Welcome to the Optical Fiber Science Lab

What we do in OFS lab?
  • Computational fiber photonics
  • Advanced fiber design and characterization
  • Energy-efficient and low-cost fiber sensors
  • Smart fiber-based nonlinear devices
  • Extreme light-matter interactions in fibers
Physics-based AI modeling
  • Physics-informed AI for light propagation
  • Physics-guided machine learning
  • AI-driven fiber geometry optimization
  • Simulation and experimental validation
  • Inverse design of hollow-core fibers

Shaping the Future of Light Transmission with Hollow-Core Fibers

We investigate next-generation optical fiber technologies that redefine how light travels. Our work centers on innovative hollow-core fibers: engineered with microscopic air channels that let light propagate faster, over longer distances, and with exceptionally low loss. Through advanced microstructured designs, we aim to achieve ultra-low transmission loss, minimal latency, and broad bandwidth, opening new possibilities for the future of high-speed communication, data networks, and beyond.

By combining theory, simulation, and experimental fabrication, we aim to understand the underlying physics of light propagation in complex fiber geometries. Our insights drive the development of practical fiber designs with transformative applications in AI data centers, quantum communication, ultrafast data transmission, advanced laser systems, fiber-optic sensing, and biomedical imaging.

We welcome collaborations with academic groups, industry partners, and students interested in shaping the next generation of photonic technologies.

Latest news

Daniel defended MSc thesis

Congratulations Daniel for defending Msc thesis!

Dr. Habib has secured research funding from Relativity Networks, Inc.

Dr. Habib has been awarded funding from the Relativity Networks Inc. for AI-physics based modeling of hollow-core fiber. The fund will support one PhD student.

Dr. Habib has secured research funding from Relativity Networks, Inc.
Mohammad defended proposal defense

Congratulations Mohammad for defending proposal PhD thesis!

Mohammad defended proposal defense
Pravallika defended MSc thesis

Congratulations Pravalikka for defending Msc thesis!

Pravallika defended MSc thesis
Dr. Habib received 2026 EECS Faculty Excellence Award for Research

Dr. Habib has received the 2026 EECS Faculty Excellence Award for Research. Congratulations Dr. Habib!

Dr. Habib received 2026 EECS Faculty Excellence Award for Research