Our researchers are at the forefront across the spectrum of optics and optical engineering disciplines. Possibilities for interdisciplinary research are boundless thanks to our strong ties with University partners.

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Through a National Science Foundation grant, we are working to connect the greater Rochester area’s academic, industry, and business partners to grow the region’s laser workforce.

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Numbers show that the University of Rochester has long been the premiere place to study optics, whether you want to pursue a career in academia, government labs, or industry.

We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, respectful, and welcoming culture for all. We strive to ensure every individual is respected and valued for the contributions they bring to our academic mission.

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Optics is the study of light, how it is generated, propagated, and detected, and how it interacts with matter. The multidisciplinary field is rooted in physics, electrical engineering, chemistry, and materials science.

Bill Krupke, a physicist, laser scientist, technology entrepreneur, and a former program director at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, has established the William F. Krupke Distinguished Professorship in Optics at the University. Krupke’s generous $800,000 gift will be matched with $1.2 million from the Wyant Challenge, established in 2022 by the late trustee emeritus James Wyant ’69 (PhD) and his wife, Tammy, to create 10 endowed professorships at the Institute of Optics.