Centre for Photonics and Advanced
Materials Research



Centre Name: Centre for Photonics and Advanced Materials Research (CPAMR)
Chairperson: Dr. Pua Chang Hong
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: High concentration solar energy, optical sensor and design, nano and polymeric material group, quantum optic, and manufacturing technology.