About
Dr. Pascal Landais is an Associate Professor in the School of Electronic Engineering and Associate Dean of Research in the Faculty of Engineering and Computing at Dublin City University (DCU), Ireland. He holds a Ph.D. in Semiconductor Laser Physics from École Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications (ENST), Paris (1995). His research focuses on semiconductor lasers, terahertz technology, and optical signal processing, with notable contributions to mode-locked lasers, THz signal generation, and photonic integrated circuits. He leads the EU IRSES project on ultrafast photonic processes and has invented 7 patents (2 licensed commercially).
Education:
- Ph.D., Semiconductor Laser Physics, ENST Paris (1992–1995)
- Marie Curie Fellowship in Opto-Electronics (1997–1999)
Research Interests:
- Laser design and characterization for telecommunications
- Terahertz waveguiding and signal generation
- Optical frequency combs and photonic integrated circuits
- Passively mode-locked laser dynamics
Awards & Recognition:
- IEEE Senior Member (2011–present)
- Marie Curie Fellowship (1997–1999)
- Inventor of 7 patents (2 licensed to EblanaPhotonics)
Grants & Projects:
- PI of EU IRSES project on ultrafast photonic processes
- Coordinator of international study abroad programs (INSA Lyon, ENSEEIHT Toulouse, etc.)
Labs & Teams: Leads a research group focused on laser innovation and THz applications, collaborating with industry partners like CeramOptec and EblanaPhotonics.
