International Forum on Laser Engineering, Optics and Communications (Manila, Philippines)

On August 19, 2025, the Laser Engineering, Optics, and Communication Forum was held at the Mapua Intramuros Seminar Room in Manila.

The speakers at the forum were as follows:
(1)    Title: Advances in Optical Communications System - 2025 John Tyndall Award Lecture –
Lecturer: Masatoshi Suzuki, PhD, Vice-President, CIST
(2)    Title: Introduction to Optics, Light, & Lasers
Lecturer: Jacque Lynn F. Gabayno, PhD, Professor, Mapua University

This forum was co-hosted by Mapua University and our university as a satellite forum for our university's Vice-President, Professor Suzuki, who would be attending an international conference in Bohol Island in mid-August. The event was attended by over 150 perticpants, most of whom were graduate students from Mapua University.

The event began with an opening address by Mapua University President Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, followed by a lecture by Professor Gabayno on basic technologies and practical devices in the field of optical science. Vice President Suzuki then gave a lecture on the technological progress of optical fiber research and development and the future of optical fiber network.

During the question-and-answer session, there were questions about next-generation optical networks and the integration of optical networks with wireless communication systems, demonstrating the great interest shown.

After the lecture, Vice President Delia B. Senoro presented Professor Suzuki with a letter of appreciation and a commemorative gift (Photo 1).



Photo 1 Presentation of commemorative gifts (from left: Vice President Delia B. Senoro, Vice President Suzuki, and President Miyanaga)


     
Figure 1 International Forum Flyer