Wim completed his undergraduate masters in Mechanical Engineering before joining the Quantum Systems Engineering CDT at Imperial College in 2017. As part of his PhD, he developed high power, efficient vortex laser sources. After his PhD, he joined the Aerospace & Defence division of NKT Photonics, where he worked for 14 months, just outside of Southampton. He now works as an Applications Engineer for Menlo Systems: a high-precision photonics manufacturer, which specialises in optical frequency combs and cavity stabilised laser system. In this role, he effectively acts as a country manager for the UK, working at the interface of Menlo Systems and the UK market.