What does CPN mean in UNIVERSITIES

The Center for Photonics and Nanoelectronics (CPN) is a research group dedicated to advancing scientific understanding and industrial application of photonic and nanotech systems. Our research focuses on the development of new technologies to enable the manipulation of light at scales from the optical to the atomic, with a particular focus on developing platforms in which these technologies can be integrated into commercial products.

CPN combines theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to develop novel materials and devices that exploit interactions of light with matter at small length scales. We have developed strong collaborations with industry partners in order to facilitate technology transfer, as well as an extensive network of international collaborators who help extend our technological reach.

CPN has made advances in areas such as micro-optics, opto-electronic integration, photonic crystal architectures, nanophotonics, plasmonic circuits, quantum optics and low-dimensional structures. Our research has led to breakthroughs in areas such as energy efficiency and miniaturization of optoelectronic components for microscale networks and quantum information processing.

The range of applications that could benefit from our research includes fields such as telecommunications, biomedical imaging & diagnostics, advanced sensing & metrology, renewable energy harvesting & conversion, quantum information processing & communication systems. In addition to these existing domains, we are looking towards future ones such as solar cell synthesis on chip level or biosensing arrays based on nanostructures integrated with living cells.

CPN prides itself on cultivating effective collaborations involving academia (universities), industries (private companies), government policy makers (governments), non governmental organizations (NGOs). We strive to create mutually beneficial relationships between each type of organization in order to more effectively apply science and technology to solve real world problems.

Policy makers ensure that the application of science serves societal needs through laws regulating how technology is created and applied effectively. By engaging directly with policy makers we can ensure that any technological advancement will benefit society by being safe and accessible. This cross-disciplinary dialogue helps us move beyond theoretical considerations into practical application.

There are many ways you can get involved in our work; students may participate in internships or join one of our student groups which often collaborate with specific external entities; members within industry may provide partner resources; non academic institutions may fund projects/programs aligned with their mission/goals or provide fellowship opportunities; policymakers may provide regulatory guidance or support related initiatives.

Yes! One priority within our mission statement is Public Engagement. To this end we regularly host conferences/symposiums centered around photonic & nanotechnologies; present lectures around relevant topics; showcase demos/exhibits featuring our labs; participate in Science Fairs at K-12 levels across multiple countries along with other various types of community outreach events.