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
PREIN Workshop on Quantum Research & Technologies, April 13-15. 2026
April 13, 2026 – April 15, 2026 13:00 – 10:30
The workshop aims at bringing together all partners involved in the PREIN work package “Quantum Technologies” as well as researchers…
Read moreI-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…
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Photonics in Finland 2025 – new brochure out!
15.8.2025
New Photonics in Finland brochure available! New statistics, news, interviews and more! Read online here
Read moreNew freeware site for OpenAR2.0 DIY glasses now launched
5.6.2025
Freshly launched, the new freeware site for OpenAR2.0 glasses provides free guidance on how to…
Read morePirkanmaa Cultural Foundation Award to Arri Priimägi
12.5.2025
The 2025 award of the Pirkanmaa Fund of the Finnish Cultural Foundation has been granted…
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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.
