Photonics Research Centre

The Photonics Research Centre undertakes research in a number of areas of photonics, with a particular emphasis on optical sensing. The Centre is located in the School of Electronic and Communications Engineering at the Dublin Institute of Technology. The Centre is led by its Director and Principle Investigator, Prof. Gerald Farrell and Dr. Yuliya Semenova, supported by a multi-national team of senior and post-doctoral researchers and doctoral graduate students.

PRC conducts research and technology development in the areas of

Fiber Optic Sensors and its Applications
Fiber Optic Systems for Sensing Applications
Smart Fiber Structures
Liquid crystal filters for sensing applications
Modelling of Optical Waveguides
Photonic Integrated Circuits

Technology to License
A high speed passive wavelength measurement system A low cost all-fiber temperature sensor

Consultancy Services
Photonic Research Centre undertake consultancy services and research and development projects from companies in the area of optical fiber sensors and its application in different engineering sectors. For more details contact Prof. Gerald Farrell at gerald.farrell@dit.ie

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Congratulations to Dr. Pengfei Wang who recently awarded the prestigious INSPIRE: IRCSET-Marie Curie International Mobility Fellowship. Click here for more details

PRC researcher Dr Agus Hatta, who was conferred with the award of PhD, pictured with DIT President, Prof. Brian Norton

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