The Institute of Integrated Photonics of RWTH Aachen University is involved in a number of Silicon Photonics research activities focusing on near-infrared data center transceivers, visible wavelength planar integrated circuits for life science applications and mid-infrared group IV lasers. A strategic alliance with the Forschungszentrum Jülich (JARA) and its Peter Grünberg Institute complements our core expertise in photonic devices and systems with world class material science.