The Heterogeneous Integrated Photonics Laboratory at CREOL conducts groundbreaking research on ultracompact integrated photonic devices and circuits for optical communications, nonlinear and quantum photonics, microwave photonics, and related applications. Our researchers work on the full innovation cycle, from device and circuit concepts, theory, and design through nanofabrication and experimental characterization.
Our research primarily targets near-infrared wavelengths, while also extending to the visible and mid-infrared regimes. We work with a broad range of photonic materials, including silicon, III-V compound semiconductors, nonlinear dielectrics, and glasses. Many of our current efforts focus on thin-film lithium niobate—a platform pioneered by our team—and its heterogeneous integration with other material platforms.
Photonic Integrated Circuits
Nonlinear and Quantum Photonics
Electro-Optics and Linear Devices
The lab’s primary goal is to develop transformative integrated photonic solutions through a bottom-up approach, from device and system design to fabrication in UCF’s cleanroom facilities. When needed, we also explore fundamental theory to address emerging challenges and enable new concepts.
Our measurement laboratories support comprehensive device and circuit characterization, with optical sources, detectors, and spectrum analyzers spanning the visible to mid-infrared, as well as RF instrumentation for optical communications and microwave applications.
December 2018: Works on Topographically Anisotropic Photonics selected for OPN’s special issue on Optics in 2018 that “highlights 30 major achievements of the year in optical science, engineering and technology”
December 2018: Invited paper Heterogeneous Nonlinear Integrated Photonics is featured on the cover of the corresponding issue of IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
September 2018: S. Fathpour shares three stories on OSA webpage: His work in integrated photonics, his mentorship, and how he decided on his career path
August 2018: S. Fathpour promoted to Full Professor of Optics and Photonics