International Workshop 2026
Photonics & Optical Materials
A premier international workshop advancing research in optical science, photonic materials, and innovative technologies
About DIAT
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) is the premier engineering training institute under the Department of Defence Research & Development, Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
Specialized Training
DIAT specializes in advanced training for officers of Defence Research Organizations, Defence PSUs, and armed forces.
Expertise Areas
- •Master's and PhD programs in specialized fields
- •Research in advanced technologies
- •Collaboration with national research organizations
Department of Applied Physics
Established originally as the Faculty of Applied Physics in 1952 and designated as a full department in 1979, the Department of Applied Physics at DIAT is a hub of advanced scientific education and defense-oriented research.
Academic Programmes
- •M.Tech. in Laser & Electro-Optics
- •M.Tech. in Sensors Technology
- •M.Sc. in Applied Physics (Photonics)
Research Frontiers
The department drives leading-edge research and Ph.D. programs in Nanotechnology, Lasers & Photonics, Materials Science, Sensors Technology, and Renewable Energy.
IITG-TIDF
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH), IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation and Development Foundation (TIDF) is an independent Section-8 company operating under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems.
Government Mandate
Operating under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, TIDF focuses on innovation and development.
Key Initiatives
- •Fostering interdisciplinary research and development
- •Supporting cyber-physical systems innovation
- •Building India's innovation ecosystem
Sensors Research Society (SRS)
Formed as a follow-up to the landmark conference on "Advances in Sensors for Aerospace Applications, Sensors 2007" held at Research Centre Imarat in December 2007.
The society was established to synergise and accelerate the research and development of various sensors, driving the nation towards self-reliance in this critical technological domain.
Aims & Initiatives
- ✓Promote and foster advanced sensor development
- ✓Encourage widespread dissemination of technical information
- ✓Organize seminars, publications, and audio-visual presentations
- ✓Facilitate collaborative research and specialized training courses
DIAT Optica Student Chapter
Connecting with the global optics and photonics community
The DIAT Optica Student Chapter is an outreach initiative founded by students with the goal of connecting with the global optics and photonics research community.
Our Mission
- ✓Promote awareness of optics and photonics
- ✓Foster collaboration among researchers
- ✓Enable knowledge exchange across institutions
- ✓Engage students in cutting-edge research
Serving as a bridge between DIAT and the wider community, we foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and a shared passion for photonics.
Chief Guest & Guest of Honour
Distinguished guests and research leaders in photonics and optical materials
Chief Guest
Dr. Jagannath Nayak
Director General
Missiles and Strategic Systems (DG MSS), DRDO
Research Interests: Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) Systems, Advanced Avionics
Guest of Honour
Dr. Gaurav Singhal
Scientist-G & Director, CHESS
DRDO-CHESS, Hyderabad, India
Research Interests: High power lasers, high speed unsteady flows, turbulent mixing, laser diagnostics, CFD techniques
Keynote Speakers
Learn from world-renowned experts and research leaders in photonics and optical materials
Prof. Eden Valentin Figueroa Barragan
Professor & Director
Stony Brook Quantum Institute (Joint Appointment Brookhaven National Laboratory)
Expertise: Quantum information and technology
Prof. Satishchandra B. Ogale
Director, RISE
TCG-CREST, Kolkata
Expertise: Materials Science, Energy
Prof. Deepa Venkitesh
Professor
Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras
Expertise: Optoelectronics, Materials
Dr. P. K. Mukhopadhyay
Scientific Officer H
RRCAT, Indore
Expertise: Advanced Research
Dr. Aditya Dharmadhikari
Scientific Officer F
Nuclear and Atomic Physics, TIFR Mumbai
Expertise: Photonics, Physics
Dr. Anirban Dhar
Principal Scientist
CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI)
Expertise: Fiber Optics & Photonics Division
Prof. Shailendra K. Varshney
Professor
Department of Electronics & ECE, IIT Kharagpur
Expertise: Optics, Photonics, Optical Communication
Dr. Rakesh R. Warrier
Assistant Professor
Electrical Engineering, NIT Calicut
Expertise: Optical Engineering
Organizing Committee
Led by distinguished faculty and research leaders
Chief Patrons
Dr. B. H. V. S. Narayana Murthy
Vice Chancellor, DIAT Pune
Dr. Jagannath Nayak
Director General, DG MSS
Committee Members
Prof. Tejashree Bhave (HoD & Professor)
Prof. Sangeeta Kale (Senior Professor)
Prof. Suwarna Datar (Professor)
Dr. Devnath Dhirhe (Professor)
Dr. Shyamal Mondal (Assistant Professor)
Dr. A. V. R Murthy (Assistant Professor)
Dr. Pooja Agarwal (Assistant Professor)