University of Latvia SPIE Chapter

07/05/2026

Only 3 days left to submit your abstract for DOC × OptoMeeting 2026

This is your chance to share your research, connect with leading experts in optics and photonics, and be part of an international scientific community gathering in Riga this summer.

We welcome submissions across a wide range of topics in optics, photonics, materials science, imaging, quantum technologies, and related fields.

📍 Riga, Latvia
📅 July 1–3, 2026

Don’t miss the deadline — we look forward to seeing your work at DOC × OptoMeeting 2026!

04/05/2026

Continuing our speaker introductions for DOC × OptoMeeting 2026, I’m pleased to introduce our final speaker joining us in Riga this summer.
Finally — Dr Valeria Rodríguez-Fajardo

Dr Rodríguez-Fajardo is a lecturer at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, specialising in structured light in both classical and quantum optics. Her work spans a wide range of areas, including holography, plasmonics, optical trapping, metrology, and imaging.
She holds a Master’s degree in Optics from INAOE (Mexico) and a PhD in Photonics from ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences (Spain). She further developed her expertise during postdoctoral research at the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa) and Colgate University (USA).
Her current research focuses on polarization optics, optical metrology, and quantum imaging, contributing to advancing both fundamental science and emerging optical technologies.

Looking forward to welcoming her to Riga, July 1–3, 2026.

27/04/2026

Continuing our speaker introductions for DOC × OptoMeeting 2026, I’m pleased to introduce another expert joining us in Riga this summer.

Next up — Dr Shadab Dabagh
Dr Dabagh is a nanomaterials researcher and biosensor specialist with a PhD in Nanomaterials from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Her work combines expertise in microfluidic chip design, optical sensing technologies, and advanced nanostructured materials.
Her research bridges fundamental materials science with practical industrial and biomedical applications, with a strong focus on translating innovation into real-world solutions.
Currently, Dr Dabagh is developing next-generation diagnostic and analytical platforms based on biosensor-integrated technologies at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia.

Looking forward to welcoming her to Riga, July 1–3, 2026.

13/04/2026

Continuing our speaker introductions for DOC × OptoMeeting 2026, I’m delighted to introduce another inspiring speaker joining us in Riga this summer.

Next up — Dr Jasleen Kaur Jolly

Dr Jolly is an Associate Professor specialising in multidisciplinary vision research, bringing together optometry, ophthalmology, neuroscience, and psychology. Her work focuses on three key areas: outcome measures in novel therapeutics, the neuroscience of low vision (including Charles Bonnet Syndrome), and the psychological impact of visual impairment.

She has published 94 papers and 2 book chapters, and following a clinical doctoral fellowship in clinical neuroscience at the University of Oxford, she has established herself as an independent academic and consultant. Through Jolly Vision Science, she contributes to clinical trials worldwide and also holds an honorary associate professorship at the University of Melbourne.

Looking forward to welcoming her to Riga, July 1–3, 2026.

More speaker announcements coming soon!

09/04/2026

🚨 Only 3 weeks left to submit your abstract!

Don’t miss the opportunity to present your research at DOC × OptoMeeting 2026 — the Joint International Young Scientist Conference in optics, photonics, and communications.

📍 Riga, Latvia
📅 July 1–3, 2026

🔬 Conference topics:
• Optical Materials
• Laser Physics
• Communications
• Biophotonics
• Vision Science

⏳ Abstract submission deadline: April 30

📨 Submit your abstract here:
www.docriga.lv

We look forward to your contributions!

Call for Abstracts — DOC × OptoMeeting 2026

We invite researchers in optics, photonics, and communications to present their work at the Joint International Young Scientist Conference: Developments in Optics and Communications × OptoMeeting.

📍 Riga, Latvia
📅 July 1–3, 2026

Topics: Optical Materials, Laser Physics, Communications, Biophotonics, Vision Science.

⏳ Abstract submission deadline: 30 April

📨 Submit your abstract:
www.docriga.lv

Please share with colleagues who might be interested.

02/04/2026

We’re excited to continue unveiling our incredible lineup of speakers!

Meet Dr David Rogers — an expert in semiconductor technologies and applied physics ⚙️

Dr Rogers received his PhD in Physics from the University of Glasgow and has worked at leading research institutions including Philips Research Laboratories, Carnegie Mellon University, and Nippon Telegraph & Telephone.

In 2001, he co-founded Nanovation, a fabrication facility focused on innovative oxide semiconductor technologies.

He is the author and co-author of over 30 patents and more than 150 publications, and is a frequent invited speaker at international conferences. Dr Rogers is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Technology Sydney.

Stay tuned as we introduce more inspiring speakers soon!

26/03/2026

We’re excited to begin unveiling our incredible lineup of speakers!

Meet Dr Benjamin Cromey — a leading expert in optical engineering and space science 🚀

Dr Cromey is a Principal Optical Engineer at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems, with a PhD in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona. His work has contributed to major NASA missions, including the Roman Space Telescope Wide Field Instrument, and ongoing efforts toward the Habitable Worlds Observatory.

As a 2023 Optica Ambassador, he actively promotes the field of optics worldwide, supporting education, outreach, and professional development within the scientific community.

Beyond his technical achievements, Dr Cromey is deeply involved in organisations such as SPIE and the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, and is passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Stay tuned as we introduce more speakers soon!