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Rochester Rises as Photonics Hub Under Dr. Ramanujan

1/31/2025

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Rochester, N.Y. is blossoming into a vibrant photonics hub, spearheaded by Dr. Sujatha Ramanujan and the innovative "Luminate" program. At the "Photonics West" conference, the city proudly highlighted its 150 optics firms, building on Kodak's storied legacy. With robust state backing and a talented local workforce, Ramanujan envisions a bright future for the industry.

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Rochester, N.Y. is blossoming into a vibrant photonics hub, spearheaded by Dr. Sujatha Ramanujan and the innovative "Luminate" program. At the "Photonics West" conference, the city proudly highlighted its 150 optics firms, building on Kodak's storied legacy. With robust state backing and a talented local workforce, Ramanujan envisions a bright future for the industry.