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Professor Leland Nordin Interviewed by FOX 35 Orlando News story spotlights recent $1M U.S. Army Grant By Aaron Eades | November 18, 2024 Prof. Leland Nordin shows the FOX 35 News crew around his lab Facebook LinkedIn There’s community interest in the research happening at CREOL. FOX 35 (WOFL) interviewed CREOL and CECS Assistant Professor Leland Nordin about…

Wu is a Pegasus Professor and pioneer in liquid crystal displays, which has helped advance the development of technologies such as smart phones, tablets, augmented reality and virtual reality.

VIDEO: Professor Peter Delfyett Inducted into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame By Aaron Eades | November 7, 2024 Facebook LinkedIn CREOL Professor Peter Delfyett was recently inducted into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. On Friday, October 25, 2024, he joined other inductees to be honored during a ceremony in Tampa. The UCF Office of Research…

With unprecedented spectral resolution, new broadband UV frequency combs pave the way to enhanced spectroscopy measurements

Physicians and scientists will work side by side in a new University of Central Florida research lab to advance light-based technologies that can prevent, detect and treat disease.

Professor Stephen Eikenberry Interviewed on NPR’s Space Exploration Podcast Black hole “heartbeats” discussed on “Are We There Yet?” October 31, 2024 Picture Courtesy: Central Florida Public Media / CREOL Facebook LinkedIn The research into black holes has delivered some rather “spooky” revelations. That’s what CREOL Professor Stephen Eikenberry discussed on a Halloween-themed episode of NPR/Central Florida Public Media’s “Are…

The laser device could be used for defense applications and civilian purposes, including room disinfection and water sterilization.

UCF is advancing cutting-edge space research while offering unique opportunities for students to launch their careers in the space industry.

Professor Kathleen Richardson Interviewed on Photonics Spectra podcast – “Chalcogenide Glass” October 29, 2024 Picture Courtesy: All Things Photonics Facebook LinkedIn UCF Trustee Chair Professor Kathleen Richardson joined the “Photonics Spectra” podcast to discuss her research on chalcogenide glass. Dr. Richardson directs UCF’s Glass Processing and Characterization Laboratory (GPCL). Chalcogenide glasses are comprised of chalcogen elements —…

UCF and the University of South Florida facilitated a two-day symposium where faculty from Florida universities and U.S. Department of Defense research and development officers collaborated on advancing critical technologies.

The largest single planned gift ever made by a UCF faculty member will support graduate students for years to come. By Aaron Eades | October 24, 2024 From left: MJ Soileau, David Hagan, Shin-Tson Wu, Jannick Rolland, Cheryl Soleau, Eric Van Stryland, Barbara Van Stryland, and Peter Delfyett Facebook LinkedIn Five current and former faculty…

CREOL Ph.D. Student Wins Top Prize in Adobe Digital Edge Awards The annual national contest recognizes top college digital creators By Aaron Eades | October 18, 2024 The title card from Debasmita Banerjee’s award-winning video “Quanticle” Is Debasmita Banerjee’s 12-minute animated video a work of art, or science? Judges in a national digital creative contest decided it’s…