Oded Raz

Oded Raz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven Technical University of Technology (TU/e). He specializes in optical communication networks, optical interconnects, and programmable photonics, with a focus on developing novel packaging solutions for data center modules and introducing programmability into photonic integrated circuits using advanced materials like hydrogenated amorphous silicon. He co-founded PhotonX Networks, a TU/e spin-off commercializing packaging technologies for data communication products. Oded has over 15 years of teaching experience, including courses in electrical engineering and applied physics for early-year students. His work also spans microwave photonics and optical communications systems.

Education:

• BSc (Cum Laude), Electrical Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (1993)
• MSc (Cum Laude), Electrical Engineering, Tel Aviv University (2002)
• PhD, Microwave Photonics, Tel Aviv University (2006)

Research Interests: Oded’s research focuses on optimizing photonics for data center networks, including optical interconnects, programmable photonic materials, and scalable optical systems. His work addresses challenges in low-latency interconnects and energy-efficient optical solutions. Recent projects include the PASSION initiative (disaggregated metro networks) and leadership in the ECO group’s data center optics activities.

Industry & Entrepreneurship: Before TU/e, Oded held roles at Lucent Technologies and Corrigent Networks. As CEO of PhotonX Networks since 2018, he oversees commercialization efforts for TU/e-developed packaging technologies in data communication devices.

Grants & Collaborations: Oded leads or co-leads projects like the Zwaartekracht ECO Research Centre for Integrated Nanophotonics (2014–2025) and PASSION (2017–2021). His work spans international collaborations in photonics, materials science, and network engineering.