Our team
Alexander Borghgraef
Researcher
Alexander is a researcher with a background in theoretical physics and extensive experience in remote sensing, pattern matching, and behavior analysis for detection and tracking.
Cis Van Zele
Technician
Cis is a technician who comes from the audiovisual industry. Currently he is focused on drone manufracturing and laboratory support/management.
Cornelia Nita
Researcher
Cornelia is a research engineer with background in optimization methods for optimal control of turbulent flows. Her research focus has shifted to investigation of advanced artificial intelligence.
Cyril Dethye
Researcher
Cyril Dethye is a researcher in the Laser and Optronics unit, with a background in theoretical physics, astrophysics, and remote sensing.
François Harmel
Researcher
François Harmel is a researcher in the Laser and Optronics unit, he works in the field of counter-drone systems, especially in the sensor part.
Gareth Lewis
Researcher
Gareth is a postdoctoral researcher with almost 30 years of Defence and security-related research experience.
Karel Desnijder
Researcher
Karel is a researcher in high energy lasers with focus on the interaction between the laser and germanium lenses.
Marijke Vandewal
Military professor / head of research group
Marijke is a military professor of the Royal Military Academy Brussels (RMA).
Maxime Doucet
Military Teaching Assistant
Maxime is a Military Teaching Assistant of the Royal Military Academy Brussels (RMA).
Robert Ranete
Research Engineer
Robert is a researcher with background in electro-optical systems design for security and defence applications.
Simon Rennotte
Researcher
Simon is a research engineer with a background in deep learning for computer vision.
Tomas Földes
Researcher
Tomas is an experimental physicist with a background in the field of laser spectroscopy and instrument development.