Name:
Neethu Edathil Valappil
Institution:
Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
Nationality:
Indian
Academic Background:
2013- 2016, B.Sc Physics, Kannur University, Kerala, India
2016 – 2018, M.Sc Physics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, India
2022-2024 , Project Associate, Photonics Research Laboratory, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
PhD topic:
My project involves assembling a high-power laser diode on silicon nitride (SiN). To fully realize the potential of chip-scale microcombs, it is essential to establish several standardized photonics packaging building blocks. My work focuses on developing flip-chip bonding techniques for high-power laser sources on SiN chips, creating stable optical fiber interfaces with edge couplers, and implementing thermal management solutions within standardized photonic integrated circuit (PIC) package modules.
Contact:
neethu.edathilvalappil@ugent.be