Design and Development of Optical Fiber Sensors for Improved Sensing Efficiency
This webinar is hosted By: Integrated Photonics Technical Group
09 February 2026 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for an insightful webinar with Dr. Rahul Kumar Gangwar, Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bhopal. India, as he explores the frontier of optical waveguide sensors. With a rich international background, Dr. Gangwar brings a global perspective to advancing optical sensor technology.
Dr. Gangwar is an expert in the field of fiber-optic sensing devices. In this seminar, he will share in-depth technical insights into the design and fabrication of optical sensors based on various types of optical fibers. His talk will delve into the underlying principles, materials, and techniques employed in the development of advanced fiber-optic sensors for a diverse range of applications.
Subject Matter Level: Intermediate – Assumes basic knowledge of the topic
What You Will Learn:
• Working principle of optical sensors.
• Real-world applications of optical fiber in sensing.
• Key technical challenges and innovations in developing an advanced optical sensing system.
Who Should Attend:
Researchers, graduate students, and industry personnel interested in heterogeneous photonic integration.
About the Presenter: Dr. Rahul Kumar Gangwar from Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bhopal
Rahul Kumar Gangwar received his Ph.D. degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, India, in 2017. Currently, he is working as an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. Before joining the Institute, he was associated with the Center for Applied Photonics, INESCTEC, Porto, Portugal, Peking University, Beijing, China, and Rajdhani College (University of Delhi), New Delhi, India. His research focuses on the design and characterization of optical fibers and photonic crystal fibers for different applications like sensing, communications, and nonlinear applications, etc.