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About our group
About our group
AIC-ROSES started in 2017 as a publication-driven, education-by-research model of engaging undergraduate students in the Department of Physics, School of Science and Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines. This model was conceptualized and executed by Dr. Benjamin B. Dingel remotely, while in New York as the R&D Director of Nasfine Photonics.
AIC-ROSES established itself as an official research group under the Ateneo Innovation Center in August 2020. Now with ~20 student members and dozens of publications, our group deals with both theoretical and experimental research areas. We study scientific analogues and their implementations in multilayer optics and photonics. We also study optical engineering in microwave photonics, sensing in networks, and photonic integration. Additionally, we have branched out to hybrid optic and electronic systems and mathematical physics methods.
Events and Updates
Events and Updates
July-August 2025
The Ateneo ROSES Laboratory proudly participated in the 1st Quantum Information, Science, and Technology Conference (QIST 2025) in Cebu, Philippines held last July 30 - August 1, 2025 at the JPark Hotel and Resort in Mactan, Cebu Philippines.
The Ateneo ROSES Lab team submitted a poster presentation showing the lab’s research efforts on Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) – an enabling and key technology for Quantum Computing and Communication. Dr. Benjamin Dingel also gave a talk on about Ateneo ROSES Lab quantum research efforts during the Session on “The State of Quantum Research in the Philippines”. He highlights some of the lab’s PIC research efforts on advancing low-cost and niche photonic solutions for Quantum Computing and Communication.
June-July 2025
The Ateneo ROSES Laboratory proudly participated in the 30th OptoElectronics and Communications Conference / International Conference on Photonics in Switching and Computing (OECC/PSC 2025) held from June 29 - July 3, 2025 at the Sapporo Convention Center in Sapporo, Japan.
The Ateneo ROSES Lab team showcased projects on: Optical Frequency Discrimination, Multifunctional Optical Filter, and Seamless Radio and Optical Access Network for Intelligent Commuting and Regional Communication.
June 2025
The Ateneo ROSES Laboratory proudly participated in the 43rd Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Conference (SPP 2025) held last June 25 - 28, 2025 at the National Institute of Physics (NIP), University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), Quezon City.
The ROSES Lab successfully submitted a total of eight research papers across different fields — one for Photonics, three for Instrumentation Physics, two for Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, one for Physics Education, and one for Optics and Photonics.
[2025 August 14] Xinyx Design Consultancy Services Inc. Visits Ateneo ROSES Lab
[2025 August 12] The Caraga State University (CSU), MSU-Marawi and Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) visited Ateneo ROSES Laboratory
[2025 July 25] Ateneo ROSES visits Xinyx Headquarters for talks on Photonics IC collaboration
[2025 May 20-22] Ateneo ROSES Visiting Researcher Presents at the 34th Wireless and Optical Communications Conference (WOCC 2025), Macau, China
[2025 May] Ateneo ROSES member undergoes 6-six week OJT research experience at National Information Communication and Technology, Japan
[2024] We're hiring! The Ateneo ROSES Lab is currently looking for electronic and computer engineers.
Recent Publications
Recent Publications
Einstein: A proposed activation function for convolutional neural network (CNN) in image classification and its comparison to ReLU, Leaky ReLU, and Tanh
Abstract: Activation functions (AFs) are integral in enabling convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to perform image classification and recognition effectively. Here, we propose a new AF called "Einstein"— a novel, piecewise, and dynamic AF defined by parameter r ...
Weekly Seminars
Weekly Seminars
May 2024
Dr. Gene Itable from the DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) gave a talk on Noisy intermediate-scale quantum computing and its photonic implementation
Last updated: 7 August 2025
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