2012-03-02
Prof. Robert Eason |
University of Southampton |
Time: 10:00 am, March 2, 2012 |
Place: meeting rm. 111,Physics building |
Abstract: The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) is one of the world’s leading institutes for photonics research based at the University of Southampton. Formed in 1989 as an Interdisciplinary Research Centre, the ORC merges groups from Electronics and Computer Science, and Physics and Astronomy at the University. The ORC has a vibrant community of researchers, led by some of the leading figures in the field of photonics. It has contributed significantly to the remarkable growth of the photonics industry, including the optical telecommunication technology that underpins the internet as well as many solutions in medicine, bio‐sensing, security and manufacturing. The ORC has very strong links with local, national and international industries, and collaborate with many university groups around the world as well as other schools within the University of Southampton. Staffs from the ORC are encouraged to pursue industrial links, the ORC is not only one of the leading research centres in this area, working with the Research and Innovation Services department at the University, but also very successful in academic aspect, with around 200 publications per year, 25 Invited or Plenary talks, and a spectacular history of innovation. Its mission is to make a positive difference to the world around us, to drive the basic science, technology and innovation to enable future revolutions. Biography of the speaker:![]() |