As part of the IPQC Optica Insight Series, the International Photonics and Quantum Center (IPQC) will be hosting a distinguished lecture entitled “Optical Fiber Lasers Beyond Today: Emerging Frontiers & Applications”. The guest speaker, Dr. Bülend Ortaç from the Institute of Materials Science & Nanotechnology (UNAM), Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey, is a leading researcher specializing in fiber lasers and amplifiers, ultrafast laser physics, nonlinear optics, terahertz (THz) generation, laser-based nanomaterials synthesis, photonic devices, and saturable absorbers. He has authored more than 250 scientific publications with over 4,000 international citations, and is the recipient of the prestigious TÜBİTAK Incentive Award (2014) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to laser physics and nanotechnology.

The session will also feature special remarks by Distinguished Prof. Datuk Dr. Harith Ahmad from the Photonics Research Centre (PRC), University of Malaya, further underscoring the significance of this event for advancing photonics research in the region.

Date: 22nd – 23rd September 2025 (Monday & Tuesday)

Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Venue: Optic Meeting Room, Physical Science Building, Kulliyyah of Science.