Photonics

We lead in photodetector research on high-speed, high-power photodiodes and low noise avalanche photodiodes.

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We have a rising program in microresonators and modeling and fabrication of photonic integrated circuits, and a well established strength in laser applications that enable improved performance of photonic devices.

UVA Photonics News

Turkey With a South Asian Twist Wins Chemical Engineers’ Cook-Off

Third- and fourth-year students battled it out in the annual turkey-cooking competition, a rite of fall for ChemE majors.

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Whose Robot Conquered the Cardboard Course, Taking Home the Coveted Golden Duckies?

A professor’s annual classroom competition pits student programming of turtle-like robots in time trials, with penalty points added for imprecision as the ’bots maneuver through a carboard maze.

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UVA Ph.D. Student Uncovers COVID-19 Transmission Patterns

Islam’s research offers fresh insights into how understanding transmission dynamics can transform public health strategies.

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What's an 'Estimathon'? It's About What You Would Logically Guess

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  • Shaping the Future: New Leaders Join UVA Engineering Board at Fall Meeting

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