Dr. André Richter has numerous contributions to European and national research and training projects for the past 15 years. PhD from TU Berlin; 20 years’ experience of optical communications, photonics and related modelling and design aspects; led teams in industrial R&D, technical services, product management and serves currently as General Manager. (Papers published: >100, co-supervision of 8 PhD students from partnering universities).

In ETN WON Dr. Richter is an active member of the WON Leading team and acts as industrial mentor of ESR12.

Specialties: optical communications, fiber optics, integrated photonics, simulation and modeling, R&D management, software engineering, training, design services, education, worldwide customer relations:

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