The Ukrainian Optical and Photonic Society is a dynamic and inclusive organization dedicated to uniting researchers, students, educators and industry professionals in the fields of photonics and optics across Ukraine and beyond. Our primary mission is to serve as a central hub for the aggregation and dissemination of knowledge, ensuring that the latest advances in photonics are shared and accessible to all members of our community.
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Our third edition of Photonics School was held in Chernivtsi from 5 to 9 May, 2026. The school gathered 16 participants from four universities across Ukraine. Five participants from Lviv, Kharkiv and Sumy received financial support in the form of a travel grant. In total, we held three invited online lectures, four in-person ones, three […]
Two students from Ukraine have been awarded the 2026 SPIE Optics and Photonics Education Scholarship, one of the world’s most prestigious scholarship programs supporting outstanding students in optics and photonics. Each year, SPIE selects a limited number of students worldwide based on their academic achievements, research excellence, leadership, outreach activities, and contributions to the optics […]
On 5 May 2026, Oleh Yermakov visited Wrocław University of Science and Technology, where he delivered a lecture on recent advances in nanophotonics and metasurfaces, and presented the activities and mission of the Ukrainian Optical and Photonic Society. The visit provided an excellent opportunity to discuss future scientific cooperation between the Polish and Ukrainian photonics […]
The Ukrainian Optical and Photonic Society is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Optica, one of the world’s leading organizations in optics and photonics. The agreement, effective for 2026–2028, establishes a framework for collaboration aimed at strengthening scientific exchange, supporting young researchers, and enhancing global engagement within the photonics community. […]
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