PhD students of Prof. Dr. Igor Meglinski's research group at Aston University have been awarded multiple prestigious scholarships and travel grants, highlighting the international recognition of TETRA project's educational impact and research excellence
Outstanding Recognition for Photonics Research
Fatima Khanom, a PhD student working under the supervision of TETRA Management Committee member Prof. Dr. Igor Meglinski, has been awarded highly competitive SPIE Scholarship in Optics and Photonics for 2025. This prestigious scholarship supports her advanced studies in photonics research. Additionally, Khanom has received the IEEE Photonics Society 'Women in Photonics' Travel Grant, enabling her participation in the IEEE Photonics Conference (IPC 2025) in Singapore, scheduled for November 9-13, 2025. This conference represents one of the most significant international gatherings in the photonics community.
International Conference Participation and Leadership Development
Nawal Muhamad, also a PhD student in Prof. Meglinski's group, has been selected for the Travel Grant for Women in Photonics Workshop at Biophotonics4Future in Jena, Germany, organized by Optica from June 2-5, 2025. This workshop focuses on advancing women's participation in biophotonics research. Furthermore, Muhamad has been awarded the Optica Student Leadership Scholarship for the Frontiers in Optics (FiO) Conference in Denver, USA, taking place October 25-29, 2025. This scholarship recognizes her potential as a future leader in the optics and photonics community.
Advancing TETRA's Educational Mission
These achievements demonstrate the high caliber of research training within the TETRA network and Prof. Meglinski's commitment to developing the next generation of researchers in metamaterial applications for biomedical sciences. The international recognition of these students reflects the quality of research conducted within the COST Action CA23125 framework. The scholarships and travel grants will enable both students to present their research, engage with leading international experts, and contribute to advancing the field of biophotonics and metamaterial applications in cancer detection technologies.”