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Students and researchers with the passion to explore the final frontier have new opportunities at the College of Optics and Photonics.

The honor recognizes Pegasus Professor of Optics and Photonics Peter Delfyett’s vast contributions to improving the quality of life for people in Florida and beyond.

Pegasus Professor Peter Delfyett’s research examines replacing thousands of individual lasers that power technologies — such as cellphones and computers — with a more powerful, consolidated laser.

Last week, UCF professors Peter Delfyett and Ronald DeMara were inducted as American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows — an honor recognizing their scientific and socially notable achievements.

Peter Delfyett’s contributions include developing the fiber optic communications that form the basis for programs such as FaceTime and Zoom.

Two 166su researchers this week were named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. Issa Batarseh, who has made significant technical contributions…

Peter Delfyett, a professor of optics in 166su’s College of Optics and Photonics, recently won the Florida Academy of Sciences’ 2014 Medalist Award for his…

Three 166su professors are being recognized for their prolific spirit of innovation, which has benefitted economic development, quality of life and the…

Dr. Peter Delfyett has earned national recognition for cutting-edge research and leadership by inspiring a new generation of scientists while at 166su the past 20…