A Legacy of Innovation
We believe light is the gateway to technological advances and CREOL holds the key. CREOL enjoys the benefits and resources of being part of a large, metropolitan research university while maintaining the personal attention and opportunities of a small college. Your professors will know you by name and you will gain experience in one of the most robust research hubs on campus and within Florida.
I invite you to visit us to see for yourself why UCF has been named one of the top 25 universities worldwide for optics education and research. We look forward to unleashing your potential and unlocking your future at CREOL.
David J. Hagan, PhD
Dean & Director
Pegasus Professor of Optics & Photonics
Our Vision
To be the world leader in education, research, innovation, and partnership in optics, lasers, and photonics.
Our Mission
- To provide our students, the State of Florida and the nation with high quality academic programs optics, lasers and photonics.
- To educate a diverse workforce for the state’s and the nation’s photonics industries and graduate schools, providing opportunities at all levels to individuals of every background, identity, and affiliation.
- To create and disseminate new knowledge and innovations in optics, lasers, and photonics by conducting, presenting, and publishing cutting-edge fundamental and applied research.
- To aid in the development of Florida’s and the nation’s knowledge-based and technology-based industries, and create, foster, and sustain mutually beneficial research collaborations and partnerships with industry.