The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Dries Van Thourhout sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 853 publications — 97th percentile
97% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 1,065 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Electronics and Electrical Engineering scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Dries Van Thourhout sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 88 D-Index — 95th percentile
95% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 111 D-Index or more.
Dries Van Thourhout is affiliated with Ghent University in Belgium and specializes in engineering and physics, with a focus on electrical and electronic engineering and atomic and molecular physics, as well as optics. Their research encompasses several subfields, including biomedical engineering, materials chemistry, and artificial intelligence, contributing to a multidisciplinary approach within their work.
The primary research themes of Dries Van Thourhout revolve around photonic and optical devices, photonic crystals and applications, advanced fiber laser technologies, and semiconductor quantum structures and devices. Their work also covers topics related to quantum dots synthesis and properties, optical network technologies, and the synthesis and applications of nanowires.
Dries Van Thourhout's publication record features contributions to high-profile venues such as ACS Photonics, arXiv (Cornell University), Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, Journal of Lightwave Technology, and Optics Express, reflecting a consistent presence in leading journals and conferences in the field.
Recent papers by Dries Van Thourhout highlight ongoing research advancements in integrated photonics and materials for optical applications. Notable publications include:
Collaboration is a significant aspect of their research activity, working frequently with coauthors such as:
In recognition of contributions to the field, Dries Van Thourhout was named an OSA Fellow in 2021, specifically cited for their work on silicon photonics including the integration of novel active materials through wafer bonding or epitaxy.
W. Bogaerts;P. De Heyn;T. Van Vaerenbergh;K. De Vos
W. Bogaerts;R. Baets;P. Dumon;V. Wiaux
Dirk Taillaert;Frederik Van Laere;Melanie Ayre;Wim Bogaerts
A. Melikyan;L. Alloatti;A. Muslija;D. Hillerkuss
J. Van Campenhout;P. Rojo Romeo;P. Regreny;C. Seassal
P. Dumon;W. Bogaerts;V. Wiaux;J. Wouters
W. Bogaerts;S.K. Selvaraja;P. Dumon;J. Brouckaert
D. Vermeulen;S. Selvaraja;P. Verheyen;G. Lepage
F. Van Laere;G. Roelkens;M. Ayre;J. Schrauwen
Liu Liu;Liu Liu;Rajesh Kumar;Koen Huybrechts;Thijs Spuesens
Dries Van Thourhout;Joris Roels
W. Bogaerts;P. Dumon;D. Van Thourhout;D. Taillaert
Raphaël Van Laer;Bart Kuyken;Dries Van Thourhout;Roel Baets
Wim Bogaerts;Pieter Dumon;Dries Van Thourhout;Roel Baets
Zhechao Wang;Bin Tian;Marianna Pantouvaki;Weiming Guo
F. Van Laere;T. Claes;J. Schrauwen;S. Scheerlinck
Günther Roelkens;Dries Van Thourhout;Roel Baets
W Bogaerts;D Taillaert;B Luyssaert;P Dumon
S.K. Selvaraja;W. Bogaerts;P. Dumon;D. Van Thourhout
Abdul Rahim;Eva Ryckeboer;Ananth Z. Subramanian;Stephane Clemmen
Rajesh Kumar;Koen Huybrechts;Liu Liu;Thijs Spuessens
Wim Bogaerts;Pieter Dumon;Wiaux;J Wouters
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