College of Optics and Photonics News

Utilizing partnerships across disciplines, officials from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering and UCF are finding ways to better treat and diagnose diseases.

The new lab will provide opportunities for UCF undergraduate, graduate, medical students, residents fellows and physicians to conduct interdisciplinary research.

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

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.

UCF NanoScience Technology Center researchers developed an easier way to identify unique molecules by their chiral spectral fingerprints, which could help in creating pharmaceuticals or biomolecules.

The sensor could serve as a low-cost and efficient tool for early detection of neurological disorders and conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and depression.

Three distinguished UCF alumni and Central Florida leaders will speak at this semester’s ceremonies, which take place Addition Financial Arena.

With top rankings across optics and photonics, health and education, UCF researchers are forces of influence through their highly cited research.

The designations recognize years of excellence and productivity in teaching, research and service.