Specialty Optical Fibers (SOF)

Focuses on novel and specialty optical fiber technology, showcasing groundbreaking advancements.

Originally vital in telecommunications, optical fibers now play pivotal roles in diverse modern sectors like defense, security, sensing, automotive and biomedicine. This topical meeting aims to convene global leaders from academia, industry and the public sector to assess current advancements and anticipate future trends in specialty optical fiber materials, designs and applications.

SOF unites industry and academic frontrunners to delve into cutting-edge research, trends and challenges in the field. Optical fibers are driving innovation across telecommunications, high-power lasers, sensing and biomedicine. Join us to explore the latest in innovative designs, materials, devices and applications, and witness the ongoing evolution of fiber photonics.

Chairs

Peter Dragic

Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States,
Chair

Yingying Wang

Jinan University, China,
Chair

Yong Chen

Microsoft Research Cambridge, United Kingdom,
Program Chair

Mariusz Klimczak

Uniwersytet Warszawski, Poland,
Program Chair

Amy Van Newkirk

Penn State Applied Research Lab, United States,
Program Chair

Committee Members

• Peter Dragic, Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States, Chair
• Yingying Wang, Jinan University, China, Chair
• Yong Chen, Microsoft Research Cambridge, United Kingdom, Program Chair
• Mariusz Klimczak, Uniwersytet Warszawski, Poland, Program Chair
• Amy Van Newkirk, Penn State Applied Research Lab, United States, Program Chair