Zahra Kakaei

Dr. Zahra Kakaei is a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, specializing in optical fiber technology and photonics research. She is a member of the Silica Fibre Fabrication research group within the university's research structure.

Her research focuses on advanced optical fiber systems with particular expertise in:

• Fiber optic amplifier technology
• Multicore fiber systems design
• Energy-efficient optical components
• Silica-based fiber fabrication

Dr. Kakaei's recent work demonstrates significant innovation in the field of optical communications, particularly in developing more efficient fiber amplifier systems that could enhance telecommunications infrastructure. Her publication on core-pumped multicore fiber amplifiers represents cutting-edge research in optimizing light distribution while reducing energy consumption in optical networks.

Dr. Kakaei collaborates with several prominent researchers in the field including Sijing Liang, John D. Downie, Sergejs Makovejs, Ian Davidson, Nilotpal Choudhury, Jayanta Sahu, Periklis Petropoulos, and Yongmin Jung.