Research
Light-based solutions from fundamental and applied research to prototype and technology development.
The doctoral pilot programme
Innovative Doctoral Education Ecosystem for Photonics – I-DEEP
The overall rationale of I-DEEP is to educate a new generation of doctoral students through innovative approaches that accelerate graduation time without compromising the quality of education.
Upcoming Events
I-DEEP doctoral pilot Annual Event 2026
May 6, 2026 09:00 – 18:30
The annual I-DEEP event for all doctoral researchers in the pilot is organised in Aalto University premises, Espoo on May…
Read moreOPD 2026 – Optics and Photonics Days, Jyväskylä, 26.-28. May 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 28, 2026
Optics and Photonics Days (OPD) is an annual central event in Optics and Photonics in Finland and the largest yearly…
Read morePREIN Annual Event May 26, 2026 at OPD, Jyväskylä
May 26, 2026 14:30 – 18:00
PREIN Annual event at the Optics and Photonics Days summarises the Flagship activities and presents the recent research highlights. Venue:…
Read moreNews
PREIN Annual Report 2025 is published!
4.5.2026
As we enter the final year of the Flagship funding period (2019–2026), this is a…
Read moreDr. Regina Gumenyuk was appointed as a tenure-track Associate Professor
4.5.2026
Welcome to ENS Faculty Regina Gumenyuk, Associate Professor, Photonics! Dr. Regina Gumenyuk received her PhD…
Read morePhotonics in Finland 2025 – new brochure out!
15.8.2025
New Photonics in Finland brochure available! New statistics, news, interviews and more! Read online here
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Videos on Photonics
Photonics and light-based technologies play a central role in all areas of modern life, including in telecommunications, biomedicine, health care, energy and environment, manufacturing, and consumer products.
