Conference Program
VII International Scientific Forum on Computer and Energy Sciences — Special Symposium on Photonics for Energy, Sensing & Imaging
Venue: Czech University of Life Sciences Prague • Dates: 29–30 November 2025 • Time zone: CET
Day 1 — Saturday, 29 November 2025
On-site & OnlineWelcome & Opening Remarks
Conference overview, safety & ethics brief (COPE-aligned), and outline of the photonics-focused tracks.
Keynote Lecture 1
Ștefan Țălu
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
“Fractal-informed Optical Surface Metrology for Photonic Components in Next-Generation Energy Systems”
Coffee Break
Networking & poster setup.
Keynote Lecture 2
Hassan Ali Qasim Al-Ababneh
Zarqa University, Irbid, Jordan
“AI-Assisted Computational Imaging and Photonic Sensing for Smart-Grid Diagnostics and Industrial IoT”
Parallel Sessions A
A1 — Photonic Sensing & Precision Optical Metrology
- Fiber-optic sensors, LiDAR, interferometry for energy assets
- Hyperspectral & spectroscopic diagnostics of industrial processes
- Calibration, traceability, and uncertainty in optical measurements
A2 — Integrated Photonics & Optoelectronics
- Photonic integrated circuits (Si, III–V), modulators & detectors
- Photonic crystals, plasmonics, packaging & thermal management
- Application demos for power systems and sensing nodes
Lunch Break
Cafeteria & foyer posters preview.
Parallel Sessions B
B1 — Computational Imaging & Optical AI
- Reconstruction & inverse problems, compressive imaging
- Learning-based denoising, super-resolution, uncertainty
- Benchmarks, datasets, and reproducibility practices
B2 — Materials & Nanostructures for Photonics
- Optical coatings, metamaterials, nanophotonics
- Polymer & nanocomposite waveguides and fibers
- Reliability & lifetime in energy and harsh environments
Coffee Break
Poster mounting & demos.
Poster Session & Demos
Young researchers, prototypes, and datasets. Best-poster shortlisting.
End of Day 1
Announcements for Day 2 and evening networking.
Day 2 — Sunday, 30 November 2025
On-site & OnlineWelcome & Recap
Highlights from Day 1 and overview of key technical tracks for Day 2.
Keynote Lecture 3
Fayadh M. Abed
Tikrit University, Tikrit, Iraq
“Hyperspectral and Thermal Remote Sensing for Monitoring Energy Infrastructure and Environmental Risk”
Coffee Break
Networking in the foyer.
Keynote Lecture 4
Siti Khadijah Hubadillah
Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia
“Polymer and Nanocomposite Photonic Materials for Clean-Energy Conversion and Environmental Sensing”
Parallel Sessions C
C1 — Remote Sensing, Earth Observation & Aerospace Optics
- Payload optics for satellites & UAVs; calibration/validation
- Change detection for grids & pipelines; risk mapping
- On-board optical processing & edge AI
C2 — Photonics for Energy & Environment
- Photovoltaics & solar photonics; spectral diagnostics of cells
- Optical monitoring in power plants & storage systems
- Photocatalysis and environmental spectroscopy
Lunch Break
Networking & industry exhibits.
Panels & Roundtables
R1 — Data, Image Integrity & Reproducibility
- COPE-aligned integrity checks for optical figures
- Sharing datasets & benchmarks for optical AI
- From lab to field: repeatability in harsh conditions
R2 — Translating Photonics to Industry
- Certification, compliance, and safety in sensing systems
- Case studies with utilities & aerospace partners
- Funding, IP, and tech-transfer pathways
Coffee Break
Best-poster jury deliberation.
Concluding Session & Poster Awards
Selected lightning talks, recognition of outstanding contributions, and proceedings/production reminders.
Closing Remarks
Summary, acknowledgments, and announcement of the next edition.