Investigadores: Vikas Kumar y Shrabya Shukla
Ingeniería de Comunicaciones
Microplastics have become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, contaminating oceans, rivers, drinking water, and ecosystems worldwide. Detecting these microscopic pollutants rapidly and accurately is essential for understanding their environmental impact and developing effective mitigation strategies.
At the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) stand organized by the event staff, visitors will have the opportunity to explore how light-based technologies can be used to detect microplastics and monitor environmental quality. The exhibit will showcase advanced optical fiber sensors that utilize the interaction of light with materials to identify subtle changes in water and environmental samples. Originally developed for telecommunications, optical fibers can be transformed into highly sensitive sensing platforms capable of detecting pollutants and other substances with remarkable precision.
Through interactive demonstrations and engaging discussions, visitors will learn about the principles of photonics, optical sensing, and nanotechnology, and how these fields contribute to solving real-world environmental problems. The exhibit will also highlight the role of innovative research in developing sustainable technologies for water quality monitoring and environmental protection.
The research presented at the stand is being conducted by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow Vikas Kumar and PhD researcher Shrabya Shukla. We would be pleased to participate in the MSCA stand provided by the organizing staff and engage with visitors to share our research activities, demonstrate sensing technologies, and discuss the importance of scientific innovation in addressing environmental challenges.
This activity aims to inspire curiosity about science, increase public awareness of microplastic pollution, and demonstrate how cutting-edge photonic technologies can contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.