Dr. Niti Kant is a Professor at Department of Physics, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India. He received Ph.D. degree in Plasma Physics from IIT Delhi in 2005. His research is focused on the areas of ultra-short intense laser interaction with plasmas and semiconductors, laser-plasma based accelerators, harmonic generations and THz radiation. He has supervised 26 PG and 7 Ph.D. students and published more than 80 research papers in various international SCI journals. He visited several countries e.g. UK, USA, Poland, South Korea, Egypt etc. and presented his research work at various international conferences/workshops. He is also a member of different renowned associations/societies e.g. OSI, PSSI, ISCA, IET, UKRI etc. Dr. Kant has been receiving Research Excellence and Research Appreciation Awards from Lovely Professional University since 2014 consecutively. He was also awarded with Best Researcher Award for 2020 by InSc and Science Father agencies.

Dr. Sib Krishna Ghoshal is currently Associate Professor of Physics at the Faculty of Science, University Technology Malaysia since 2010. From 2004-2010 worked in the Physics Department and Materials Science Program of Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, Africa as Associate Professor in the United Nations Development Program for the expansion of Graduate Studies. He served as senior lecturer and promoted as reader at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, India during 1998-2006. He received PhD degree in Condensed Matter & Statistical Physics in 1996 from School Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (Delhi, India). Carried out two post-doctoral researches one in Martin Fisher School of Physics (Brandeis University, USA) during 1999-2000 and the other in a joint research project of Indian Institute of Technology (Delhi) & Oxford University (UK) in 1996-1998. Supervised few Master Theses with Nicola Marzari (MIT, USA) and worked with Sir Roger Elliotte (Oxford, UK). He received Master Degree in Physics in 1989 from Premier Presidency University, Calcutta and BSc (Physics Honors) degree in 1986 from Calcutta University. Besides having a long innings-spanning almost three decades in teaching Physics/Materials Sciences at various levels and advising an appreciable number of doctoral and masters theses, he possesses a remarkable research profile too. He published over 600 research articles (334 in Journals with total impact factor of 660), 15 book chapters, and 7 books. His Google scholar h-index is 38, i10-index is 111 and citations are 4691. So far, he received 55 research grants, supervised 25 PhD, 80 MSc, and 65 undergraduate theses. He is listed as top 2% scientists in physics worldwide in 2020. His recent research interests are in Advanced Optical Materials, Statistical Condensed Matter Physics, Nanomaterials Syntheses and Applications, Laser Physics, Simulation and Modeling as well as Nanoscience. One of his major concerns other than research pursuits is the social impact of science and technology on environment, marginalized societal groups deprived of higher education, and the imbalances thereupon in the distribution of its fruits and adverse impacts on these stakeholders.

Dr. Govind Gupta is Senior Principal Scientist & Head, Sensor Devices & Metrology Group, CSIR-NPL, New Delhi, India and Professor, Academy for Scientific & Industrial Research (AcSIR). His core area of expertise is the of growth of III-Nitrides, metal oxide and layered 2-dimensional materials, fabrication of smart optical & gas sensors, surface & interface Physics, etc.. He has published ~250 research articles in SCI journals and supervised many Ph.D. theses. He is an Associate Academician of Asia Pacific Academy of Materials and received numerous awards & fellowships including MRSI medal, Young Scientist Medal-National Academy of Sciences, India, BOYSCAST fellowship, etc.

Jyoti Rajput was born in Punjab, India. She received her Ph.D. degree from NIT Jalandhar, Punjab, India in 2019. She is currently an Associate professor of Physics at Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India. Her research focused areas deal with laser induced electron acceleration in vacuum and plasma (DLA, LBWA, PBWA), harmonic generation and THz radiation. She has published around 15 research articles in various international SCI journals and presented her research work at various international conferences/workshops. She is also a member of different renowned associations/societies e.g., PSSI, ISCA etc.

Yahya Bougdid is a Ph.D. in Optics & Photonics. He did his Ph.D. from Mohammed V University in Rabat, in collaboration with MAScIR foundation, Morocco. Yahya’s Ph.D. project was focused on 2PA micro-nanofabrication (2PP-based 3D nanoprinting) in photoresists combining nonlinear optics, materials science & optical technology. He contributed to building 2PA-based 3D laser micro-nanofabrication technology in Morocco. Currently, he is a postdoctoral researcher in the field of Optics & Photonics & Nanotechnology.

Lida Zhuhas completed PhD and postdoctoral studiesfrom the Northeastern University (NEU), China. During his PhD study, he visited The University of British Columbia as a visiting scholar in 2008. He has been working as a professor of School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, NEU since 2011. He studied in University of New South Wales as a visiting scholar in 2016. In recent five years, he published more than 60 papers in reputed journals and more than 30 patents. He serves as editor or reviewer for many international journals, like INT J ADV MANUF TECH,J INTELL MANUF, etc.

Sangeetha Balabhadra has completed herPhD from the Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, Portugal. She has been working as a postdoctoral researcherinUniversity ofCanterbury, New Zealandsince 2018. She has published around 15 papers inreputed journals in the field of luminescence materials and it’sapplications.

Dr. Oldenburg’s PhD in optics and photonics was received from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, where he was also recognized for a best publication in the journal Advanced Materials in the field of Solar Energy from Karlsruhe School of Optics and Photonics. Oldenburg began his PI career as a Technical Sales Engineer, consulting with customers on their demanding applications. Then, he joined the team in Singapore as a Photonics and Industrial Automation Field Application Engineer, tasked with building an Application and Service Centre to develop and test PI’s motion system on real problems. Now, he oversees the Motorized Positioners Portfolio as Product Marketing Manager to translate the current market needs and insights into customer-serving products.

Sofien Mhatli is currently an assistant professor in telecommunications at ISI KEF and a Senior Researcher at the Ecole Polytechnique de Tunis, La Marsa, Tunisia, previously, he is working as a Telecommunications Engineer at the Ministry of National Defense, Tunis, Tunisia. His expertise is focused on designing and optimizing optical and microwave devices for applications in wireless telecom, sensing systems, and optical communication systems (SDH, WDM, PON, CO-OFDM, IM-DD...). His research interests include digital signal processing, algorithmic design (e.g., machine learning), and optical devices (e.g., MZM) for optical communications. The outcome of his research resulted in prestigious peer-reviewed journal papers and top conference presentations (e.g., OSA Optics Letters, OFC, IEEE Photonics Journal, ECOC). In the last 05 years, he is working as an international consultant for many companies in Tunisia and in France in the field of IT, security, virtualization and cloud training with many international references. The talk will be about machine learning applications in optical and wireless communications.

Stefan G. Stanciu received the Ph.D. degree in Electronics and Telecommunications from University Politehnica of Bucharest (UPB), Romania, in 2011. He currently acts as Principal Investigator within the Center for Microscopy-Microanalysis and Information Processing, UPB. He has coauthored >60 Web of Science journal articles, with >35% as main author. His research focuses on high- and super-resolution imaging by scanning laser and scanning probe microscopies. Stefan currently coordinates several research projects that focus on super-resolved imaging of cells, tissues, and advanced materials, and on the development of related image analysis and processing methods, with focus also on artificial intelligence.

Arafa H Aly holds a doctoral degree in physics from University of Cairo , Beni-Suef branch, Egypt. Prof Arafa Aly joined Cairo University, Beni-Suef branch, physics department in Januaray 1995 as an assistant lectrurer of physics. He was a lecturer from 1999 to 2007, and associated profeesor from 2007 to 20012. In 2012 he became full professor in physics; In 2012 Professor Arafa was elected as the chair of the Department of Physics till now. Professor Arafa was a postdoctoral fellow of physics at seoul national university, South korea 2004 and 2005 in AUB,Lebanon. In 2006-2008 was a research professor in Chonnam national university in Korea. Within 2008 was a research professor in Zaragoza University in Spain. Also Prof Arafa was a research professor part time in Yousef Jameel Science and Technology Research Center AUC from 2009-2014. His area of specialty is mesoscopic systems, photonic crystals, phononic crystals, metamaterials. He has a distinguished 16-year career in mesoscopic systems, photonic crystals, phononic crystals, solar energy, materials and photonics research. He has published more than 170 technical papers and reports.

Mrs. Ragni Kumari, born February 15, 1986, Gopalganj, Bihar, India. She completed her basic education in her village. She completed her Bachelor of clinical Optometry and Master of Clinical optometry from Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune and Amity University, Haryana, respectively. She also has post-graduation in MBA (Hospital Management and Supply Chain Management). She is pursuing Ph. D. in Public Health from Amity Institute of Public Health, Amity University, Noida, U.P. Presently she is working as an Optometrist in Lokbandhu Shree Rajnarayan Combined Hospital, Lucknow. She was former and founder HOD & Assist Professor, Department of Optometry, Era University, Lucknow. She was Assistant Proctor and member of anti-ranging committee of Era University. She is member of Society for Allied Health and health care professional’s education and research, Era University, Lucknow. Ragni Kumari has 15 years of clinical and academic experience. She is Ex. Sr. Consultant Optometrist in various organizations (Vision Express, AB Optique Pvt. Ltd, Lenskart.com). She organized many national and international conference in Era University and Amity University. She has Attended and presented papers in National /International Conferences and training programs. She Chaired Several National Scientific Conferences. Mrs. Ragni Kumari written more than 25 articles and Research Papers for National and International Journals of optometry and ophthalmology and Multidisciplinary Journals. She has been invited faculty in training programs and conducted many Workshops and training programs all over India. Mrs. Kumari has been invited as guest faculty in several conferences. She is member of Optometry council of India and International Contact Lens Educator, Australia. She is teaching the Contact lens, Indian Medicine & Telemedicine, Binocular Vision & Orthoptics, Dispensing Optics, Public Health for Diploma, UG and PG optometry students. She has several research interests subjects like contact lens, public health, Cataract, dispensing optics. She has published two books as co-author handbook of Ocular Terminology (Kavya Publication) and textbook of clinical optometry (Taurean Publication). She has written a book chapter in Challenges in eye care services and deliveries during COVID-19 pandemic”- An overview (Special Issue on Covid-19 by Ramaiah group of Educational Institution with collaborators; University of Illinois, U.S.A and University of Manitoba, Canada). These books are prescribed as Textbook in many Optometry Schools in India Besides this she has written chapters and articles in other books and Magazine. She is reviewer of journals, Acta Scientific Ophthalmology journal & International Journal of Creative Research Thought (IJCRT).

Xizheng Ke, Ph.D., Second-level Professor, head of information and communication system discipline of Xi'an University of Technology, deputy director of Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Cooperative Network Military-civilian Joint Construction. Famous Teaching Teacher of Shaanxi Province, Fellow of Chinese Institute of Electronics, Director of Chinese Optical Engineering Society, Standing Director of Shaanxi Optical Society. He received his bachelor's degree from Shaanxi Institute of Technology in 1983 and his Ph.D. degree from University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1996. From 1997 to 2002, he did post-doctoral research in Xidian University and the Second Artillery Engineering Institute. He is an editorial board member of "Journal of Electronics", "Infrared and Laser Engineering", "Journal of Electronic Measurement and Instruments", "Laser Technology", "Applied Optics", "Journal of Xi'an University of Technology", Editorial Board Member of Journal of Time and Frequency, Editorial Board Member of National Science and Technology Awards Review Expert of "Journal of Atmospheric Science Research", Member of Subject Review Group of Shaanxi Provincial Academic Degrees Committee. He won the Outstanding Young Scholar Award of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2000, and he was awarded the title of "Excellent Science and Technology Commissioner of Guangdong Province of the Ministry of Education of the Ministry of Science and Technology" in 2009. Also, he won the title of “Leader of Green Yang Jinfeng” in Yangzhou City in 2015, the China Industry-University-Research Innovation Award in 2018, the second prize of China Industry-University-Research Innovation Achievement in 2019 and the title of "Excellent Scientific and Technological Worker of Chinese Institute of Electronics" in 2020. Since 2001, he has won 16 provincial and ministerial science and technology awards, including 1 first-class prize and 5 second-class prizes. He has obtained more than 20 national authorized invention patents, published 9 monographs in Science Press, and more than 400 academic papers in domestic and foreign journals with citation H index 26 and G index 42. Till now, more than 30 doctoral students have been cultivated under his direction.

Efat has completed her PhD from Sharif University, Iran.Currently, she is the postdoctoral at National Taiwan University. She has started working on perovskite as postdoctoral fellow in NYCTU since 2015 and worked on GO-based hole transport layer, low dimensional halide perovskite and tin-based perovskite solar cells.

Dr. Sushanta Kumar Pal has completed his PhD from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India. Currently, he is a postdoctoral fellow at Tel Aviv University, Israel. He has started working on polarization optics as a doctoral student at IIT Delhi since 2014. Currently he is working on focal shaping of singular beams, light matter interaction for generation and detection of various polarization singularities.

Jierong Cheng has completed her PhD from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University, USA. She has been working as an Associate Professor of Nankai University in China since 2017. Her research is focused on metamaterials and terahertz functional devices. She has published more than 30 papers in reputed journals.