Aalen School of Applied Photonics Discover the Power of Light

Discover the power of light – and start your career with us. The Aalen School of Applied Photonics (AASAP) offers multidisciplinary training programs in the field of optical and photonic technologies.

Optical Engineering (Bachelor)

Applied Photonics (Master)

Center for Optical Technologies (ZOT)

LaserApplicationCenter (LAZ)

Study programs in the AASAP

Career Insights from our Graduates

Scope of the Conference

The conference is centered around the theme "Photonic Research for Industry." Its primary goal is to showcase state-of-the-art research in optics and photonics and to highlight its practical applications and potential for industrial commercialization. As the inaugural meeting, ICPRI 2026 will lay the groundwork for a lasting international network of academic and industrial partners.

The program will feature keynote speakers, invited talks, and contributed oral and poster presentations focusing on a wide range of topics where photonics is a key enabling technology.

Key topics include, but are not limited to:

Call for Abstracts

Registration

Our research laboratories

Center for Optical Technologies (ZOT)

LaserApplicationCenter

AASAP Student Community

The AASAP Student Community brings you together – from Bachelor to PhD.

We promote networking and exchange, share documents, tips and experiences and support you with questions about studying and research. At the same time, we represent your interests and advocate for your concerns.

With regular meetings and events, we strengthen our community and bring student life to life. In short: a community that supports, networks and inspires you.

Get in touch with other semesters and stay up to date on an ongoing basis.

For Companies: Cooperation with AASAP

Study of in-depth practice

Open the doors of your company to our in-depth practical studies for Bachelor's and/or Master's students. By placing job advertisements for studying at AASAP on your homepage, you can draw the attention of potential joint students to our degree programs, and we can also present you as an industry partner.

Job advertisement

As a partner, you can share your job advertisements with us. This gives you access to highly qualified students who can already gain practical experience in your company during their studies.

Scholarships and grants

By providing scholarships, you can help to support talented students and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in education. In return, you can benefit from early access to promising talent.

Get in touch with us!

If you are interested, please contact Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinrich (andreas.heinrich[at]hs-aalen.de) or Magdalena Mandl (magdalena.mandl[at]hs-aalen.de).