List of Members Research Activities Summary of Report
Centre Name: Centre for Photonics and Advanced Materials Research
Chairperson: Dr Steven Lim (UTAR profile)
Description of Centre: The Centre for Photonics and Advanced Materials Research (CPAMR) is a centre set up to spearhead research and innovation in the broad sphere of photonics and advanced materials technologies. The objective of the centre is to conduct R&D on materials, photonics/optoelectronics components and system in solar technology, sensors technology, device and packaging technologies, optical communication technology and in other industries that require the use of these technologies. This is achieved through a portfolio of collaborative R&D projects which includes strategic long-term research programmes, industrial collaborative programmes and consultancy.
Research area:
  • Nano and polymeric material,
  • Optical sensor and devices,
  • Solar energy,
  • Materials and process synthesis for energy and environment,
  • Engineering safety and management