GREEPHON | Greening quantum nanophotonics - one lab at a time
GREEPHON is a sustainability initiative funded by the Volkswagen Foundation and hosted in the group of Prof Arno Rauschenbeutel at the Physics Institute of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. The project explores practical pathways to reduce the energy consumption and the environmental footprint of photonics and quantum technology research.
Our work focuses on:
- Mapping and analysing resource consumption in selected research laboratories working at the cutting edge of quantum optics and integrated nanophotonics.
- Developing strategies and tools to lower energy use, materials waste, and emissions connected to the research activities.
- Supporting researchers and technical staff in adopting more efficient and sustainable practices in their daily operation.
- Building a cross-disciplinary network that connects universities, industry, and policy actors around sustainable quantum photonic technologies.
The project combines scientific expertise, data-driven methodologies, and the collaboration of professionals across academia — including laboratory managers, administrative staff, sustainability officers, and institutional services — together with external partners from Berlin’s research and innovation ecosystem. Its goal is to create actionable and scalable solutions that contribute to more sustainable research infrastructures and future technologies.
For enquiries or collaboration, please contact:
Sofia Pazzagli, PhD - Project Manager: sofia.pazzagli@hu-berlin.de
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