
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
The 30th International Semiconductor Laser Conference (ISLC) 2026
June 14, 2026 – June 18, 2026
We welcome you to Tampere, Finland to join us at the 30th International Semiconductor Laser Conference (ISLC 2026)! The ISLC…
Read morePREIN and Photonics Finland at Suomi Areena in Pori
June 26, 2026 12:00 – 12:45
PREIN Photonics Flagship and Photonics Finland are organising a panel at Suomi Areena in Pori also this year. The panel…
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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.






