Toshio Morioka

Toshio Morioka is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he leads research in high-speed optical communications and silicon photonics. He is affiliated with the High-Speed Optical Communications Centre of Excellence for Silicon Photonics for Optical Communications. His work spans fiber design, space-division multiplexing, and advanced photonic integration.

His research interests lie at the intersection of optical communications and photonic engineering, with a strong emphasis on increasing data transmission capacity through multicore and mode-division multiplexed fibers. He explores novel fiber architectures, silicon photonic devices, and high-power transmission systems, contributing significantly to next-generation optical networks.

The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on space-division multiplexing, multicore fibers, and silicon photonic integration for high-capacity optical transmission. Emerging themes include orbital angular momentum, terahertz wireless communication via Kerr combs, and power-resilient fiber designs. These works reflect a trajectory toward scalable, high-throughput, and commercially viable optical communication solutions.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:
Toshio Morioka actively supervises multiple PhD students, including A. Mehta, Y. Liu, J. M. Baumann, K. Ingerslev, and O. Muliar. His projects are supported by major funding bodies such as the Danish National Research Foundation. He has led significant projects like 'Fibre design of novel fibres for ultimate throughput' and 'Advanced Space-Division Multiplexing for Ultra-high Capacity Transmission and Networks,' indicating sustained grant success and leadership in large-scale research initiatives.

Labs and Teams:
He is a key member of the High-Speed Optical Communications Centre of Excellence for Silicon Photonics at DTU. His collaborative network includes researchers such as M. Galili, L. K. Oxenløwe, K. Rottwitt, and Y. Ding, forming a multidisciplinary team focused on advancing optical fiber and integrated photonic technologies.