Photonic Integrated Circuit Course | IISc Bangalore | Prof. Shankar Selvaraja
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 269 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Photonics |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 17 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Unlock the Future of Light-Based Technology with a Specialized Course in Photonic Integrated Circuits
The world is on the cusp of a photonic revolution, where light is replacing electrons for faster, more efficient data transfer and sensing. At the forefront of this transformation is the field of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). If you're a postgraduate student or professional in Electrical, Electronics, or Photonics engineering looking to master this cutting-edge domain, a meticulously structured course led by an industry pioneer is now within your reach.
Meet Your Instructor: A Renowned Expert from IISc Bangalore
This course is guided by Prof. Shankar Kumar Selvaraja from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, a leading authority in silicon photonics. With a distinguished career spanning prestigious institutions like imec in Belgium and Ghent University, Prof. Selvaraja brings unparalleled real-world expertise.
His credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Photonics Engineering from Ghent University, Belgium, focusing on wafer-scale fabrication for Silicon PICs.
- Extensive research and development experience at imec, Belgium, working on silicon photonics for high-speed computing.
- Recipient of the Early Career Research Award (DST-SERB) and the Sir Visvesvaraya Young Faculty Research Fellowship (MeitY).
- Head of the Photonics Research Laboratory and Deputy Chairman of the National Nanofabrication Center at IISc.
Learning from an instructor with such deep academic and industrial experience ensures you gain knowledge that is both theoretically sound and practically applicable.
Course Overview: A Deep Dive into PICs
This 12-week postgraduate-level course is designed to provide a holistic understanding of Photonic Integrated Circuits. It moves beyond abstract theory to encompass design, fabrication, and real-world applications.
About the Course: The program introduces the essential concepts needed to understand the operation of various integrated photonic components, drawing parallels with traditional bulk optics. It covers the full spectrum from foundational theory to hands-on demonstrations of device fabrication and characterization.
Prerequisites: A foundational knowledge of photonics is recommended to fully benefit from the advanced curriculum.
Detailed 12-Week Curriculum
The course is logically structured to build your expertise from the ground up:
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Review of Electromagnetic Waves |
| Week 2 | Photonic Integrated Circuits: An Introduction |
| Week 3 | Material Technology for Integrated Optics |
| Week 4 | Introduction to Guided Wave Optics |
| Week 5 | Integrated Optical Waveguide Design |
| Week 6 | Coupling Light in a Waveguide System |
| Week 7 | Integrated Photonic Passive Devices |
| Week 8 | Integrated Photonic Active Devices |
| Week 9 | Semiconductor Light Sources and Photodetectors |
| Week 10 | Material Engineering and Fabrication |
| Week 11 | PIC Technology: Silicon, III-V and Beyond |
| Week 12 | Application of Photonic Circuits in Communication and Sensing |
Who Should Enroll and Industry Relevance
This course is ideal for:
- Postgraduate students in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
- Research scholars and professionals specializing in Photonics, Optoelectronics, and Optical Communication.
- R&D engineers in telecommunications, semiconductor, and sensor industries.
The curriculum receives strong industry support, highlighting its direct relevance to current and future technologies. Key supporting organizations include:
- Tech Giants: Intel, IBM, Google, Facebook
- Photonic Industry Leaders: Lumentum, Lumerical, Photon Design, Comsol, Ceana, Tejas Networks
- Indian R&D: DRDO, ISRO, DAE labs
Essential Learning Resources
To complement the lectures, the course recommends several authoritative texts, including:
- Fundamentals of Photonics by Saleh and Teich
- Photonic Devices by J. Liu
- Diode Lasers and Photonic Integrated Circuits by Coldren, Corzine, and Mašanović
Participants will also have access to comprehensive course slides and supplemental reading materials curated by Prof. Selvaraja.
Why This Course is a Career Catalyst
Photonic Integrated Circuits are the backbone of next-generation technologies: ultra-high-speed data centers, LiDAR for autonomous vehicles, biomedical sensors, and quantum computing. By completing this course, you will:
- Gain a systematic understanding of PIC design and fabrication.
- Learn from a globally recognized expert with industry experience.
- Acquire skills highly sought after by leading tech companies and research labs.
- Position yourself at the forefront of the ongoing integration of photonics with traditional electronics.
Embark on this 12-week journey to master Photonic Integrated Circuits and illuminate your path to becoming a leader in the fast-evolving field of photonics technology.
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