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A new research paper titled “3D-Printed Multimode-Interference-Based Bessel Beamformer for Terahertz Dielectric Waveguides” has been published by the Grupo de Optoelectronica y Tecnología Láser (GOTL) in IEEE Microwave and Wireless Technology Letters (Early Access). The study, led by Ashish Kumar (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid), presents an innovative approach to generating Bessel beams in the…

On 24 February 2026, the POLYNICES project was presented at the Horizon4Photonics Brokerage Event. The presentation was delivered by Dr. Dominic Schulz, Head of the Strategy Photonics Group at Fraunhofer HHI, who introduced the project’s goals and recent developments. During the talk, he highlighted POLYNICES’ work on a polymer-based photonic integration platform for the heterogeneous…

The POLYNICES project is pleased to highlight the participation of Dr. Dominic Schulz, Head of Strategy Photonics at Fraunhofer HHI, at Horizon4Photonics on February 24th. Dr. Schulz will present the POLYNICES project, which focuses on advancing a polymer-based photonic integration platform for heterogeneous integration of: Si₃N₄ chiplets InP active components Integrated THz antennas A novel…

We are glad highlight a recent presentation by our partner Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) at the SPIE Photonics West 2026 conference. On 19 January 2026, PhD student Yuma Kawamoto delivered an oral presentation titled: “Wideband dielectric rod antenna implemented on FR-4 substrate for THz application” as part of Paper 13895-3, in Room 215…

The POLYNICES Project took part in this year’s European Microwave Week (Sept. 21–23), alongside the TERA6G and SPRINTER Projects. Throughout the event, the projects presented advances in dielectric waveguide technology and its impact on the future of RF and wireless systems. It was a great opportunity to connect with the EuMW2025 community, exchange ideas, and showcase how EU-funded research is paving the way…

The POLYNICES consortium successfully held its 2nd Periodic Review Meeting online, bringing together all partners and the European Commission reviewers. During the session, the team presented the technical progress achieved in the second reporting period, highlighting key advancements in photonic integration, packaging, and system-level demonstrations. The discussion also focused on upcoming milestones, dissemination activities, and…

The POLYNICES Project was proud to be represented at this year’s International Conference on Infrared Millimeter and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz 2025), held in Helsinki. This event brought together researchers, innovators, and industry leaders from around the world to discuss the latest breakthroughs in the field of THz science and technology. Our partners from the Grupo…

At the European Conference on Integrated Optics (ECIO 2025), held in Cardiff, Wales (10–12 June 2025), our colleague Jessica César-Cuello (UC3M) presented the poster “Experimental Characterization of Monolithic Integrated Interleavers.” The contribution was showcased during Poster Session I at the Centre for Student Life (Poster A.05). The work shows how two monolithically integrated optical pulse…

The POLYNICES Project is proud to contribute to this year’s INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF INFRARED MILLIMETER AND TERAHERTZ WAVES in Helsinki. Ashish Kumar and Kalliopi Spanidou will present innovative research results, highlighting the role of POLYNICES in advancing dielectric waveguides, antenna design, and THz absorber technologies. A Dielectric Waveguide Approach for Non-Destructive Extraction of the Complex…

We are glad to share our upcoming contribution at European Microwave Week! Join us to explore our advances in dielectric waveguide technology for RF systems and applications: Sunday, Sept. 21 – WS-07 Integrated Microwave Photonics ➡️ Optical beamforming networks for single- and multi-beam operation for next generation communication networks ‍ Presenter: Efstathios Andrianopoulos, PCRL –…