Research That Matters
Research at the Photonics Center focuses on six main themes spanning multiple disciplines. Select a research theme below to learn more about how optics and photonics are being utilized across affiliated faculty labs.
Business Innovation Center
The BIC is in the heart of Boston University’s Charles River campus on the 6th floor of the Photonics Center, consisting of startups and corporations involved in tech, biotech, manufacturing, and medical devices.
STEM Outreach Programs
The Boston University Photonics Center seeks to engage people of all ages in the excitement of photonics and engineering. Undergraduates and K-14 teachers join us every summer for mentored research experience in faculty labs. During the school year, BU students and faculty support our K-12 partners with STEM mentoring and outreach.
Affiliated Centers
Learn more about the affiliated centers in frequent collaboration with the Photonics Center.