The “Technology Meeting on Innovative Optics: From Materials to Components” is a focused event that brings together experts, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in optical technologies. The meeting covers a broad spectrum of topics, from the development of novel optical materials to the design, production and application of innovative optical components. Attendees will explore recent innovations, share insights, and collaborate on future trends and challenges in the field of optics. This meeting aims to foster knowledge exchange and drive forward the capabilities and applications of optical technologies.
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Eric Mounier (Chief Analyst) is Fellow Analyst at Yole Group (Yole), with more than 25+ years’ experience within the semiconductor industry. He provides daily in-depth insights into current and future semiconductor trends, markets and innovative technologies (such as Quantum computing, Si photonics, new sensing technologies, new type of sensors ...). Based on relevant methodological expertise and a strong technological background, he works closely with all the teams at Yole to point out disruptive technologies and analyze and present business opportunities through technology & market reports and custom consulting projects. With numerous internal workshops on technologies, methodologies, best practices and more, Yole’s Fellow Analyst ensures the training of Yole’s Technology & Market Analysts. In this position, he has spoken in numerous international conferences, presenting his vision of the semiconductor industry and latest technical innovations. He has also authored or co-authored more than 100 papers as well as more than 120 Yole’s technology & market reports. Previously, Eric held R&D and Marketing positions at CEA Leti (France). Eric has a PhD. in Semiconductor Engineering and a degree in Optoelectronics from the National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble (France).
Alexander Kunz (Sales Manager / Technologist) has been with Bühler Group since 2018, initially joining as a Process Commissioning Engineer before advancing to Sales Manager / Technologist in 2022. He specializes in precision optics and advanced coating technologies including ion beam sputtering, ion assisted deposition, and magnetron sputtering. Alexander earned his Dr. rer. nat. in Chemistry from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in 2021. He also holds a Master of Science in Advanced Material Science from Justus Liebig University Giessen.
Thomas Ludwig (Application Field Specialist) is an accomplished mechanical engineering technician with a Bachelor’s degree who applies his extensive technical knowledge and skills at DELO Industrie Klebstoffe. For the past two years, he has been working as an "Application Field Specialist Semiconductor Packaging" in the product management department of the company. DELO Industrie Klebstoffe is a renowned manufacturer of industrial adhesives, and Thomas plays a central role in the development and application of adhesives for "Laser Assembly" as well as optical materials used in the wafer-level process. In his current position, he undertakes a variety of tasks where he utilizes his technical and strategic expertise to develop and implement innovative solutions for the semiconductor industry. His main responsibilities include leading internal strategic development projects, providing technical consulting for customer projects, internal coordination, conducting competitive analyses, market analyses, monitoring the product portfolio, and managing the product lifecycle.
Taras Lisouski (Head of Business Development) is a co-founder of
EssentOptics, bringing over two decades of experience in the photonics industry.
His career began in 2000 at a manufacturer of optical coating equipment, where
he specialized in thin-film technology. Recognizing the need for advanced
metrology tools, he and a team of engineers established EssentOptics to focus on
broadband spectral measurements for optical coatings. A graduate of Belarus
National Technical University with an MBA, Taras believes that expertise-driven
innovation is key to solving the most demanding challenges in optical thin-film
metrology.
Ramon Navarro (Founder & CEO) studied applied physics with a specialization in optical technologies. After a career developing lasers for telecommunication and nanometer level sensing equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, he shifted his focus to astronomy. For the last two decades he leads the astronomical optical and infrared scientific instrumentation development activities in The Netherlands, representing all universities in NOVA. Activities focus on the Very Large Telescope, Extremely Large Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope. Ramon is actively connecting technologies, ideas and people in the astronomical community, often serving as conference chair. In 2024 he decided both the technology and market are ready for the Tiny Telescope.
Michael J. Haslinger (Topic Lead for Nanoimprint Lithography) holds a PhD in physics from the Johannes Kepler University Linz. In 2014, he began his PhD studies at PROFACTOR GmbH in the Functional Surfaces and Nanostructures group, focusing on the integration of plasmonic elements into organic solar cells using nanoimprint lithography techniques. Following his PhD, he shifted his focus to research project management, project acquisition, and active scientific and technical development in various areas of nanoimprint lithography. His current research projects include the development of improved flow cell membranes; the fabrication of optical waveguides for OPA-LIDAR systems and structural health monitoring; the production of monodisperse nanoparticles; the imprinting of high-aspect-ratio features; and Step & Repeat nanoimprint lithography. He has authored many publications in the past years (Google Scholar, ORCID: 0000-0002-0127-5554). Since 2025, he has been Topic Lead for Nanoimprint Lithography at PROFACTOR, where he is responsible for shaping the future field of application of the technology and its utilization.
