the 30th International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics
the 30th International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics
Plenary speaker
Ki-Hun Jeong
Plenary speaker Department of Bio and Brain Engineering at KAIST, South Korea
Nanoplasmonic Polymerase Chain Reaction for Point of Care Diagnostics
Ki-Hun Jeong, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering at KAIST, South Korea. His research focuses on developing advanced optical technologies for biomedical imaging and sensing, including biologically inspired cameras, microspectrometers for continuous biomonitoring, and nanoplasmonic biosensors. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and conducted postdoctoral research in the EECS Department at UC Berkeley.
Prof. Jeong has authored over 100 SCIE journal articles, with publications in Science, Science Advances, Nature Communications, and ACS Nano. His research has led to multiple patents and successful technology transfers, contributing to the commercialization of biomedical imaging and diagnostic tools. He has also co-founded two startups translating his innovations into practical applications. An internationally recognized scholar, Prof. Jeong has been invited to speak at leading conferences and institutions worldwide. His interdisciplinary approach to next-generation optical systems and biomedical diagnostics continues to drive innovations in miniaturized imaging, lab-on-a-chip technologies, and point-of-care diagnostics.
Website: https://biophotonics.kaist.ac.kr/
Saif Islam
Plenary speaker Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society and the Banatao Institute (CITRIS), University of California
AI-Driven Nanophotonic Imaging on a CMOS Platform: Precision, Speed and Miniaturization
Saif Islam received his B.Sc. Degree in Physics from Middle East Technical University, an M.S. in Physics from Bilkent University, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from UCLA in 2001. He worked for JDS Uniphase Corp and HP Labs before joining the University of California- Davis in 2004, where he is a Professor and the Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and the Director of the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) at UC Davis. His research focuses on integrating low-dimensional and nanostructured materials into conventional semiconductor integrated circuits and systems for applications in ultrafast optoelectronics, communication, quantum sensing, AI-enabled imaging, and energy harvesting. Dr. Islam authored or co-authored more than 300 scientific papers, organized 37 conferences as a chair/co-chair, and holds 43 patents as an inventor/co-inventor.
Prof. Islam received the NSF CAREER Award, Outstanding Junior, Outstanding Research Faculty Award of UC Davis Engineering, IEEE Professor of the Year, UC Davis Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award and SPIE’s Aden and Marjorie Meinel Technology Achievement Award. He is a fellow of the IEEE, AAAS, Optica, SPIE, and National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
Website: https://faculty.engineering.ucdavis.edu/islam/
Suejit Pechprasarn
Plenary speaker College of Biomedical Engineering, Rangsit University, Thailand
Artificial Intelligence-Based Surface Plasmon Microscopy Towards Single-Molecule Detection
Professor Dr. Suejit Pechprasarn is a distinguished physicist and engineer with expertise in plasmonic microscopy, Fabry-Pérot interferometry, and thin-film technology. His research has significantly advanced high-resolution imaging, optical sensing, and nanophotonics, particularly in biomedical and materials science applications.
He earned a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Nottingham, UK. He also holds dual B.Eng. degrees: one in Electrical Engineering from Thammasat University, Thailand, and another in Electronic and Computer Engineering (First-Class Honours) from the University of Nottingham, UK. Additionally, he obtained an LLB in Thai Law from Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand.
Currently, he is a Professor in Physics and serves as the Dean of the Graduate School at Rangsit University, overseeing research and academic development. As Head of the Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Supercomputing, he leads projects integrating AI with high-performance computing for scientific and industrial applications.
Beyond academia, Dr. Pechprasarn is a Distinguished Advisor to the Economic Commission of the House of Representatives in Thailand, providing expertise in AI policy, digital transformation, and technological development. In 2025, he was recognized as the winner of the Study UK Alumni Award in Science and Sustainability, honoring his contributions to AI-driven innovation and sustainable technology development.