The New York State Center for Advanced Technology in Photonics Applications (CAT) at the City University of New York (CUNY) develops and disseminates knowledge in photonics technology in order to promote New York economic development for the medical, biological, industrial, homeland defense and military sectors.

The City University of New York was recently re-designated for 10 years as the site for a New York State Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) by the New York State Office of Science, Technology and Academic Research (NYSTAR). To fulfill its mission, the CAT carries out cutting edge photonics research, develops technological innovations and applications, facilitates product development and leverages its NYSTAR funding with industrial and federal funds. It supports NYS industry through licensing of intellectual property, technology transfer, project collaboration and training of technicians and students.

The following fact sheets (in pdf format) provide an overview of CAT activities and achievements:

• Introduction to the Photonics CAT (pdf)
• Economic Impact Achievements of the CAT (pdf)
• Technology Achievements of the CAT (pdf)
• Education and Training Achievements of the CAT (pdf)
• Partial List of New York State Company Partners (pdf)
• Success Stories (pdf)
• Testimonials from Clients of the CAT (pdf)
• Partial List of Current Research Projects (pdf)