Nouman Zia named to global Photonics100 list of innovators
The annual Photonics100 recognises the top 100 innovators who are shaping the global photonics landscape. Honourees are selected for their pioneering work in academia, industry and entrepreneurship, with applications ranging from quantum technology and biomedicine to lasers and optical communications.
Nouman Zia earned his PhD from the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) group at Tampere University. His research focused on integrated mid-infrared light sources, a cutting-edge field with major implications for gas sensing, healthcare and environmental monitoring.
According to the announcement regarding Zia's recognition (available to registered users), his current employment at Nokia Networks' System-on-Chip Unit and his strong affiliation with Tampere University position him at the intersection of semiconductor manufacturing, photonic chip design and system reliability for 5G and 6G technologies. This recognition reflects Nouman Zia’s significant contributions to advancing optoelectronics and photonics technology.
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The Photonics100 list in published by Electro Optics magazine, which is a source of news, insights, and analysis in the photonics sector, committed to celebrating excellence and driving growth in the industry through its publications, events, and special projects. The magazine is produced by Europa Science Ltd, a UK-based company publishing also five other titles in both print and digital editions.
Further information on the grounds for the honorary mention will be provided by Andrew Knight at Europa Science (andrew.knight [at] europascience.com).
