Prof. Shlomi Arnon

Prof. Shlomi Arnon is a Professor at Ben Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), Israel. At BGU, he holds the positions of Professor, Director of the Center for Quantum Science and Technology, and Director of the Satellite and Wireless Communication Laboratory. Prof. Arnon is an SPIE Fellow and former Fulbright Fellow at MIT. He has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions, including TU/e Eindhoven, Philips Lab, TU Delft, and Cornell University.
Prof. Arnon’s expertise lies in the fields of optics, communication, algorithm, and quantum. He has served as an associate editor for special issues on optical wireless communication for OSA and IEEE. He is also an accomplished author and co-authored the books "Applied Aspects of Optical Communication and LIDAR" (2010) and co-edited "Advanced Optical Wireless Communication Systems" (2012), and "Visible Light Communication" (2015). His extensive research has resulted in over 100 scientific publications.
In addition to his academic achievements, Prof. Arnon has initiated a unique project, funded by the European Union FET Open program, aimed at detecting breast cancer. Furthermore, he co-founded a startup company that has developed groundbreaking technology for agriculture, climate, and environmental protection.
Prof. Arnon’s research dedication to making the world a better place by researching various areas, including wireless and satellite communication, optical wireless communication, quantum, environmental monitoring, and medical applications.