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About the Workshop

The aim of this Workshop is to update the knowledge of the participants towards Optical Network and Photonics principles. This workshop will also introduce the participants to the current practices in the field and will help in developing the research aptitude in this area. Broadly, we will cover the Optical Networks, Optical Time Division Multiplexing (OTDM), Protection and Restoration in Optical Networks, Elastic Optical Networks, Machine Learning for Optical Networks, Tunable Photonics: A PCM Based Approach. Lectures and Demonstration Sessions would help to understand it in a better way. The target audience will be UG/PG/Research students, Faculty of Engineering Colleges, and Personnel from Industries.

About IIIT Allahabad

Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIITA) located in Jhalwa, Allahabad, UP, India was established in 1999, as a center of excellence in Information Technology and allied areas and is an institute of national importance by the act of parliament. IIIT-A aims to evolve an integrated ambiance of creative learning, researching for novelties, contributing to the growth of knowledge, mapping the knowledge into innovations, innovations in terms of innovative products, services and also in terms of re-engineering the education process itself, devising the newer tools and sophisticating the skills at higher level.

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About Prayagraj


Prayagraj is a fascinating city with a blend of a rich cultural and historical heritage hosting a wide range of styles of the Maratha, Mughal, Holkar and British era. Chhatris, Laal Bag Palace, Kanch Mandir are cues of its architectural exellence. Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and "invisible" Saraswati rivers, is considered holy by Hindus. It’s near the 16th-century Allahabad Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. In the fort are the ancient sandstone Ashoka Pillar, the underground Patalpuri Temple and a sacred banyan tree.

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workshop Topics

  • Introduction to Optical Networks and Routing Techniques
  • Modulation/Demodulation Techniques In Optical Networks
  • Optimal Time Division Multeplexing(OTDM)
  • Optical Switching and Buffering
  • Congestion Control and Quality of Service
  • WDM/Single And Multi Hop Networks
  • Protection and Restoration in Optical Networks
  • Deep learning for Design of Photonic Structure
  • Tunable Photonics: A PCM Based Approach



Main Teacher and Coordinator

Registration Information

Registration Charges



UG Students of IIITA : No Charges
M.Tech/PhD Students of IIITA : Rs. 500
UG Students (External) : Rs. 236*
PG Students (External) : Rs. 590*
Faculty (External) : Rs. 1180*
Industry Personnel : Rs. 2360*


Note: *Including GST for the external candidates.

Online Transfer Details


Bank Name: STATE BANK OF INDIA
Account Name: IIIT-A WORKSHOP & SEMINAR ACCOUNT
Account Number: 30996838478
Branch Name: SBI JHALWA BRANCH- Prayagraj
IFSC Code: SBIN0010891
Branch Address: HIG-10-ADA Colony, Devprayagam, Jhalwa
Prayagraj. 211015 (UP)
Phone: 0532-2430310

Note: All local charges incurred for the bank transfer/debit card payment must be borne by the payee.

Additional Information

The connection information to attend the lectures will be shared very soon.

The interested candidates are required to register before 18th Nov 2021 (Extended Deadline) after paying the relevant Registration fee online using the above information. Later on, please fill the relevant information in the registration form and submit it online. Participation certificate would be provided to all the registered candidates.

Get In Touch

Dr.Rajat Kumar Singh
Associate Professor, ECE Department, IIIT Allahabad, Prayagraj
+ 0532-292-2104, +91-9455484578