Professor Dr. Jochem Baselmans

Biography

Jochem J.A. Baselmans is a professor at the Department of Microelectronics, TU Delft, with significant contributions to the field of Terahertz Sensing (THZ). Baselmans received his PhD in Physics with honors from the University of Groningen, focusing on the microscopic properties of Josephson Junctions composed of superconductors and normal metals. He has extensive experience as a post-doctoral researcher at SRON Groningen where he was involved in developing hot electron bolometer mixers and sensitive heterodyne receivers for frequencies reaching 1.5 THz. In 2004, Baselmans transitioned to SRON Utrecht, where he spearheaded the Dutch effort on Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKIDs) and became a key figure in MKID research, fostering collaborations between SRON and TU Delft. As a senior instrument scientist, he is also involved in international collaborations and has been the lead in projects concerning detector development for sub-mm cameras. Baselmans has co-authored over 80 scientific papers, including three in the prestigious Nature family of journals, solidifying his reputation in the scientific community. His research interests prominently feature advancements in astronomical instrumentation using superconducting detectors, contributing to various high-impact publications and projects.

Research Interests