Advances in hybrid PICs II

Chairs:

Crispin Zawadzki (Fraunhofer HHI/ PolyPhotonics Berlin e.V.)

Arne Schleunitz (micro resist technology GmbH/ PolyPhotonics Berlin e.V.)

Dominic Schulz (Fraunhofer HHI)

Abstract:

Hybrid integration technologies are taking photonic integrated circuits (PICs) to the next level. Platforms such as PolyBoard and Silicon Nitride (SiN) cover a broad wavelength range from visible light (VIS) to near-infrared (NIR) and enable a wide range of applications in the fields of telecommunication and sensing as well as medical and quantum technologies.

 On October 8th, 2026, international speakers will present the current state of the art, application potential, and roadmaps using various examples from hybrid photonic integration platforms.

 The workshop is part of Photonics Days Berlin Brandenburg and includes a supporting program as well as an exhibition featuring demonstrators.

 Agenda:

Session 4: Materials and Technology - PolyBoard / SiN

14:00 – 14:20 Keynote: 3D Polymer Optical Waveguides for High-Bandwidth-Density Co-Packaged Optics Application, Prof. Dr. Ishigure Takaaki, Keio University, Japan

14:20 – 14:35 Materials Powering Semiconductor and Photonic Innovation, Koki Tamura, Deputy Manager R&D, TOKYO OHKA KOGYO CO., LTD. (TOK), Japan

14:35 – 14:50 Tailoring Material Properties for Optical Technologies, Dr. Maria Russew, micro resist technology GmbH, Germany

14:50 – 15:05 Hybrid by Nature, Hybrid by Design: A New Polymer Platform for Integrated Photonics, Laurids von Emden, Fraunhofer HHI, Germany

15:05 – 15:20 SiN Integration Platform at HHI for Next-Generation Photonics, Klara Mihov, Fraunhofer HHI, Germany

15:20 - 15:30 Coffee break

Session 5: Applications in Medical / Quantum / Sensing

15:30 – 15:45 Quantum Cascade Laser-Based Non-Invasive Glucose Measurement: From Table-Top to Handheld Devices, Sergius Janik / Dr. Michael Kaluza / Alexander Mittelstädt, DiaMonTech AG, Germany

15:45 – 16:00 Field-Deployable Biosensing, Jakob Reck, Fraunhofer HHI, Germany

16:00 – 16:15 Roadmap on IR Photonics for Medical Diagnostics and Therapy, Johannes Kunsch, LaserComponents Germany GmbH, Member of InfraM(R)ED alliance, Germany

16:15 – 16:30 Photonic Integration for Quantum key Distribution, Dr. Adam Widomski, Fraunhofer HHI, Germany

16:30 – 16:45 Photonic Integrated Terahertz Spectrometers for Non-Destructive Testing, Lauri Schwenson, Fraunhofer HHI, Germany

17:00 End of Workshop