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In the World

For Optics and Photonics Universities, ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

2,200
New Jobs

In optics and photonics — a trillion-dollar industry — are estimated to open annually in the U.S. through 2030.

3+
Degree Programs

The College of Optics and Photonics pioneers the science and technology of lights, lasers, fiber optics and other areas of study. Visit to learn more.

“The best companies love our students.”

鈥 Shin-Tson Wu, trustee chair professor

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Expert Faculty

Our faculty and researchers are focused on solving the biggest problems facing humanity.

Optics and photonics is the science and application of light. Its impact on daily life is far reaching 鈥 from medical devices to cellphones to space observation and exploration. At UCF, students learn from world-renowned educators and researchers like Konstantin Vodopyanov and go on to develop transformative technologies.

Konstantin Vodopyanov

Making Molecules 鈥淪ing鈥 to Better Understand Them

21st Century Scholar Chair Professor of Optics, Photonics and Physics Konstantin Vodopyanov鈥檚 research uses laser pulses to identify molecules, which could be used to detect dangerous pollutants in the air or diseases using human breath.

UCF Faculty Are Leading Research, Discovery & Impact

By studying the behavior of light, nationally-recognized scientist Peter Delfyett has discovered new uses for lasers, helping data move faster on the internet and driving the future of autonomous vehicles.

How UCF faculty are advancing photonics

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CREOL is a premier optics school with excellent faculty and resources.”

Isabella Pardo

Isabella Pardo ’23

Bachelor’s in photonic science and engineering

“I feel honored to receive this award. I am tremendously thankful for the overwhelming support from professors and students at CREOL that made this possible.”

Pardo is one of the first 20 Optica Women Scholars in the world, a competitive honor providing mentorship and financial aid for women in STEM.


Jason Eichenholz

Jason Eichenholz 鈥95MS 鈥98PhD

Master’s in optical science and engineering

Doctorate in optical science and engineering

“We have the opportunity to deliver what we believe is the world鈥檚 first autonomous solution for series production, powering highway autonomy and proactive safety.”

Eichenholz is a co-founder and chief technology officer of Luminar, a tech company at the forefront of developing self-driving vehicles that has partnered with Volvo, Nissan and Toyota.

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Research
果冻传媒 Researchers Develop Rapid Test to Detect Dopamine
The sensor could serve as a low-cost and efficient tool for early detection of neurological disorders and conditions, including Parkinson鈥檚 disease, Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and depression.
Colleges & Campus
UCF Hosts Summer 2024 Commencement Aug. 2-3
Three distinguished UCF alumni and Central Florida leaders will speak at this semester鈥檚 ceremonies, which take place Addition Financial Arena.
Colleges & Campus
Influential Researchers at UCF Contribute to Impacts in Field, U.S. News Global Rankings
With top rankings across optics and photonics, health and education, UCF researchers are forces of influence through their highly cited research.

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