Our group works in the field of photonics at the interface of optical engineering, materials engineering, quantum physics, and electromagnetics.

In particular, we engineer the properties of electrons, photons, and phonons in micro- and nano-structured materials such as semiconductors, metals, dielectrics, and polymers to develop novel photonic devices and systems. We use computer-based analytical modeling for optimized design, chemical processing for micro/nanofabrication, and various optical, electrical, and thermal testing techniques for performance characterization. Target applications include photovoltaics, biosensors, midinfrared light emitters as well as fundamental science discovery. 

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Daniel Keefe poses in front of his poster

Daniel Keefe wins best poster award

Monday, May 1, 2023
Daniel Keefe, a graduate researcher in the Toor Lab, won the Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate best poster award at the 2023 College of Engineering Research Open House.
Xavier Uhrmacher poses with his research poster

Xavier Urmacher wins best poster award

Monday, May 1, 2023
Xavier Urmacher, an undergraduate researcher in the Toor Lab, won the Electrical and Computer Engineering undergraduate best poster award at the 2023 College of Engineering Research Open House.