Jes Broeng

Jes Broeng has a diverse work experience that spans various roles and companies. In 2018, Jes Broeng became the Director and Professor at DTU Entrepreneurship. In 2020, Jes Broeng joined the Ministry of Higher Education and Science as part of The Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy. The role involved providing independent advice on research and innovation policy. Jes Broeng is also actively involved in the startup scene, serving on the Board of Directors and co-founding companies such as Norlase, Optoceutics, FaunaPhotonics, and OSAA Innovation. In addition, Jes Broeng served on the Board of Directors at PreSeed Ventures, a venture capital firm, and was the Program Director at Open Entrepreneurship DK, an initiative focused on creating spin-outs from research. Most recently, in 2021, Jes Broeng initiated and co-founded DTU Board Education at DTU - Technical University of Denmark. This program combines academic research with practical experience to enhance leadership competencies. The summary showcases Jes Broeng's wide range of experience in academia, research policy, entrepreneurship, and venture capital.

Jes Broeng has a strong educational background in the field of optical communications, optical fibers, and lasers. Jes obtained a Ph.D. degree from the DTU - Technical University of Denmark, specializing in these areas, from 1996 to 2000. During their Ph.D. program, Jes also undertook a research visit at the University of Bath in 1998, focusing on photonics.

Before pursuing their Ph.D., Jes Broeng completed a Master of Science degree in Engineering at the DTU - Technical University of Denmark from 1990 to 1996. In addition, they conducted a research visit as part of their Master thesis project at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in 1996.

Jes Broeng also gained valuable international exposure in their education. In 1993 and 1994, they were a visiting student at the Institut national des Sciences appliquées de Toulouse, where they studied physics during their fifth semester as part of their Master of Science degree.

Overall, Jes Broeng's education history showcases a comprehensive foundation in the field of optical communications, with a specific focus on optical fibers and lasers.