The Photonics100 – 2026
- Advanced Optical Communication Testbed
- Nov 4, 2025
- 1 min read

We are delighted to share that Dr. Deepa Venkitesh has been recognized in The Photonics100 – 2026 under the Women category. The 2026 cohort marks the highest representation of women among photonics innovators so far, with 28 exceptional women featured on the final list this year.



'Dr. Deepa Venkitesh has been recognized?' That's awesome! I was just reading about Michigan Paycheck Calculator stuff on the subway, and now I see this. The Photonics100 sounds like a big deal, especially with 28 women this year. Huh, that's kinda cool.