Freek Ruesink
About Freek Ruesink
Freek Ruesink is a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University, specializing in research that combines quantum acoustics with silicon photonics technologies. He holds a PhD in Physics from Eindhoven University of Technology and has previously worked at CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis and AMOLF.
Current Role at Yale University
Freek Ruesink serves as a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University, a position he has held since 2019. His work focuses on integrating quantum acoustics with silicon photonics technologies. This role is part of a broader research initiative aimed at advancing the understanding and application of these innovative fields within the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Experience at CPB Netherlands Bureau
Prior to his current role, Ruesink worked as a Policy Researcher at CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis from 2018 to 2019. This position was based in The Hague Area, Netherlands, where he contributed to economic policy research, applying his analytical skills to address complex policy issues.
Research Background at AMOLF
Freek Ruesink was a Physics Researcher at AMOLF from 2013 to 2017. During this four-year period in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, he conducted research as part of his PhD studies, focusing on various aspects of physics that laid the groundwork for his current research interests in quantum acoustics.
Educational Qualifications
Ruesink has an extensive educational background in the sciences. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from Eindhoven University of Technology, studying from 2013 to 2017. Prior to this, he obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Physical Chemistry from the University of Amsterdam from 2010 to 2013, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the same university from 2006 to 2010. He also participated in an Erasmus exchange program at the University of York during the 2009-2010 academic year.