Dec 8, 2025 · Home to world-class research centers and cutting-edge facilities, CREOL is renowned as a global leader in optics and photonics. Our faculty and students cover a wide …

Home to world-class research centers and cutting-edge facilities, CREOL is renowned as a global leader in optics and photonics. Research at the college is enriched by the high-tech industrial …

We believe light is the gateway to technological advances and CREOL holds the key. CREOL enjoys the benefits and resources of being part of a large, metropolitan research university …

Research activities cover all aspects of optics, photonics, and lasers, and the Florida Photonics Center of Excellence (FPCE) and Townes Laser Institute (TLI) are integral parts of CREOL.

CREOL and our student organizations host many social events throughout the year, including the annual Fall Picnic, Holiday Party, Student Mixer, and more. Bring your friends for food, games, …

21st Century Scholar ChairShin-Tson Wu

Consider attending one of our Outreach Events to learn more about Student Life at CREOL. The College also has an extensive list of Outreach & Educational Resources available for students …

Why CREOL? Our Bachelor of Science in Photonic Science and Engineering will enable students to analyze and design optical and laser systems for a broad set of applications including …

CREOL’s MS program is intended for students with a bachelor’s degree in optics, electrical engineering, physics, or closely related fields. The program offers 3 options: the Photonics …

Since its formation in 1986 as CREOL, we have been guided by our mandate to be a center of excellence in optics and lasers, in both research and education, and to act as an intellectual, …