Gerhard Koops
About Gerhard Koops
Gerhard Koops is a Business Development Manager at onsemi, with a background in physics and extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, including roles at NXP Semiconductors and Philips Research.
Current Role at Onsemi
Gerhard Koops currently serves as a Business Development Manager at onsemi, a position he has held since 2017. He operates from the company's Oudenaarde location. In this role, he focuses on identifying and developing new business opportunities, leveraging his extensive background in the semiconductor industry.
Previous Experience at Onsemi
Prior to his current role, Koops worked at onsemi as a Project Manager from 2012 to 2016. During his tenure, he managed various projects, including serving as a program manager for HV-MOSFET developments. His experience at onsemi contributed to his understanding of high-voltage semiconductor technologies.
Career at NXP Semiconductors
Koops was employed at NXP Semiconductors from 2002 to 2012 as a senior scientist. He led the development of MEMS timing devices at the NXP-Leuven facility from 2005 to 2008. His work involved managing several successful research projects in embedded high-voltage and power devices.
Educational Background
Koops has a strong educational foundation in physics. He studied at the University of Vienna for one year, focusing on physics. He then pursued a PhD in Solid State Physics at KU Leuven from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics from the University of Groningen, where he studied from 1990 to 1996.
Research Contributions and Publications
Gerhard Koops has made significant contributions to the field of micro-electronics, authoring over 30 peer-reviewed papers and holding more than 10 patents. His research includes work on the forming and dynamics of metallic nano-particles in oxide layers during his PhD at KU Leuven, as well as advancements in embedded high-voltage devices.