Dr. Malka Dror
Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Senior Lecturer
Head of a Simulation Lab for Silicon Photonics Component Design, focusing on applications in data centers and artificial intelligence (AI)
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Education

  • 2011
    -
    2015
    Bar Ilan University, Faculty of Engineering
    Electrical Engineering Ph.D.
  • 2008
    -
    2010
    HIT - Holon Institute of Technology
    Electrical Engineering M.Sc.
  • 2004
    -
    2008
    HIT - Holon Institute of Technology
    Electrical Engineering B.Sc.

Research Fields

  • AI silicon photonics
    • AI image processing
    • fiber optics
    • Nanophotonics

Teaching Areas

  • Digital Logic Design, AI Image Processing, Semiconductors, Optical Communications, Silicon Photonics, Nanophotonics, Optical Fibers

Selected Publications

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  • O. Isakov, A. Frishman, D. Malka, (2024), Data center four-channel multimode interference multiplexer using silicon nitride technology, Nanomaterials. Link
  • E.E. Krause, D. Malka, (2023), Optimizations of double titanium nitride thermos-optic phase-shifter heaters using SOI technology, Sensors. Link
  • Y. Pugachov, M. Gulitski, D. Malka, (2023), Photonic crystal flip flops: Recent developments in all optical memory components, Materials. Link
  • A. Frishman, D. Malka, (2023), An optical 1x4 power splitted based on silicon-nitride MMI using strip waveguide structures, Nanomaterials. Link
  • E. Sitbon, R. Ostrovsky, D. Malka, (2022), Optimizations of thermo-optic phase shifter heaters using doped silicon heaters in Rib waveguide structure, Photonics and Nanostructures - Fundamentals and Applications. Link
  • V. Moshaev, Y. Leibin, D. Malka, (2021), Optimizations of Si PIN diode phase-shifter for controlling MZM quadrature bias point using SOI rib waveguide technology, Optics and Laser Technology. Link
  • B. Gelkop, L. Aichnboim, D. Malka, (2021), RGB wavelength multiplexer based on polycarbonate multicore polymer optical fiber, Optical Fiber Technology. Link

Experiences

  • MostlyTek: Adviser and Team Leader
  • Dustphotonics: Silicon Photonics Seinor Optical Designer

Grants & Awards

  • Horizon 2020 Research grant: Internet of Radio Light



  • Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Certificate of outstanding contribution in reviewing for Optics Communications


  • HIT – Holon Institute of


    Technology, Holon, Israel


    Award for excellence in teaching, research,


    creativity, and contribution to the institute


    and the community