Over the last twenty years, photonics has played a vital role in creating the world as we know it. It is impossible to imagine modern society without optical fibre telecommunication networks, high quality displays, precision laser-assisted manufacturing, or the compact semiconductor lasers used for data storage, printing, and many other purposes.

The Centre for Disruptive Photonic Technologies (CDPT) aims to be a leading player in the next stage of the photonics revolution. Combining interdisciplinary expertise within NTU with our collaborating partners in Singapore, Europe, USA, Australia and other countries, we are building a world-class centre in fundamental and applied photonics research.