e2v Centre For Electronic Imaging
e2v centre for electronic imaging opens at Brunel University
The CEI is research collaboration between Brunel University and e2v. Based at the University's Uxbridge campus, it will concentrate on transforming R&D activity into new electronic imaging technology and identifying new applications for existing e2v imaging technology, as well as developing products for new markets.
The centre builds on e2v's success as a leader in the design and supply of CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensors for space, astronomy, scientific, medical, defence and industrial applications. It reinforces the well-established relationship between e2v and Brunel University.
The CEI will form part of Brunel's School of Engineering and Design (now one of the UK's largest engineering faculties). Lecturers, research associates and PhD students will work on technologies and projects that support technology roadmaps for both e2v and the Research Councils, seeking to fulfill the following objectives:
- To create a stream of well qualified imaging engineers and scientists to fill a critical skills gap
- To create a new team of researchers able to conduct first class research and training within a supportive collaborative framework
- To further raise the international profile of e2v as a leading imaging business
- To provide mutual access to Brunel's / e2v's specialised testing and design capabilities
- To improve the flow of innovation through to commercial success via stronger links between an academic R&D team and an experienced commercial image sensor manufacturer
The CEI has been conceived and initiated with the blessing of PPARC (Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council). It meets the ambitions of the Research Councils to encourage formal collaborations between like-minded higher education institutions and industry, in order to improve knowledge transfer between the two.
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