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Dilan Pérez: From CARLA Camp to research engineer
Dilan Pérez met someone from Qurv Technologies and followed her curiosity. That led to an internship… and now a full-time role in photonics R&D. Small steps can shape your whole future.
Kiyesola Kolawole: Growing in Photonics
Kiyesola Kolawole is interning at Sony DADC while studying in Salzburg. Her background in materials science and engineering meets hands-on photonics, teamwork, and real-world growth.
Santiago Tapia: Building photonic devices from lab to industry
Meet Santiago Tapia. With a background in science engineering, materials and sustainability, Santiago has been working at Sony DADC for the past year. A great example of how early career experiences in industry can expand technical skills and open new doors in applied photonics and materials science.
Tomáš Mitura: From intern to laser research
Tomáš Mitura got his start in photonics as an intern at the ILC in Slovakia. He worked hands-on with a custom laser writing machine, learned core laser theory, and visited partner labs across Europe. Now? He’s a laser researcher building the future of photonics.