PCRL Hosts Delegation from ESA and JAXA for a Productive Exchange on Space Technologies
On Thursday, March 13th 2025, we had the honor of welcoming a delegation from the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for a series of insightful presentations and discussions on Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and space communications technologies. The visit began with an overview of PCRL’s research activities presented by […]
Presenting 3D-Printed Micro-Lenses for Flow Cytometry and Optical Coherence Tomography at SPIE Photonics West
We are excited to share our participation in SPIE Photonics West with a paper presentation entitled “Development of 3D-printed micro-lenses at the edge of waveguides of flow cytometry and optical coherence tomography photonic integrated circuits” by Adamantia Maria Grammatikaki. Flow Cytometry (FCM) plays a crucial role in healthcare by enabling precise analysis of cell populations, […]
PICaboo Project Successfully Concludes with Its Final Review Meeting
The PICaboo Project, coordinated by the Photonics Communications Research Laboratory (PCRL), has successfully completed its journey with a Final Review Meeting held online on November 13, 2024. Launched in January 2021, PICaboo brought together 6 partners from 5 European countries, including: ICCS – NTUA Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) III-V Lab VLC Photonics Nokia ADVA […]
PCRL Welcomes Delegation from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Chinese Embassy
On Monday, November 11th 2024, PCRL had the distinct pleasure of welcoming a delegation from the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) and representatives from the Chinese Embassy. Their visit to the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) included discussions aimed at establishing a Global Strategic Partnership between NUAA and NTUA to promote collaborative […]
🌟 Celebrating the Day of Photonics at PCRL – 21st of October! 🌟
On the 21st of October, we join the global photonics community in celebrating the Day of Photonics, a day dedicated to acknowledging the transformative impact of photonics on technology and society. At the Photonics Communications Research Laboratory (PCRL), we are proud to showcase our contributions through various innovative projects. A small taste of this is […]
Συμμετοχή του Δρ. Γιάννη Γιαννούλη στην Ημερίδα της Πρεσβείας της Κύπρου με θέμα το Διάστημα
Ο Δρ. Γιάννης Γιαννούλης, Senior Researcher στο Εργαστήριο Φωτονικών Επικοινωνιών (PCRL) του ΕΜΠ, θα συμμετάσχει στην Ημερίδα για το Διάστημα που διοργανώνει η Πρεσβεία της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας. Η παρουσίασή του θα έχει τίτλο «Κβαντική Κρυπτογραφία (QKD) για Δορυφορικά Συστήματα» και θα εστιάσει στις τελευταίες εξελίξεις στον τομέα της κρυπτογραφίας για την ασφάλεια των δορυφορικών επικοινωνιών. […]
Presentation by Dr. Constantin Meis on Photons
We are pleased to invite all interested faculty, students, and researchers to a presentation by Dr. Constantin Meis titled “Vector potential, electromagnetic field and wave function.” The presentation will take place on Tuesday, September 24th, at 12:00 PM in the ECE School Meeting Room, located in the basement of the new ECE building. The presentation […]
HellasQCI: 3rd Training Event “Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Cyber Security”
HellasQCI: 3rd Training Event “Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Cyber Security” 3rd HQCI Training Event on Quantum Key Distribution and Cyber Security The Photonics Communications Research Laboratory (PCRL) is excited to announce the 3rd Training Event of the European co-funded project HellasQCI, focusing on “Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Cyber Security.” This event is […]
PCRL Researchers Participate in Key Quantum Technology Events in Barcelona
We are proud to announce that three of our esteemed researchers—Dr. Christos Kouloumentas, Dr. Aristeidis Stathis and Dr. Giannis Giannoulis — recently participated in two significant events in Barcelona, Spain, advancing our mission in the field of quantum technologies. 1️⃣ Workshop on “Quantum Communications in Europe: Building the Next Generation of European Quantum Technologies” Organized […]
International Day of Light | May 16, 2024
✨ Celebrating the Dual Nature of Light: A Dance of Waves and Particles Light, the fundamental essence that illuminates our world, has captivated humanity since time immemorial. Yet, its nature continues to intrigue and mystify us. On this International Day of Light, we embark on a journey to unravel one of the most fascinating phenomena […]