Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE) 

A premier national resource center dedicated to developing flexible organic photonic and electronic materials and devices for applications in information technology, telecommunications, energy, and defense.

Science
Science
 

Science

We drive transformative research at the intersection of materials science, photonics, and electronics to develop next-generation technologies for energy, sensing, and information systems.

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Interdisciplinary Research
 

Interdisciplinary Research

We aim to advance interdisciplinary research by uniting chemistry, physics, engineering, and materials science to accelerate innovation in organic and hybrid electronic technologies.

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People
People
 

People

Our community drives discovery through collaboration, curiosity, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of electronic and photonic materials.

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Expertise
Expertise
 

Expertise

COPE brings together world-class expertise in materials design, characterization, processing, and device integration to advance next-generation technologies.

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News / Events / Announcements

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Announcement

The 2025 cohort joins from top universities worldwide — advancing COPE’s mission in photonics and electronics innovation.

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News

News Experience live demos, lab tours, and student presentations. Nov 14, 2025 – 10 AM to 3 PM, at the Molecular Science & Engineering Building.

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Event

Our team’s new paper demonstrates record efficiency in organic photovoltaic cells, marking a milestone in sustainable energy research.

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News

COPE Researchers Publish in Nature Photonics

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