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The prospect of incorporating strong light-matter interaction into the greater cause of optical information processing has become one of the ultimate goals of quantum optics. Currently, one of the most useful resources for the design of quantum photonic devices is waveguide-integrated optics. The most lucrative feature of waveguide-based interfaces is the remarkable controllability over photonic transport properties, a feature that can be conveniently harnessed for the design of purely optical devices. However, this is not the sole aspect that makes these systems so special. Quantum emitters interfacing with a waveguide offers the perfect platform to study the effects of vacuum-mediated long-range couplings between distant emitters. The tunability of the nature and strength of waveguide-induced couplings is providing useful insights into the wider scope and applicability of these models. This thesis attempts to bring …