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PHOTONICS
Physics and Computer Science Department, Wilfrid Laurier University
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Photonics is the science of light. Optics is the science of vision
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Paul Jessop
Professor, Dean of Faculty of Science
has extensive research experience in photonic devices, particularly in the field of silicon photonics.
Email: pjessop@wlu.ca Fax: 519-884-0464 Office Location: Science Building, N1048
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Marek Wartak
Professor, Department Chair
is a leading researcher in the field of Photonics, who has supervised many Masters and PhD students. He has also worked on a 2+2 collaborative program with JiangSu University, China.
Email: mwartak@wlu.ca Phone: 519-884-0710 ext.2436 | lab 519-884-0710 ext.2685 Fax: 519-746-0677 Office Location: Science Building, N2078A
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Shaowen Song
Professor
has expertise in Optical networking, fibre optics and optical components. He has also worked on a 2+2 collaborative program with JiangSu University, China.
Email: ssong@wlu.ca Phone: 519-884-0710 ext.2195 | lab 519-884-0710 ext.2602 Fax: 519-746-0677 Office Location: Science Building, N2076F
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