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Jannick Rolland in her lab surrounded by lenses and other optical equipment.
University News
December 8, 2020 | 09:41 am

Jannick Rolland named fellow of National Academy of Inventors

The director of the Center for Freeform Optics holds more than 50 patents and is considered a pioneer in optical applications in augmented and virtual reality.

topics: announcements, awards, Center for Freeform Optics, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Jannick Rolland,
logo for AAAS with the tagline ADVANCING SCIENCE, SERVING SOCIETY
University News
November 24, 2020 | 10:33 am

Computer scientist James Allen named AAAS fellow

James Allen, professor in the Department of Computer Science, is being recognized for his “broad contributions to artificial intelligence and natural language understanding.”

topics: AAAS, announcements, awards, Department of Computer Science, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, James Allen,
detail of an artist's illustration of a tendon chip
Science & Technology
November 9, 2020 | 01:57 pm

‘Organ on a chip’ is the wave of the future

Rochester researchers are building technology to predict the course of tendon injuries—a form of personalized medicine that will lead to more effective treatments.

topics: Benjamin Miller, Center for Musculoskeletal Research, Department of Biomedical Engineering, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Hani Awad, James McGrath, research finding, research funding,
Illustration of nanoscale quantum network node showing closeup of pillar representing location marker for a quantum state.
Science & Technology
November 3, 2020 | 01:07 pm

Building a quantum network one node at a time

New research demonstrates a way to use quantum properties of light to transmit information, a key step on the path to the next generation of computing and communications systems.

topics: Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Nick Vamivakas, quantum science,
stress engineered optical glass
Science & Technology
October 22, 2020 | 08:03 am

Finally, a way to see molecules ‘wobble’

Breakthrough by international optics team reveals how proteins behave in 3D, enabling new insights into cell behavior and disease progression

topics: COVID-19, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Miguel Alonso, research, Thomas Brown,
immune cells escaping inflammation
Science & Technology
October 7, 2020 | 07:02 pm

Imaging the secret lives of immune cells in the eye

Rochester researchers combine videography and artificial intelligence to track the interactions of microscopic immune cells in a living eye without dyes or damage, a first for imaging science.

topics: Center for Visual Science, Flaum Eye Institute, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Jesse Schallek,
optics students who researched new optical fiber
Science & Technology
September 23, 2020 | 02:17 pm

Rochester researchers document record-setting optical fiber

The innovative fiber—made of seven capillaries surrounding a hollow core—may be a promising platform for quantum information processing and other applications.

topics: Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, research, William Renninger,
illustration of photonics-based modulator
Science & Technology
August 26, 2020 | 03:43 pm

Photonics researchers report breakthrough in miniaturizing light-based chips

A Rochester team demonstrates a new way to control light as it moves through integrated circuits, paving a research avenue in communications, computing, and photonics research.

topics: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, photonics, Qiang Lin,
image of David Turnbull
University News
August 16, 2020 | 03:26 pm

Rochester scientist David Turnbull receives fusion award

Nonprofit research and educational foundation highlights “demonstrated leadership in applying results to laser facilities.”

topics: David Turnbull, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Laboratory for Laser Energetics,