Johan Lauwaert is an Associate Professor at Ghent University in the Department of Electronics and Information Systems, specializing in semiconductor research and thin film solar cells. He holds a PhD in Physics from Ghent University, where his doctoral research focused on hydrogen plasma-induced defects in germanium and silicon. His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor and Doctoral Assistant, with research interests spanning solid-state sciences, defect analysis in semiconductors, and advanced materials for solar energy applications.