Introduction to the CUNY CAT

 

Mission:

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

The CAT Program

The CUNY CAT was organized and is funded through the New York State foundation for science, technology and innovation (NYSTAR). Since its inception in 1993 the CUNY CAT has leveraged NYSTAR funding with Industrial and federal support to engage in cutting edge research, develop technological innovations and applications, and facilitate product development. It supports New York State industry through licensing of intellectual property, technology transfer, project collaboration, contracted research and training of technicians and students.

CAT Capabilities

The CUNY CAT draws on CUNY’s outstanding research faculty and staff and its impressive laboratory facilities. Nearly 100 senior faculty researchers, 60 post doctorate associates and graduate students, and 12 technical and administrative staff participate in the CAT and CAT leveraged activities. CAT capabilities and activities are leveraged to obtain major federally funded research grants and Centers that focus on technological innovation in photonics. CAT researchers have published over 250 papers in refereed journals and generated over 50 patents.

CAT Achievements

The attached fact sheets summarize the CAT's extraordinary achievements in economic development, technology and education.