Since January 1st we have had the pleasure of welcoming Neethu Mathew to the NORBLIS team. Neethu comes from DTU Electro, Technical University of Denmark, with an MSc in Photonics, a PhD in space division multiplexing in optical fibers, and a longer postdoc period working on the development of stable fiber-based mode-multiplexers called photonic lanterns. With her unique background in optical fiber splice technology, she is ideally suited for NORBLIS, where she will join the team responsible for the development and optimization of NORBLIS mid-infrared supercontinuum lasers, ensuring the highest possible stability and reliability. Welcome Neethu!