendship, opportunities, and unforgettable memories.

Thank you to everyone who joined our activities, attended our lectures, participated in our events, and helped make the B-PHOT Student Chapter such a special community.

Congratulations to our second-year Master's students on defending your theses and reaching this important milestone! 🎓 We wish you every success in your future careers and adventures.

To our first-year students, enjoy your well-deserved break, we can't wait to see you back next year. And to our future students, we're excited to welcome you into the photonics family soon.

Have a fantastic summer, and see you next academic year! ☀️✨
MSc. in Photonics Engineering B-PHOT Brussels Photonics SPIE Optica

21/06/2026

We couldn't hold our excitement, so we share more awesome pictures from our Photo Contest 2026 submissions!

Thanks to those who submitted such beautiful work!

Optica
SPIE
B-PHOT Brussels Photonics

21/06/2026

Congratulations to our winners of the B-PHOT Student Chapter PhotoContest 2026.
Ahan Chakrabortty has won general submission category shared the photo titled: 'Golden shoreline' (1/2) and captioned: "A sunset over the sea that reflects warm golden tones across the wet sand, showing the calm beauty of the coastline at dusk."

The nature photography category winner is Mehrdad Lotfi Choobbari shared with the picture titled 'Trapped sun and its spectrum' (2/2).

Very well done!

B-PHOT Brussels Photonics
Optica
SPIE

16/05/2026

To celebrate the International Day of Light, we are once again inviting you to take part in our annual photo contest! 📸📸📸

Before May 27th, submit your best pictures to each of our two categories: General submissions, and Nature photography!

You can find the link to submit in our bio.

After the deadline, through public votes, we will select one winner for each category.

There will be prizes for the winners! Don't miss the fun! 😎

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12/04/2026

✨ Je bent uitgenodigd! ✨
Kom langs bij de stand van de B-PHOT Student Chapter op 26 april tijdens de ET Expo Open Door Days 🔬💡
Ontdek de fascinerende wereld van optica en fotonica en zie hoe licht ons dagelijks leven vormgeeft – van technologie tot innovatie en meer.
Kom langs, laat je inspireren en ontdek samen met ons de wetenschap van licht! 🌈

📍 ET Expo, VUB main campus
📅 26 april
⏰ 10u – 16u

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✨ You’re invited! ✨
Join the B-PHOT Student Chapter at our booth on April 26 during the ET Expo Open Door Days 🔬💡
Discover the fascinating world of optics and photonics and see how light shapes our everyday lives, from technology to innovation and beyond.
Come by, get inspired, and explore the science of light with us! 🌈

📍 ET Expo, VUB main campus
📅 26 April
⏰ 10h – 16h

BPHOT Photonics Optics ScienceOfLight ETExpo StudentChapter STEM Innovation

08/04/2026

On April 1st, we hosted the 2026 edition of our annual event, supported by the , .worldwide, 😍💡
We had an inspiring evening filled with cutting‑edge photonics insights, thanks to our brilliant speakers 🤩.

Our three distinguished guests delivered exceptional talks:
Dr.-Ing. Laura Budde (Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V.), the SPIE VUB chapter's visiting lecturer, shared recent advancements in high‑power laser processing, including innovations in welding and wire deposition technologies.
Dr. Michał Karpiński (University of Warsaw), the Optica VUB chapter's travelling lecturer, presented fascinating developments in quantum light engineering, highlighting how temporal and spectral shaping enable next‑generation non-classical light sources
Prof. Dr. Ir. Heidi Ottevaere (B-PHOT, VUB) offered valuable guidance on how to navigate the Master's thesis journey with confidence and clarity

It was a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and get inspired by leading researchers in the field. Our speakers also had the chance to visit the labs and enjoy Brussels 📸.
A huge thank you to the team and all volunteers who made this edition a success.
Stay tuned for more exciting events from your beloved Chapter 😍💡

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21/11/2025

We kicked off the student event of the IEEE Photonics Benelux Symposium with a visit to the Museum of Illusions in Brussels, a perfect way to start the day! 🔍✨

From optical tricks to perspective-bending rooms, the visit blended science and fun in the best possible way. It also gave students a great chance to meet, connect, and ease into the symposium with something a bit different from the usual academic setting.

Thanks to everyone who joined us, a great start to an exciting symposium!

21/11/2025

Last Friday’s information session was a real success! 🚀
Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn more about the B-PHOT Student Chapter and our collaboration with OPTICA and SPIE. It was great to see so much interest in the opportunities these societies offer, from conferences and scholarships to international networking.

The discussions afterward were engaging, and the pizza definitely helped keep the conversations going. 🍕
We’re looking forward to welcoming even more of you at our future events!

12/11/2025

We are pleased to invite you to an Information Session on the international societies OPTICA and SPIE, and the B-PHOT Student Chapter 🌟🤓.

Discover how involvement in the B-PHOT Student Chapter can connect you with leading international societies such as OPTICA and SPIE 😎, offering access to various scholarships 💸, conferences 💡, and networking opportunities 🧑‍🏫🤝. The session will conclude with an informal discussion and networking moment, accompanied by pizza and drinks 🍕🥤.

📅 Date: This Friday 14/11/2025
🕒 Time: 5pm
📍 Location: F9.57 (Etterbeek campus)

This session is open to everyone interested in optics, photonics, and related fields. Whether you are new to these organizations or already familiar with them, this is a great opportunity to discover how student chapters involvement can enhance your academic and professional journey.

Register via the link in bio!

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