Industry Engagement Committee
The Industry Engagement Committee is focused on supporting the development of programs and activities that enhance the experience and engagement of Photonics Society members and the wider community working in industry.
Strategic Objectives
- Develop new programs and activities that enhance the experience and engagement of the photonics industrial community;
- Promote the outreach of the Society’s products and services to industry;
- Encourage Entrepreneurship within the photonics community;
- Support the Society’s standardization and industry alliance activities;
- Provide recognition for members within Industry;
- Enhance members’ access to industry-relevant training and continuing education;
- Increase the engagement of Industry members with the Society’s Distinguished Lecturer program.
Industry Engagement Committee MembersClick for role description

Bárbara Buades
Industry Engagement Committee Members
Term: 2022 - 2023
MeetOptics, Barcelona, Spain

Aref Chowdhury
Industry Engagement Committee Members
Term: 2021 - 2023
Nokia, Murray Hill, NJ, USA

Dalma Novak
Industry Engagement Committee Members
Term: 2021 - 2023
Octane Wireless, Hanover, MD, USA

Matthew Posner
Industry Engagement Committee Members
Term: 2021 - 2023
Excelitas Technologies, Montreal, QC, Canada

Cibby Pulikkaseril
Industry Engagement Committee Members
Term: 2022 - 2023
Baraja, Sydney, Australia

Daniel Renner
Industry Engagement Committee Members
Term: 2021 - 2023
Freedom Photonics, Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Patryk Urban
Industry Engagement Committee Members
Term: 2021 - 2023
Wave General, Warsaw, Poland

Erin Young
Industry Engagement Committee Members
Term: 2021 - 2023
Apple, Cupertino, CA, USA
Upcoming Events
- TBD 2022
Past Event
- EPIC Presentation on 5G Requirements Driving Photonic Opportunities
- Industry Day at 2021 IEEE Photonics Conference - View the Sessions
Staff Support
Marketing Manager
Kristen Mahan
Email: k.mahan@ieee.org