The Photonics Research Lab, lead by Thomas E. Murphy at the University of Maryland, conducts research related to integrated optics, nanophotonic devices, nonlinear dynamics, terahertz photonics, nonlinear optics, ultrafast optics, microwave photonics, and optical communication systems. Our central goal is to explore new devices and techniques that improve the speed, sensitivity, resolution, and efficiency of optical communication and sensor systems.

  • Seeking Postdoctoral Researchers
    We are seeking talented and motivated postdoctoral researchers to join the Photonics Research Laboratory at the University of Maryland. Opportunities are available in integrated photonic devices, including device design, nanofabrication, and optical characterization. Learn more and apply: https://photonics.umd.edu/postdoc/
  • WGMODES – Popular optical eigenmode solver now available for Python
    In response to frequent requests from users, we have converted our widely used optical eigenmode solver from MATLAB to a Python module in the latest release (2.0.0). The Python implementation closely mirrors the functionality and syntax of the original MATLAB code, while providing several improvements and additional worked examples. The solver is freely available and… Read more: WGMODES – Popular optical eigenmode solver now available for Python
  • Congratulations Dr. Trisha Chakraborty
    Congratulations to Dr. Trisha Chakraborty, who celebrated successful completion of her PhD degree at the Clark School Commencement.
  • Trisha Chakraborty Defends PhD Thesis
    Congratulations to Trisha Chakraborty, who defended her PhD thesis, entitled “Integrated Polymer Photonics: Thermo-Optic Properties and Low-Loss Fiber-to-Chip Couplers for Cryogenic and Broadband Applications”