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Seminar on “Trends in Integrated Photonics and Optical Computing in the Era of Artificial Intelligence”

TDTU, 30/07/2026 | 15:46, GMT+7

 

On the morning of July 29, 2026, the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Ton Duc Thang University, organized a seminar entitled "Trends in Integrated Photonics and Optical Computing in the Era of Artificial Intelligence" at the Tan Hung Campus. The event attracted the participation of numerous faculty members, graduate students, and undergraduate students of the Faculty.

The seminar was delivered by Dr. Gaurav Kumar Bharti, a Collaborative Researcher of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, who is currently affiliated with the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bhopal, India. During the seminar, Dr. Gaurav Kumar Bharti presented an overview of the latest developments in Integrated Photonics and Optical Computing amid the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI). His presentation highlighted recent research achievements, key technical challenges, and the application potential of photonic technologies in enhancing computing performance, improving energy efficiency, and meeting the ever-increasing data processing demands of next-generation AI systems. In addition, he introduced emerging research directions that are gaining significant global attention, creating new opportunities for collaboration in electrical and electronics engineering as well as semiconductor technologies.

Beyond providing participants with up-to-date technical knowledge, the seminar also served as an academic forum where faculty members and students engaged in discussions on advanced research topics and exchanged ideas and experiences in related fields. These academic interactions contributed to strengthening the Faculty's connections with international researchers while fostering future collaborations in research and education.

The seminar concluded with lively discussions, enabling participants to gain valuable insights into cutting-edge developments in integrated photonics and optical computing, as well as a deeper understanding of their critical role in the evolution of artificial intelligence and future intelligent electronic systems. The event also reinforced the Faculty's commitment to promoting an international academic environment, enhancing the quality of research and education, and advancing its vision of global integration and sustainable development in the rapidly evolving landscape of science and technology.

Some highlights from the seminar:

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Dr. Gaurav Kumar Bharti shared his insights into the emerging trends in Integrated Photonics and Optical Computing in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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The seminar attracted the enthusiastic participation of numerous students, who actively engaged with the presentation and gained valuable insights from its timely and practically relevant academic content.
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Dr. Tu Lam Thanh presented a commemorative gift to Dr. Gaurav Kumar Bharti, reaffirming the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering's commitment to strengthening international academic collaboration and fostering long-term research partnerships.
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Dr. Gaurav Kumar Bharti, together with faculty members and students, posed for a commemorative photograph, marking the successful conclusion of the seminar and a meaningful academic exchange.