Meet The Team
50+ years of joint experience in optical system design, innovation and projects with industry.
Fabian Duerr
Founder and Chief Architect
Fabian is an enthusiastic optical design expert covering the full spectrum from nonimaging to imaging optics design. He is the inventor of the ‘First Time Right’ method, enabling the design of exceptional imaging systems from scratch. He shares his passion for freeform optics as chair of Optica’s Freeform Optics conference & as topical editor for Optics Letters.
Hugo Thienpont
Founder and Innovation & Business
Hugo is an experienced initiator and coordinator of international research projects and innovation initiatives in support of the photonics industry. Notable projects include ACTPHAST 4.0, and PhotonHub Europe. His outstanding leadership in optics and photonics has been acknowledged by prestigious awards, including the SPIE Gold Medal in 2020.
Alejandro Madrid-Sánchez
Optical Developer & Engineer
Alejandro stands out as a highly skilled problem solver and optical engineer. His expertise in optical design is seamlessly integrated with a strong proficiency in algorithm development, optimization techniques, and machine learning capabilities. His blend of expertise converges to drive innovative solutions in the field of optics and engineering.