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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News

Fatima Toor

Toor receives $1M EPSCoR award to improve quantum computing

Monday, September 9, 2024
The field of quantum information science and engineering (QISE) is seen as critical for the future.
Robert Schwan stands next to his poster

Robert Schwan wins best poster award

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Robert Schwan, an undergraduate researcher in the Toor Lab, won the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's best undergraduate poster award at the 2024 College of Engineering Research Open House.