Future of optical communications: Best Student Pitch
04 October 2025
Source LinkedIn / Jelena Pesic, Nokia Bell Labs
Congratulations to Ambashri Purkayastha, PhD student at LTCI (Télécom Paris), SAMOVAR (Télécom SudParis), and Nokia Bell Labs, for representing the next generation of innovators in the Student Pitch Competition: The Nokia Bell Labs Centennial Prize at ECOC 2025 (European Conference on Optical Communication)!
In just 3 fast-paced minutes, Ambashri took the stage to help redefine what’s possible in the future of optical communications — showcasing bold thinking, technical insight, and a passion for innovation.
Well done to Ambashri and all the finalists who lit up the closing session with visionary ideas!
At Télécom Paris, Ambashri Purkayastha is supervised by Cédric Ware, professor in optical telecommunications.