The Center for Freeform Optics
An Industry/University Cooperative Research Center


Lead University

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University of Rochester

Center Director:

Jannick Rolland | rolland@optics.rochester.edu
Brian J. Thompson Professor of Optical Engineering
Professor of Optics and Biomedical Engineering
Professor in the Center for Visual Science
Director, NSF/IUCRC: Center for Freeform Optics

Center Associate Director:

John LambropolousJohn Lambropoulos | john.lambropoulos@rochester.edu
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Professor, Materials Science
Senior Scientist, Laboratory for Laser Energetics
Materials Science Graduate Recruiting Committee

Site University

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University of North Carolina Charlotte

Site Director:


Thomas Suleski | tsuleski@charlotte.edu
Professor and Undergraduate Dual Degree Coordinator
Dept. of Physics and Optical Science
Director, NSF/IUCRC: Center for Freeform Optics

Site Associate Director:


Kosta Falaggis | Kfalaggis@charlotte.edu
Associate Professor

Associate Chair for Academic Affairs
Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science