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The Photonic Devices and Systems Group at the Institute of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (INN), NCSR "Demokritos," is dedicated to advancing micro- and nanotechnology with a focus on photonic devices and systems. The group, includes Dr. Nikos Papanikolaou, Dr. I. Raptis, Dr. E. Makarona and Dr. K. Misiakos (emeritus), collaborates with a network of researchers and organizations to drive innovation in the field. Throughout the years, the group has developed expertise in designing and fabricating integrated photonic systems that address pressing challenges in fields such as healthcare, biodiangostics, environmental monitoring, and defense. Working within the well-equipped facility of INN, the group takes a comprehensive approach, handling every stage of development—from initial concept and fundamental aspects of photonic principles to final system testing—ensuring precision and efficiency throughout the process.

Collaboration is a cornerstone of the group’s activities, involving partnerships with researchers and organizations across academia and industry. Their research spans silicon-based photonic sensors, lab-on-a-chip systems, and high-performance plasmonic and metasurface technologies. Supported by advanced cleanroom infrastructure and techniques, the group strives to develop innovative, practical solutions that are both sustainable and cost-effective.

Through projects such as monolithic photonic biosensors for diagnostics and spectroscopic chips for food safety, the Photonic Devices and Systems Group combines foundational research with real-world applications. This balance of exploration and practical impact reflects the group’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of photonics while addressing societal needs.

A summary of the Group’s activities can be found here.

For more detailed information on ongoing and past research activities, please follow the links in the menu.

Theoretical study of the reflectivity from a periodic array of spheres on a Bragg mirror. DOI:10.1063/1.4818916
The optical biosensor chip integrating the light sources, sensing Mach-Zender interferometers, and AWG detectors for spectral analysis.
Immersible Microfluidics-free Silicon Photonic Probes

Theory and simulation, multiple scattering methods for photons, phonons, electrons

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Capacitive electronic nose

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Metal Oxide Nanostructures and Nanoarchitectures

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Light in time varying media, interaction of waves, Optomagnonics, Acoustooptics

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Photonics, plasmonics, metasurfaces

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Optomagnonics, magneto-photonic structures

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Immersible microfluidics-free Silicon Optical Biosensors

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Optical immunosensors

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N. Stefanou, ΕΚΠΑ

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Prof. N. Stefanou

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Assoc. Prof. K. Tsakmakidis

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Dr. G. Zouros

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Dr. P. Petrou

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Dr. I. Raptis

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Assoc. Prof. S. Gardelis

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Assoc. Prof. V. Likodimos

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https://inrastes.demokritos.gr/personnel/kakabakos-sotirios/

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Dr Sotirios Kakabakos, Immunochemistry Group, INRASTES, NCSR Demokritos

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Dr Panagiota Petrou, Immunochemistry Group, INRASTES, NCSR Demokritos

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Dr Vassilios Constantoudis, Plsama enabled Nanofabrication and Applications, INN, NCSR Demokritos

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Dr Andreas-Germanos Karydas, X-ray Fluorescence Laboratory, INPP, NCSR Demokritos

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Prof. Margarita Chatzicgristidi, Industrial Chemsityr Laboratory, Department of Chemsitry, University of Athens

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Dr Anastasia Pournou, Department of CAWA, University of West Attica

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Prof. George Ntalos, Department of Forestry, Wood Sciences and Design, University Thessaly

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Dr Dimitrios Christofilos, Optical Spectroscopy of Condensed Matter, Chemical Engineering Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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Ms Maria Androulidaki, Microelectornics Research Group, FORTH - IESL

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Immunochemistry group (NCSR 'Demokritos)

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Prof. Andrzej Budkowski (Department of Molecular anf Interfacial Biophysics at Jagellonian University, Poland)

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Jobst Technology GmbH, Germany

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Dr. Annamaria Gerardino (IFN-CNR, Italy)

Dr. Jeroen Peters (Wangenigen University, Netherlands)

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