Congratulations to PhD candidate Farhad Shokraneh for receiving the Best Paper Award at the Asia Communications and Photonics Conference in October 2018. The paper, entitled “A 4x4 Reconfigurable Optical Processor” is co-authored by Mr. Shokraneh’s supervisor, Professor Odile Liboiron-Ladouceur, and Reza Nezami, Ph.D., and are the latest results of a project funded by the FRQNT Équipe programme “Accélérateur Photonique Embarqué pour Algorithmes d’Apprentissage Profond”.

Classified as: Asia Communications, photonics, Optical Processor, ECE, engineering, best paper award, Accelerateur Photonique, Algorithmes d'apprentissage Profond
Published on: 9 Nov 2018

May 30, 2018:  Professor Odile Liboiron-Ladouceur: Paving the way for future experts in the computing industry. 

Classified as: Principal's Prize, Emerging Researcher, photonics, photonic technologies, ECE, data communications, live media streaming, cloud computing, search engine speed
Published on: 11 Jun 2018

The IEEE Photonics Society Engineering Achievement Award is given to recognize an exceptional engineering contribution which has had a significant impact on the development of laser or electro-optic technology or the commercial application of technology within the past 10 years. It may be given to an individual or to a group for a single contribution of significant work in the field. No candidate shall have previously received a major IEEE award for the same work. Candidates need not be members of the IEEE or the Photonics Society. The Award consists of an honorarium of $2000 and a medal.

Classified as: photonics, engineering, optical communications, computer engineering
Published on: 24 Nov 2017
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