Sidra -Tul- Muntaha has started as a new Project Manager at Photonics Finland! Her main responsibilities will be to lead and manage our collaborative projects across the Europe during Caroline Amiot’s maternity leave. She will act as the primary point of contact between Photonics Finland, project partners, and European institutions, also facilitate communication and collaboration among all stakeholders. She will participate in Photonics Finland activities such as the Optics & Photonics Days 2025 event, and collaborate with other European partners to apply to new projects.
Sidra is originally from Pakistan and six years ago she moved to Finland to built her academic and professional career. She has worked as a Research Scientist at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, gaining valuable experience on Silicon Photonics.
She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, followed by a master’s degree in Photonics from University of Eastern Finland (UEF). Currently she is completing her PhD in Integrated Photonics through a collaboration between VTT and the UEF, with a focus on integrated optic devices for LiDAR applications.
Warm welcome Sidra to join Photonics Finland Team!
