Centre for Photonics and Advanced
Materials Research



Centre Name: Centre for Photonics and Advanced Materials Research (CPAMR)
Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Chong Kok Keong/ Dr. Pua Chang Hong (Oct 2015 -)
Description of Centre: The Centre for Photonics and Advanced Materials Research (CPAMR) is a centre created 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 advanced materials and photonics for applications in Solar Technology, Sensors Technology, Device and Packaging Technology, 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:
  • HIGH CONCENTRATION SOLAR ENERGY
  • OPTICAL SENSOR AND DESIGN
  • RHEOLOGY AND MATERIALS PROCESSING
  • PHOTONIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
  • MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY