Introducing Photonics in Focus
Episode 1: Dr. John Bowers – The Evolution of AIM Photonics
We are excited to introduce the new AIM Photonics podcast, Photonics in Focus. Each episode will feature industry leaders discussing innovations and applications shaping the future. Integrated photonics is revolutionizing semiconductor technology capabilities, and our guests bring firsthand insights into how these advancements drive real change.
Our first episode features Dr. John Bowers, the Director of the Institute for Energy Efficiency and a Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials at UCSB, and a pioneer in integrated photonics who helped shape AIM Photonics since its inception. Dr. Bowers shares insights into the evolution of AIM Photonics since its inception in 2015 as a U.S. Manufacturing Innovation Institute. He discusses how AIM Photonics has been instrumental in fostering a robust domestic ecosystem for integrated photonics manufacturing and design. Tune in as we explore the significant technological breakthroughs that have successfully bridged the gap between fundamental research and product development, positioning the U.S. as a leader in the rapidly evolving global photonic integrated circuit (PIC) industry.