With an unwavering dedication to spotlighting pioneering scientific breakthroughs, Season 3 of the Unveil the Future podcast continues to bring together visionary leaders whose transformative research and innovations are shaping humanity’s shared future.
In this fifth episode, we are honored to feature Dr. Shu Namiki – a leading physicist and engineer whose groundbreaking work in optical fiber communications and photonics has helped power the digital backbone of modern society. As the Group Leader at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan, Dr. Namiki has devoted his career to advancing optical technologies that make data transmission faster, more efficient, and more sustainable.
In August 2025, Dr. Namiki joined the VinFuture InnovaConnect Event, where he shared his insights on the future of photonic networks and the crucial role of innovation in bridging global connectivity. His research exemplifies how fundamental science can evolve into real-world technologies that empower societies, strengthen communication infrastructure, and enable more inclusive access to information in the digital era.
Through this inspiring conversation, Dr. Namiki reflects on his decades-long scientific journey, his vision for the next generation of optical innovations, and his belief that the light of science – both literally and metaphorically – can illuminate pathways to a smarter, more connected, and sustainable world.
