Most Recent Activities |
13.10.2026, 16:20
4th Asian VCSEL Day 2026 - Long-wavelength wafer-fused VCSELs for data communication
Prof. Georgiy Sapunov presented his research on long-wavelength wafer-fused VCSELs for data communication at Asian VCSEL Day 2026 in Suzhou. His talk addressed the fundamental challenges of developing 1310 nm... More
12.10.2026, 15:20
4th Asian VCSEL Day 2026 - Energy-Efficient Single-Mode Multi Aperture Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers at 940nm for Hyper Data Centers
Prof. Tian presented his latest research at Asian VCSEL Day 2026 in Suzhou, China. His talk, titled "Energy-Efficient Single-Mode Multi Aperture Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers at 940nm for Hyper Data... More
12.10.2026, 14:00
4th Asian VCSEL Day 2026 - Honorary Chair and Opening Talk
Prof. Deter Bimberg gave the opening talk about the Asian VCSEL Day 2026 and celebrated the 50th anniversary of the VCSEL. More
16.08.2026, 10:30
iNOW 2026 - From Quantum Dots to Terabit Communications: A Perspective from Dieter Bimberg
Prof. Dieter Bimberg looks back at how thirty years of quantum dot research grew into commercial lasers and amplifiers, and now points toward faster optical communications and quantum technologies. More
15.08.2026, 15:14
iNOW 2026 - Best Poster award (Third place) for High Power Single Mode QD Laser for LiDAR (1.2-1.3um)
Xiao‑Ning Cui (Monica) delivered a concise two‑minute presentation and presented a poster showcasing the center's technological advances in 1.21 µm edge‑emitting quantum‑dot lasers, highlighting their... More
09.08.2026, 10:00
iNOW 2026 - Best Poster award (second place) for advances in Wafer-Fused 1310 nm VCSEL
Julian Wagener delivered a precise and technically rigorous presentation on our recent advances in MBE‑grown, wafer‑fused 1310 nm VCSELs, emphasizing photon‑lifetime control and efficiency optimization. The... More
06.08.2026, 17:50
iNOW 2026; Co-organizer and Opening talk
August 6-16, 2026 More
02.08.2026, 10:00
Planery Talk by Professor Dieter Bimberg at CLEO Pacific Rim 2026
"Reducing energy consumption of data centers by novel design of VCSELs and CMOS-based drivers" The talk addresses the rapidly rising energy consumption of global data‑center traffic by developing... More
12.06.2026, 13:45
Bukhara State Technical University (BSTU) and the Bimberg Chinese‑German Center for Green Photonics have signed a new international partnership agreement in Berlin on 12 June 2026.
The cooperation focuses on green photonics, energy‑efficient photonic systems, applied research, optoelectronics, quantum‑enabled technologies, device characterization, and advanced photonic engineering. This... More
13.04.2026, 18:01
Prof. Dieter Bimberg Chairing AICOPL 2026 in Lisbon
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Dieter Bimberg serves as Conference Chair for the 2nd Annual International Conference on Optics, Photonics and Lasers, taking place April 13–15, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. With Prof.... More
02.04.2026, 15:54
Professor Dieter Bimberg Joins CORE Academy’s Academic Committee
CORE Academy has appointed Professor Dieter Bimberg—an internationally renowned pioneer in semiconductor nanostructures, quantum dots, and photonic devices—as a Member of its Academic Committee. His... More
16.12.2025, 10:00
Shaping the Future of AI Photonics: Prof. Dr. Dieter Bimberg Visits Innolume
Innolume was honored to host Prof. Dr. Dieter Bimberg on December 16 for a technical lecture on energy‑efficient VCSELs integrated with CMOS drivers for future AI datacenter interconnects. The visit is... More
18.11.2025, 11:00
Advances in VCSEL Technology: Highlights from Huawei’s 2025 Hardware Technologies Summit
The Huawei Hardware Technologies for Smart Devices and Communication event took place on 18–19 November 2025 in Munich, Germany, bringing together leading researchers and industry experts in photonics and... More
10.11.2025, 10:13
3rd VCSEL Day 2025
The Asian VCSEL Day has rapidly become one of the most significant annual gatherings for the VCSEL community. Following the success of the inaugural events in 2023 and 2024, which attracted nearly 250 experts,... More
11.04.2025, 11:36
Prof. Dieter Bimberg: Germany’s Leading Electrical Engineer & Global Research Icon
Prof. Dieter Bimberg has been recognized as the #1 electrical engineer in Germany and ranks among the Top 100 researchers worldwide by Research.com. His groundbreaking contributions in nanophotonics and... More
01.04.2025, 00:00
Professor. Dieter Bimberg elected as NAAI Member.
Prof. Bimberg has been named a Member of the National Academy of Artificial Intelligence (NAAI). This honor recognizes contributions to AI research, offering opportunities for collaboration and innovation with... More
Upcoming Activities:
- Nov. 5th — Global Congress on Material Science and Engineering, “Quantum Dots for Green Quantum Technologies” , Berlin
- Nov. 26-28 — Program Committee Chair, 2nd World Congress and Expo on Optics, Photonics & Laser Technology, Seoul





















