News and Events

2019

• Introducing the Photonics Online Meetup (POM), an all-online photonics conference

  Posted on Wednesday, October 9, 2019

  The Photonics Online Meetup (POM) is a joint collaboration with researchers from around the world in an effort to make conferences more open, accessible and environmental

• Robert Boyd elected as fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC)

  Posted on Friday, September 20, 2019

  CRPuO member Robert Boyd has been elected as a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), the highest distinction that can be given to a scholar, artist or scientist in Canada.

• Ebrahim Karimi is awarded the title of Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) Visiting Fellow

  Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2019

  In recognition of his great scientific achievements, CRPuO member Ebrahim Karimi is awarded the title of MPL Visiting Fellow

• Researchers from the CRPuO have developed cutting-edge laser technology to tint metal without dyes or pigments

  Posted on Tuesday, July 23, 2019

  With help from CRPuO researchers, the Royal Canadian Mint is making use of this cutting-edge technology to create laser-induced plasmonic colours on coins

• CRPuO member Dr. Jeff Lundeen renewed as Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Quantum Photonics

  Posted on Wednesday, July 3, 2019

  Dr. Lundeen seeks to use photons as quantum information carriers for devices such as sensors, computers and communication systems

• CRPuO member Dr. Karin Hinzer awarded University Research Chair in Photonic Devices for Energy

  Posted on Friday, May 17, 2019

  Dr. Hinzer is being recognized for her contributions to photonics and nanophotonics research

• Dr. Ebrahim Karimi elected as Fellow of The Optical Society (OSA) and named to the Global Young Academy

  Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2019

  Dr. Ebrahim Karimi is named one of the 2019 elected Fellows of The Optical Society (OSA) and to the Global Young Academy.