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Commercialization of Metasurface and Nanophotonic Devices

Matthew SingerThorlabs Inc, USA

Nanophotonic devices has seen spectacular growth in the past decades. In particular we are seeing these devices move from the laboratory to commercially viable products in a range of applications from telecommunications, biosensing, image processing, and more. As the commercialization of these nanophotonic devices becomes more prevalent, it is imperative to understand the process of moving a technology out of the lab as well as how to integrate a technology into a specific application space, so that new technologies can enter the marketplace. The goal of this session is to educate the META community on existing examples of commercially viable meta and nano products through academic/industry collaborations, university spin off companies, industry tools used in the design of nanostructures, existing infrastructure for the scalable manufacture of nanostructures, and the successful application spaces where these devices are being implemented. This special session will focus on both research and development of nanophotonic technologies, to inform the community on practical considerations when designing, manufacturing, scaling, and qualifying these devices.

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Parity-Time and Quasi-Normal Modes in Photonics, Plasmonics, Acoustics

Anatole LupuC2N/Paris-Saclay University, France

Henri BenistyInstitut d’Optique Graduate School, France

The use of new symmetry properties in Photonics, Plasmonics, Acoustics has emerged in the recent years. They exploit unusual categories of modes and states that open yet unexplored avenues. Parity-Time symmetric structures are a key example of such a class of non-Hermitian systems of renewed interest in optics and photonics (gain/loss structures) for diverse flavours of broken symmetries.

Quasi-normal modes help building sound pictures of non-hermitian systems. Extra photonic features such as chirality also add a new twist to those topics. This special session will cover theoretical and experimental progress in the exploration and functionalization of systems exhibiting this class of special-symmetry-related features in the areas of photonics, plasmonics and acoustics.

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Non-Hermitian Photonics: Topological, Disordered and Quantum systems

Konstantinos MakrisUniversity of Crete & IESL-FORTH, Greece

Li GeCUNY, USA

Exceptional points, non-orthogonal eigenmodes, PT-symmetric systems and many other general notions and concepts of non-Hermitian physics have attracted a lot of attention lately. Such an interest was initially driven by PT-symmetric optics and non-Hermitian photonics and now has led to an amazingly high number of ground-breaking experiments with novel applications. From single mode PT-lasers, ultrasensitive microcavity sensors, optical isolators, unidirectional invisibility to broadband wireless power transfer, PT- metamaterials, topological lasers and quantum non-Hermitian systems, this new research field proves that the synergy of gain and loss distributions can be a different way for unprecedented control over light propagation and emission. This session will focus on the most recent theoretical and experimental advances at the frontier of the physics of non- Hermitian complex systems and their potential applications.

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Bio-Inspired Nanophotonics

Debashis ChandaCollege of Optics and Photonics - CREOL, University of Central Florida, USA

The proposed session will focus on emerging biological and bioinspired photonic materials, their interesting biological phenomena and new fundamental properties, complex formation and fabrication processes, and emphasize advanced functionalities for versatile photonic applications and structural colors, by bringing together leading scientists from diverse backgrounds and technical fields across academia and industry.

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Plasmonics and Nanophotonics: Fundamentals and Applications

Hong WeiInstitute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

The excitation of surface plasmons in metal nanostructures enables manipulating light beyond the diffraction limit, which can be utilized for enhancing and tailoring light-matter interactions and developing ultra-compact high-performance nanophotonic devices. With the emergence of novel nanophotonic materials and concepts and the developments of advanced techniques, plasmonics and nanophotonics continuously propel fundamental sciences and various applications. This session will cover recent advances in both the fundamentals and the applications of plasmonics and nanophotonics.

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Metamaterials for Biomedicine: From Physical Formalisms to AI-Enabled Diagnostics

Tatjana GricVilnius Tech, Lithuania

This special session will explore emerging applications of metamaterials and metamaterial-inspired concepts in biomedicine, with particular emphasis on the convergence of electromagnetics, photonics, biological tissue characterization, sensing, imaging, and artificial intelligence. The session will highlight how metamaterial concepts can move beyond engineered structures toward new physical frameworks for describing, interrogating, and classifying complex biological systems. Particular attention will be given to the development of electromagnetic and optical biomarkers, quantitative tissue characterization, metamaterial-enhanced sensing and imaging, and physics-informed AI approaches for cancer diagnostics. The session will also address the transition from fundamental concepts and modelling toward experimental validation and clinical translation.

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Metamaterials and Metasurfaces as Platforms for Next-Generation Electromagnetics: Fundamentals, Applications and Future Trends

David R. SmithDuke University, USA

Okan YurdusevenQueen’s University Belfast, UK

Metamaterials are engineered structures that can synthesize artificial electromagnetic responses that may not be available in natural materials. Deep-subwavelength engineering of structures to realize tailored electromagnetic responses has become an exceptionally active area of research, driven by experimental demonstrations of phenomena including negative refraction, electromagnetic cloaking and perfect lenses. This session will cover promising advances in metamaterial-based electromagnetic science, from fundamental theory to applications and recent developments, bringing together leading researchers for focused discussions in this rapidly evolving field.

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Women in Nanophotonics: From Fundamentals to Emerging Applications

Maha Ben RhoumaGustave Eiffel University - ESYCOM Lab, France

This session highlights the scientific contributions of women researchers in nanophotonics and offers a platform to share recent progress spanning fundamental light–matter interactions to practical applications. Topics include plasmonics, metasurfaces, photonic crystals, nanophotonic materials, and integrated photonic devices, with impact on sensing, imaging, communications, and emerging quantum technologies.

The session aims to increase the visibility and leadership of women in nanophotonics while welcoming all researchers, including men, who wish to contribute to a more diverse, collaborative, and innovative community. By connecting people and ideas across disciplines and career stages, the session hopes to inspire new collaborations.

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