At the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) Southampton, we are proud to be one of the world’s leading institutions in optoelectronics and photonics.
Our research underpins advances in telecommunications, healthcare, renewable energy and beyond. By developing cutting-edge devices and technologies, we work to transform scientific discovery into real-world applications. With a dynamic team of academics, students and support staff, our work is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. The core expertise of the ORC is divided into the following four groups:
- Fibres & Communications Group
- Nanophotonics Group
- Photonic Systems, Circuits and Sensors Group
- Smart Lasers and Special Fibres Group
The ORC is home to the Zepler Cleanrooms Complex which is a state-of-science
multidisciplinary centre. At over 1800 square metres, it includes facilities for materials and device research in electronics, photonics and nanotechnology. With cumulative capital investment exceeding £150m, it has a history of translating physics into physical realities that have transformed society over the last 60 years.
