Professor Vladimir G. Chigrinov is Professor of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology since 1999. He is an Expert in Flat Panel Technology in Russia, recognized by the World Technology Evaluation Centre, 1994, and SID Fellow since 2008. He is an author of 6 books, 31 reviews and book chapters, about 322 journal papers, more than 677 Conference presentations, and 121 patents and patent applications including 38 US patents in the field of liquid crystals since 1974. He got Excellent Research Award of HKUST School of Engineering in 2012. He obtained Gold Medal and The Best Award in the Invention & Innovation Awards 2014 held at the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2014, which was hosted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 20-22 Feb 2014. He is a Member of EU Academy of Sciences (EUAS) since July 2017. He got A Slottow Owaki Prize of SID in 2018 http://www.ee.ust.hk/ece.php/enews/detail/660. He is 2019 Distinguished Fellow of IETI (International Engineering and Technology Institute). Since 2018 he works as Professor in the School of Physics and Optoelectronics Engineering in Foshan University, Foshan, China. 2020-2024 Vice President of Fellow of Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (IDSAI) Since 2021 distinguished Fellow of Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Since March 2022 he is A Fellow of National Academy of Technology for his contributions to Information Electrical and Electronic Research.

Vasudevanpillai Biju is a Professor and the Director of the Promotion Office of International Alliance at the Research Institute for Electronic Science and Graduate School of Environmental Science at Hokkaido University. He assumed this position after a research career as a scientist and a senior scientist at AIST, Japan (2004-2015), a PRESTO researcher at Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST, 2010-2014), a visiting Scientist at the University of Texas at Austin, USA (2007), a postdoctoral fellow at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA (2003-2004), a JSPS postdoctoral fellow at AIST, Japan (2002-2003), and a research scientist at Angstrom Technology Partnership, Japan (2000-2002). He has been a visiting faculty at many universities in Japan, the US, and India. He has been a member of the board of studies/faculty evaluation/faculty screening/project screening committees of academic and government bodies in Japan, India, New Zealand, Chili, Taiwan, the European Union, Singapore, Belgium, etc. He has been a SPARC fellow at IIT Hyderabad, India, and an Erudite Fellow of the Bard of Higher Education, Kerala, India. His research interests include semiconductor nanocrystals and quantum dots, photo-functional molecules, nanobiotechnogy, and single-molecule techniques. His research activities are recognized with various awards by the Ozaki Foundation (Gen-nai Prize and Gen-nai Award), the Japanese Photochemistry Association, the Asian and Oceanian Photochemistry Association, and the Chemical Society of Japan. He became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2011. He has been an associate editor of J. Photochem. Photobiol. C, and NPG Asia Materials.

Professor Sukhdev Roy received the theBSc (Hons) Physics degree from Delhi Univ, in 1986, MSc Physics from DEL in 1988, and PhD from ift Delhi in1993. He joined the DayalbaghEducational Institute in 1993, where he is at present the Head of theDepartment of Physics and ComputerScience. He has been a Visiting Professor at many universities that include, including Harvard (USA) Waterloo(Canada), Würzburgand Regensburg (Germany) Osakajapan) City University, and Queen Mary University of London (UK) TIFF, Mumbai, and Sc Bangalore (india). He has also been an Associate of the international Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy, and is a Member of the Global Panel of MIT Technology Review, Prof. Roy has made significant contributions in Photonics that encompass nano-blo-photonics, silicon and neuro photonics, fiber optics, and optical computing. His experimental and theoretical research on nano-bio-photonic systems that includes low-power and high-frequency optogenetic control of neural spiking, defines a new paradigm of technological convergence and innovation and opens up fascinating prospects for energy-efficient, ultrafast and low cost all-optical information processing sensing energy conversion, and healthcare. He has won a number of awards and fellowships that include, the AICTE Career Award for Young Teachers in 2001, 15PS Invitation Fellowship, japan in 2004, HC Shah Research Endowment Prize by Sardar Patel University in 2006, 1st IETE BB Sen Memorial Award in 2007, IETE-Conference on Emerging Optoelectronic Technologies Award in 2012, IETE-M Rathore Memorial Award in 2016, the Systems Society of India's National Systems Gold Medal in 2016, and the Distinguished Alumni Award by the Dayalbagh Educational Institute in 2021. He also has been awarded seven best paper awards in international and national conferences. He has published 175 research papers in reputed journals and conference proceedings and 11 book chapters. He chaired the 8th World Conference and Expo on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Philadelphia, the USA in 2020. He has delivered more than 100 invited talks in India and abroad that include Keynote Addresses and Plenary Talks at International Conferences that include the prestigious international Year of Light.commemorative Keynote Address at the 38th Convocation of the International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETSL in 2015 and at the Annual Meeting of American Physical Society in 2008. He was the Guest Editor of the March 2011 Special issue of ET Circuits. Devices and Systems Journal 10 on Optical Computing. He is an Associate Editor of IEEE Access and is a member of the Editorial Board of Optics and Photonics journal He is also a Senior Member of IEEE (USA) and a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Sciences India, IETE (India), and the Optical Society of India. He is listed in the recent Stanford researchers study of Top 2% in World Ranking of Scientists-2020, in Optoelectronics and Photonics.

Dr Yuvaraja Visagathilagar has over 27+ years of extensive expertise and experience in academia, research, and industry. He graduated with Bachelor of Engineering in Communication Engineering and Doctorate in Engineering (with a highly prestigious scholarship from the Australian Government) in 1996 and 2003 respectively from RMIT University, Melbourne Australia. His dissertation was in “Narrow-band Optical Modulator on Lithium Niobate” for telecommunication applications but it can be applied for other transceivers applications. In research and industry, he has contributed to over 40+ peer-reviewed international journals and conference pubications. He has visited and presented at universities in USA (i.e. UCLA and UCSD), Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation and in Japan (i.e. Science and technology Organisation).He has collaborated with Defence Science Technology Organisation (now DSTG) in Australia where he has contributed in the design, fabrication, packaging and testing of “High-Speed Lithium Niobate Optical Modulator” including documentation of processes for quality certification (ISO 9001) and flip-chip packaging of narrow-band optical modulators on Lithium Niobate and Ceramic materials. He has extensive academic teaching as a lecturer and post-doctorate research fellow in Photonics, Fibre Optics & System, RF System, and Integration where he was involved in research of novel design of narrowband optical modulators. In early years, his research has been in Narrow-band Lithium Niobate Modulators but also in finding a solution for packaging of optoelectronic devices (i.e. ceramic and Silicon materials). During the collaboration, he worked with sub-contractors in system integration and packaging of the modulator devices in hermetically sealed packages for defence applications. In 2006, he joined “Future Fibre Technologies Ltd” who are the global leading organisation in optical sensing technologies and has extensive experience over 9 years in optical sensing. He was a senior manager and held positions as Senior Fibre Systems Engineer, R&D Team Leader and Applications Engineering Manager where he contributed in the company products enhancements and novel products design. He has contributed to 2 patent solutions for novel systems in optical fibre sensing and contributed to over 110+ reports with fellow colleagues and R&D teams (not published due to commercial-in-confidence). From July 2016 to March 2018, he was a Senior Academic at RMIT University for postgraduate and undergraduate courses in Electrical Engineering Analysis using Matlab, Electronic Engineering, Radar technologies, Communication systems, Optical/Photonic Engineering, Microwave Circuits & System and Advanced Mathematics for various program levels (or years). He contributed to the development teaching materials of a core course in Optical Fibre Systems and Networks for Bachelor and Master’s Program including supervising for over 10+ projects in undergraduate and postgraduate students with a minor thesis. Since April 2018 to June 2020, he is a Senior Academic with the Department of Electrical and Electronics Technology & Engineering, Applied Engineering College (AEC), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which is affiliated with Lincoln College International and University of Hull, UK with accreditation of Colleges of Excellence by the Government of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where he is undertaking teaching in Electrical and Electronics technologies & principles for various Bachelor level program. He has been a senior supervisor for over 30+ projects demonstrated and a minor thesis. In July 2020, he is a researcher undertaking photonics research into reservoir computing and senior academic in lecturing a topic in Optical Fibre Communication Systems, Digital Electronics projects using Altium to design & built a Digital Oscilloscope and Microwave/RF Systems with ©Cadence and Electronic Engineering at the University of Melbourne (Australia) and in January 2021, he joined RMIT University as a researcher and senior academic undertaking research in optical fibre systems and transmission with high-level multi-disciplinary engineering team. Since January 2022, he joined QinetiQ Australia as a Principal Engineer (Senior RF/EMI/EMC Systems Engineer) as a Design and Advisory role providing his expertise & experience in defence and government projects with key interest in Microwave/RF/Radar Communication Engineering, coherent detection optical sensing for pipelines, undersea exploration, seismic detection and temperature sensing, high-speed and narrow-band optical modulators. Recently in March 2023 was awarded with accreditation & certified with the Engineers Australia (EA) Chartered Professional Engineering (CPEng) and in the National Engineers Register (NER), APEC Engineer and IntPE(Aus). He has a distinguished professional engineering career, he is an active Senior Member of the IEEE for over 28+ years’ service where he is the Chair of the Victorian IEEE Electron Devices & Photonics Society Joint Chapter and representative in the Section Committee, Australia from 2017 He is a active member of IEEE where he is a key volunteer for the Senior Member Elevation reference in Victoria, Australia (or globally), Member of OSA, SPIE, AP-MTT, AIP, AOS, BCS and certified in PRINCE2® & system engineering. He is in various editorial boards for peer-reviewed international journals and key reviewer for many international scientific journals and conferences. He has presented at various international and local conferences as Plenary, Keynote, Invited and has been asked to provide a welcome talk at conference. Other interests include and on-going, provides professional engineering consultancy to organisations locally and globally but passionate about teaching high school students from year 7 – VCE & other states in all Mathematic, Physics, System Engineering and Technology.

Katsuhiro Ajito received his Ph.D. degree in applied chemistry from the University of Tokyo, Japan, in 1995. He was a Distinguished Technical Member of THz-wave applications at NTT Science and Core Technology Laboratory Group in Atsugi, Japan. He joined NTT Basic Research Laboratories in 1995, where he conducted studies on glutamate in single synapses in the brain using Raman spectroscopy and laser tweezers from 1995 to 2007. His current research interests include terahertz photonics in 6G for ultra-high-speed wireless communication and sensing/imaging capabilities.In 1999, he was awarded the Young Scientist Award for the Presentation of an Excellent Paper from the Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP). From 1995 to 2019, he served as the Executive Director and Chair of the Terahertz Spectroscopy Division of the Spectroscopical Society of Japan (SSJ). He was also the Secretary of the Terahertz Interest Group in the IEEE 802.15 Working Group for wireless personal area networks from 2011 to 2013 and the Chair of the Micro/Nano Electromechanical Systems and Bio/Medical Analyses Area of the International Conference on Solid State Devices and Materials in JSAP from 2012 to 2015. Since 2021, he has been working at the Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Technology, International Professional University of Technology in Osaka, serving as the Chair, and has been the Dean since 2022. He is a member of IEEE, JSAP, SSJ, and the American Chemical Society

Terahertz Photonics in 6G for Ultra-High-Speed Wireless Communication and Sensing Capabilities.

Dr. Philip B. Kassey, Founder & Managing Director of PETRASYS GLOBAL PVT LTD, Mumbai, India. With over 20 years’ Industrial and Academic Experience in the field of Fiber Optic Sensor Systems Research, Design, Development & Production in India & Abroad. Career started as a researcher, and worked at different levels as a Scientist, Engineer, Academician, Technology Architect, and Entrepreneur, which led to excel as a Business Owner, Trainer and Coach in Photonic Sensor Technology. Conducted several technical trainings sessions in India, Seychelles, London, and USA. Industrial Expert in Optoelectronics, Photonics and Fiber Optics Sensors. Mind behind the Development of Fiber Optic Perimeter Intrusion Detection System for Border Security, India. Industrial Expert in Optoelectronics, Photonics and Fiber Optics Sensors. In the area of Perimeter, Border Security & Surveillance, protection of Forest Animal and Human conflicts as well as conservation of Tigers and monitoring the movement of the extinguishing animals in the forest reserves.

Hongqi Li obtained his PhD degree from Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He was a guest researcher in Kyoto University (1999‒2001), Ehime University (2002‒2003) and CNRS-University of Aix-Marseille I & III (2003‒2004). He has been working as an Associate Professor in College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University since 2004. His research interest is focused on organic functional dyes and fluorescent sensors. He has published more than 130 papers in accademic journals.

Xizheng Ke, Ph.D., Second-level Professor, 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, Foreign academician of Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Director of Chinese Optical Engineering Society, Standing Director of Shaanxi Optical Society.

I am the Founder & CEO of two Startups in Palo Alto, CA, and Mesa, AZ. Let me introduce what I did in these couple of business adventures. What is JAYNSTEIN Æ Model? My research during the last 5 years concluded in the summer of 2021 with the Best Young Scientist Award in Osaka, Japan, and some publications that I call JAYNSTEIN Æ Model. What is JAYNSTEIN Æ Tech? Now this research is transformed into new mindfulness devices that I call JAYNSTEIN Æ Tech. There are no competitors for these new mindfulness devices in the revolution of sports.

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.

Jonas G. Croissant completed his PhD in chemistry, materials science and engineering from the Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie in Montpellier (France) in 2014 and then conducted joint post-doctoral studies at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST, Saudi Arabia) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA, USA, CA). From 2017 to 2019, he was a professor of chemical engineering at the University of New Mexico (UNM, USA, NM). Since 2019, he joined Intel Corporation’s technology development organization and now focuses on the prototype-to-HVM innovation of photonic optical co-packaging assembly for next-generation products. He holds five Intel packaging patents, his silica hybrid nanomaterials and films research yielded 50 peer-reviewed publications, 3 book chapters, and 2 patents, and has served as an expert reviewer for European funding agencies and top global peer-reviewed publishing groups (e.g. Nature Publishing Group).

3D Co-Packaged Photonics Assembly Challenges and Solutions

Aisha Bibi is currently working as a Marie Curie Research Fellow at Aston Institute for Photonic Technologies (AiPT) of Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Her journey at Aston University began when she won the prestigious Erasmus+ (formerly known as Erasmus Mundus) Scholarship to pursue masters in Photonics Integrated Circuits, Sensors and Networks (PIXNET) with the offered mobility such that she did the first year of her master’s degree at Aston University and the second year at ScuolaSuperioreSant’Anna, Pisa, Italy. After successful completion of her master’s degree with flying colours she was successful in bagging a Marie Curie Research Fellow post in a H2020 ITN MSCA project called MONPLAS. Within MONPLAS, she works on accurate and reliable detection, identification and enumeration of nanoplastics. She is an active member of Optica and SPIE, more specifically she is the President of the Aston Univ. Chapter for 2023. In this capacity she organises various seminars, workshops and training events at AiPT.

Enabling reliable detection of nanoplastics through the use of surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy

Katsuhiro Ajito received his Ph.D. degree in applied chemistry from the University of Tokyo, Japan, in 1995. He was a Distinguished Technical Member of THz-wave applications at NTT Science and Core Technology Laboratory Group in Atsugi, Japan. He joined NTT Basic Research Laboratories in 1995, where he conducted studies on glutamate in single synapses in the brain using Raman spectroscopy and laser tweezers from 1995 to 2007. His current research interests include terahertz photonics in 6G for ultra-high-speed wireless communication and sensing/imaging capabilities.In 1999, he was awarded the Young Scientist Award for the Presentation of an Excellent Paper from the Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP). From 1995 to 2019, he served as the Executive Director and Chair of the Terahertz Spectroscopy Division of the Spectroscopical Society of Japan (SSJ). He was also the Secretary of the Terahertz Interest Group in the IEEE 802.15 Working Group for wireless personal area networks from 2011 to 2013 and the Chair of the Micro/Nano Electromechanical Systems and Bio/Medical Analyses Area of the International Conference on Solid State Devices and Materials in JSAP from 2012 to 2015. Since 2021, he has been working at the Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Technology, International Professional University of Technology in Osaka, serving as the Chair, and has been the Dean since 2022. He is a member of IEEE, JSAP, SSJ, and the American Chemical Society.

Terahertz Photonics in 6G for Ultra-High-Speed Wireless Communication and Sensing Capabilities.

Vladimir V. Rumyantsev is Head of Department of Theory of Complex Systems Dynamic Properties at A.A. Galkin Donetsk Institute for Physics and Engineering (DonIPE). He is Professor of Theoretical Physics and Nanotechnology Department at Donetsk National University (DonNU). He received PhD in Theoretical Physics (1988) from DonNU and Dr. Sci. in Condensed Matter Physics (2007) from DonIPE. Prof. Rumyantsev has authored/co-authored 4 books, 2 chapters in books and more than 360 scientific publications. He is a member of Mediterranean Institute of Fundamental Physics (MIFP, Italy)as well as American Physical Society (USA).

Dispersion of Polaritonic Excitations in Non-Ideal Lattices of Coupled Microcavities Containing Quantum Dots

Dr. Mahmud completed his Ph.D. in 2022 from electrical & computer engineering, LU. His PhD topic was “A Smart Sensor-based Online Condition Monitoring System for Induction Machine Fault Diagnosis." After his Ph.D., he joined the Space and Robotics team of MDA Space. He is involved in building Canada’s flagship project on the International Space Station in deep space, “Canadram-3” and currently working with NASA’s deep space exploration plan named GATEWAY. His work focused on the radiation environment and characterization of electrical components.

Ilgim Efeturk is one of the first full students of Turkey's first Department of Photonics which was founded in 2015 and serves undergraduate education since in 2019. She is one of the few founding members of the IZTECH Optics and Photonics Society (IZTECH-OPS), which was established on August 5, 2020 as an OPTICA (formerly OSA) Student Chapter and was the first official photonics student branch established within the institute. In addition to being Representative of IZTECH Department of Photonics and Representative of IZTECH Faculty of Science, she is the first female President of the Student Council in the history of her university, which was founded in 1992 and has 6500+ students. In addition to these, she is the Founder and President of IZTECH Quality Community, which was established in December, 2022, in order to disseminate the quality culture in higher education and R&D fields, internalize quality processes, increase the participation of students in the quality assurance system and to carry out studies in this field. She was awarded as one of the 20 Women Scholars to be supported financially and academically in 2022, selected worldwide by Optica (formerly OSA). She became the first Turkish student to be selected for this scholarship supported by major companies such as Google, Intel and Meta to empower the next generation of women leaders in optics and photonics. In addition, she is one of the 53 female students and is the first & only photonics student supported academically under the WE-inTech Program which was officially launched by Arçelik Global in Turkey, Arctic in Romania, Defy Appliances in South Africa and Dawlance in Pakistan, and made available for the first time on a global scale to support women in new-generation research and development fields. Ilgim successfully completed her internship within the scope of the Eastern Anatolia Observatory in Erzurum, which hosts Turkey's largest and first NIR telescope with a diameter of 4 meters and she worked on the AO+RC+aO+DR optical performance of the DAG Telescope, especially on astrooptics which includes the adaptive optics & derotator system. She also conducts various studies on biophotonics and entrepreneurship & leadership within prestigious institutions in Turkey.

I am pouriya poursafargholi ,garduated in optica and photonics,Tabriz university,iran.had full fund from institute lebnitz but because of military service i couldnt attend.honorable member of refree commite of ISO ,speak english,german,persian,turki

Lapenzer Parikh is a dedicated and ambitious individual who has made significant strides in the fields of mathematics, power engineering, physics, and finance. Born with a passion for knowledge and a drive for success, Lapenzer has pursued his academic and professional endeavors with unwavering determination. Lapenzer is currently a third-year mathematics student at the esteemed University of Waterloo, where he has consistently demonstrated exceptional aptitude and enthusiasm for the subject. Alongside his mathematics major, he also embarked on a fascinating journey into the world of power engineering, expanding his knowledge and expertise in this dynamic field. This dual focus allows him to explore the intricate connections between mathematics and the practical applications of power engineering. Driven by his insatiable curiosity, Lapenzer's academic pursuits extend beyond the realm of mathematics and power engineering. He has delved into the realms of physics and finance, recognizing the interplay between these disciplines and their real-world implications. This multidisciplinary approach reflects his desire to develop a comprehensive understanding of complex systems and their impact on various industries. In his academic journey, Lapenzer has actively engaged in research activities, delving into cutting-edge topics to push the boundaries of knowledge. Notably, he has conducted research in the field of Casimir plates, which explores the fascinating phenomenon of quantum fluctuation-induced forces between closely spaced surfaces. His contributions to this field have garnered attention and recognition from peers and faculty members alike, showcasing his analytical prowess and dedication to scientific inquiry. Building upon his passion for research, Lapenzer is currently involved in a captivating project that involves the intersection of graph theory and artificial intelligence. By leveraging the power of AI algorithms and utilizing the principles of graph theory, Lapenzer seeks to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. This project represents his commitment to applying theoretical concepts to real-world challenges, ultimately aiming to make a positive impact on society. Beyond his academic pursuits, Lapenzer also finds time to contribute to the Canadian Armed Forces as a financial admin. This role not only showcases his strong work ethic and organizational skills but also highlights his dedication to serving his country. His ability to manage financial operations efficiently and effectively underscores his commitment to excellence in all areas of his life. With a clear vision for his future, Lapenzer Parikh envisions himself as a leader in his chosen fields. He aspires to make significant contributions to the academic community, industry, and society at large. With his unique blend of expertise in mathematics, power engineering, physics, and finance, Lapenzer is well-positioned to address complex challenges and drive innovation in a rapidly evolving world. As Lapenzer continues his academic journey and professional pursuits, there is no doubt that his passion, dedication, and intellect will propel him towards a future filled with success, intellectual growth, and meaningful contributions to the fields he cherishes.

Military imaging advances and suggested modifications

Mayur Kumar Chhipa, serving as Lecturer and Coordinator at the department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Faculty of ICT, ISBAT University, Kampala, Uganda, East Africa. He received his B. Tech and M. Tech degrees from Rajasthan Technical University in 2011 and 2015, respectively. He is author or coauthor of more than 25 research papers in reputed journals and conference proceedings. He has attended about 20 workshops and organized 10 workshops. He is a professional member of IEEE, IEEE Photonic Society, IEEE CAS, IEEE IES, OSI and IAENG. His current research interests are in the areas of Photonic Band Gap Structures, Optical Communication, Photonic Crystals, Photonic Integrated Circuits, Optical Devices, and Optical Communication Networks.

Photonic Crystal based Passive Devices for Photonic Integrated Circuits