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Dr. Antigone Marino is researcher at the Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems (ISASI) of the Italian National Research Council (CNR). She earned her master’s degree in Physics in 2000, and a PhD in 2004, both at the Physics Department of Federico II University of Naples, in Italy. Her research has primarily focused on soft matter optics applied to telecommunication, with a particular interest in liquid crystals technologies. In recent years, her work has expanded to structured light and quantum technologies. Dr. Marino is actively involved in three major research projects:

OMyLink. This project, titled Multiplexed OAM Hybrid Near-Mid Infrared Link, focuses on developing advanced optical communication systems using orbital angular momentum (OAM) beams. The research aims to enhance data transmission capabilities by exploiting the unique properties of OAM in the near-to-mid infrared spectrum.

SMART_Q_ET. MARTly Quantum Light Source for Einstein Telescope is dedicated to developing innovative quantum light sources for the Einstein Telescope, a next-generation gravitational wave observatory.

Spoke 9 NQSTI. Education and Outreach, National Quantum Science and Technology Institute

Through her participation in these projects, Dr. Marino continues to advance the fields of optics and photonics. Nowadays she is President of the IEEE Photonics Society Italy Chapter, member of the Board of Directors of the Italian Physical Society (SIF) and member of the Board of Directors of the OPTICA Foundation. She is Chief Editor of EuroPhysics News (EPN) and editor of Optics and Photonics News (OPN). She received several awards and recognitions. In 2015 she won the OSA 2015 Outstanding Young Professionals Award of the Optical Society. In 2016 she has been awarded OSA Ambassador. In 2017 she won the European Physical Society “Achievement Award”. Leveraging her expertise in science and professional development, she has designed a specialized course for Ph.D. students, covering topics such as soft skills, scientific communication, social media engagement, outreach, and other non-technical aspects essential to careers in scientific research.