Join a community of experts in the Optoelectronics Research Centre, a world-leading institute for optics and photonics research. Develop critical technologies that are used in areas such as medicine, defence, manufacturing, communication networks, and renewable energy. We explore optical fibres, nanophotonic and metamaterials, circuits and sensors, and photonics systems in our cleanroom facility. Learn how to design and create optical components and materials. Prepare yourself for research and product development roles in the photonics sector.
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Awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize
In recognition of our expertise in photonics and fibre optics
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97%of our engineering research is rated world leading
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Our fibres are in space
They are used on the Moon, Mars and the International Space Station
Photonics and optoelectronics courses
Postgraduate taught courses
Our staff
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The overlap between teaching and research means that our MSc students are always learning material at the cutting edge of research in the field.
Dr Bill BrocklesbyAssociate Professor -
I am passionate to teach photonic materials and device platforms (fibre and waveguide) which underpin photonic applications.
Professor Senthil Murugan GanapathyProfessorial Fellow-Research -
I really enjoy taking our students into our fantastic cleanroom facilities, where they can see live demonstrations of optical fibre fabrication processes.
Dr Natalie WheelerPrincipal Research Fellow
Our research makes a difference
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Using optical fibres to create a sustainable fuel supplyExperts from across the university join forces to propose a new use for telecoms technology.Read about this research
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Fitting an entire library into the palm of your handScientists at the Optoelectronics Research Centre have developed a digital data storage solution that can contain the complete history of human knowledge.Read about this research
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