Photonics & Electronics Technology :
Niagara College offers photonics & electronics faculty and students the opportunity to work with local industry partners on real-world projects through course-based assignments and applied research initiatives.
The programs, services and major infrastructures include programs in Mechanical Engineering Technician and Technology, Electrical and Electronic Technician and Technology, Bachelor of Applied Technology (Photonics), Photonics Engineering Technician/Technology, Advanced Lasers (graduate certificate), and Motive Power Technician – Automotive.
Infrastructure:
- State-of-the-art technology facilities
- Dedicated research labs
- High tech manufacturing and design laboratories
- Rapid Prototyping
- Laser CMM equipment
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing lab
- Leading-edge optics, fibre-optics and laser labs
- Spectroscopy lab
- Clean-room fabrication facility
- (coming soon) Industry Innovation Institute
Areas of Research Include :
- Product design/improvement
- Production process design/improvement
- Reverse engineering
- Prototype development
- Simulations, including 3D modeling
- Photonics/laser applications in variety of industrial settings
- Engine performance
Recent Research Projects
- Wavelength-selective Thin-film Solar Cells
The aim of this project was to construct a solar cell that is wavelength-selective by depositing very thin layers of various materials on glass substrates. Based on the type of materials used, different portions of the Sun’s spectrum can be used for electricity production.View Research Poster
- Development of Remote Gas Sensing SO2 Camera & UAV
The aim of this project was to develop a highly portable remote gas sensing S02 Camera that is designed to be small enough to be carried by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). This unique advantage not only allows for fast, real-time SO2 concentrations to be acquired, but also the ability to obtain such information from an aerial perspective. View Research Poster
