October 15, 2021 New iPhD website celebrates tradition of Photonics research at Unicamp
Homepage available on the internet conveys information about research in optical communication, to serve the global community and specialized groups Carolina Goetten* The activities of the thematic project on Integrated Photonic Devices, a partnership between Unicamp and Mackenzie University, financed by the Fundação de Apoio…
Homepage available on the internet conveys information about research in optical communication, to serve the global community and specialized groups
Carolina Goetten*
The activities of the thematic project on Integrated Photonic Devices, a partnership between Unicamp and Mackenzie University, financed by the Fundação de Apoio à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (Fapesp), are available for consultation on the internet, from now on, since the launch Aof the new website. This initiative aims to be a communication channel with society and with different groups among the scientific community, especially in the area of Photonics, integrated and functional optical devices and optoelectronics, topics in which Unicamp holds a tradition of research. It was at this University that one of the world’s first fiber optic telecommunication lasers were manufactured, and also the first laser in the Southern Hemisphere.
According to the coordinator of the project, professor Newton Frateschi, the studies at iPhD cover topics of social interest, such as the latest developments in science and real and viable application of new technologies. “For this reason, it is important that the results of our group are efficiently shared with the community. This is one of the expectations for the new website, which will bring to the general public important themes that are linked to the scientific and technological universe”, points out the professor.
Additionally, Frateschi emphasizes the possibility of enhancing partnerships along with the business sector. The iPhD research is focused on the investigation of integrated photonics devices. These studies and developments are of great relevance in the context of data flow, in the new dynamics of communication on the Internet. “We are able to structure partnerships with both large corporations and hardware startups, which can benefit from a unique laboratory structure and a world-class body of researchers”, explains the professor.
Another important goal, amplified by the launch of the website, is the prospect of scientific collaborations, in addition to the dissemination of opportunities for new students and researchers. “We are a team that works in connection with several international research groups. We look for outstanding professionals around the world in calls to join our research group, or to collaborate with us in scientific partnerships”, says Frateschi.
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The sites includes key informations about general activities in the project, such as a detailed research structure report, video interviews with associated professors, new opportunities for business contracts and vacancies for students and researchers. Also, visitants can find journalistic contents and information on the following events of the group. In the “Team” tab, it is provided reports about the active researchers working in the project, as well as their professional description and performance within the iPhD. Visitors can also contact the group through the “Contact Us” section.
In addition to fixed content and specific tabs, the visitant can find publications of news associated with the project, with periodic updates. In this area, the community may discover new activities and research developments. “This website was designed to become an active communication channel, which can, in fact, increase the dissemination of our researches that have the greatest impact on society and the corporate world”, explains Frateschi.To learn more, access the page and follow the project also on the social networks of our partners – Gleb Wataghin Physics Institute and Unicamp University.
To learn more, access the page and follow the project also on the social networks of our partners – Gleb Wataghin Physics Institute and Unicamp University.
*Carolina Goetten has Master Degree in Language and Technology and a scholarship in Media and Science at iPhD research project.