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Akyana Britwum: Advancing Photonics in Ghana
Meet Dr. Akyana Britwum, a lecturer at KNUST and co-Principal Investigator of the Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory. Dr. Britwum shares his work in renewable energy, low-cost instrumentation, and STEM education, highlighting photonics’ transformative potential. Learn about his impactful outreach efforts, mentoring programs, and vision for photonics in underserved communities. Get inspired by his journey and advice for the next generation of photonics enthusiasts.
Ariadna Martínez: Bridging Photonics and Healthcare
Meet Ariadna Martínez, a specialist in managing IPR and translating photonics research into real-world applications. From coordinating the Barcelona Medical Photonics Network to fostering innovation in advanced microscopy, Ariadna’s work exemplifies the transformative impact of photonics in the medical field.
Michal Gwizdala: Sustainability Through Science
Meet Michal Gwizdala, a molecular biophysics expert, who is shaping sustainability by cultivating Giant Kelp forests for eco-friendly solutions in agriculture, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. Michal’s interdisciplinary expertise highlights photonics’ role in addressing global challenges.
Barbara Polesso: Turning CO₂ into Valuable Resources
Meet Barbara Polesso, a postdoctoral researcher at ICFO, who is tackling the challenge of CO₂ conversion through cutting-edge photonics. With a background in chemical engineering and materials technology, Barbara develops catalysts to advance sustainable solutions in CO₂ electrochemical reduction.
Pablo García: Driving Innovation in LiDAR Technology
Meet Pablo García Gómez, an expert in MEMS-LiDAR imaging and AI-driven perception applications. With an Industrial PhD from Beamagine SL and UPC, Pablo leads innovative projects that integrate LiDAR with multiple imaging modalities, advancing precision and data fusion technologies. Discover how his expertise bridges engineering and business to push the boundaries of photonics applications in industry.
Vaishali Adya: From LIGO to Quantum Photonics
From gravitational waves to quantum communication, Vaishali Adya has built an inspiring career at the intersection of photonics and quantum technologies. Now an Assistant Professor at KTH, she develops squeezed light sources for gravitational wave detection, biosensing and secure quantum communication.
In this video, she shares her journey, research vision, and message for the next generation of scientists.
Duc Le: From plasmonics to biosensing
Meet Duc Le, photonics researcher at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.
Duc is working at the intersection of nanophotonics and optical biosensors, using plasmonics to develop ultra-sensitive, compact, and cutting-edge diagnostic technologies with real impact in healthcare.
From surface plasmon resonance to Raman spectroscopy and upconversion luminescence, Duc combines advanced biosensing techniques with optical simulations, nanofabrication and nanoscale light-matter studies.
Maria Chernysheva: Shaping the Future of Ultrafast Fibre Lasers
Maria Chernysheva leads the Ultrafast Fibre Lasers junior research group at the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, Jena. Her work spans the development of novel laser architectures, nonlinear pulse dynamics, and applications in biophotonics, sensing, and precision instrumentation.
In this episode of Stories of Photonics, Maria shares her vision for ultrafast fibre laser research and how these technologies are paving the way for breakthroughs in spectroscopy, diagnostics, and beyond.
