The Boston University Photonics Center annual report 2007-2008
Date
2008
DOI
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The Boston University Photonics Center
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OA Version
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Abstract
The following report summarizes activities of the Boston University Photonics Center (BUPC) during the period
July 2007 through June 2008. These activities span the Center’s complementary missions in education, research,
technology development, and commercialization.
Faculty research activity reached an all time high when evaluated by the accepted metrics of external funding,
scholarly publications, honors and awards. The Center’s educational programs were bolstered by two summer
programs hosting more than 40 undergraduate interns, and by the renewal of a competitive graduate fellowship
program sponsoring ten BUPC graduate fellowships. In technology development, the prototype RedOwl sniper
detection system pioneered by Center faculty, staff, and industry partners was field-tested by the US Department
of Defense. RedOwl has been officially transitioned to industry partners for further commercial development along
with the soldier wearable Enhanced Acoustic Gear for Locating Enemies (EAGLE) system. Three defense/security
prototypes were developed by BUPC to address critical national defense needs in the past year. Four faculty
development projects were supported in collaboration with the Army Research Laboratory’s Sensors and Electron
Devices Directorate (ARL-SEDD) to fill the technology pipeline for our future defense-related prototyping efforts.
The Center’s business incubator is at capacity with various technology companies ranging from photonics to life
sciences. The incubator provides a stimulating intellectual environment, outstanding facilities, and professional
business expertise to participating companies.
Description
This repository item contains an annual report that summarizes activities of the Boston University Photonics Center in the 2007-2008 academic year. The report provides quantitative and descriptive information regarding photonics programs in education, interdisciplinary research, business innovation, and technology development. The Boston University Photonics Center (BUPC) is an interdisciplinary hub for education, research, scholarship, innovation, and technology development associated with practical uses of light.