PNRL stands for Photonics and Networking Research Laboratory. It was established in 1990 by Prof. Leonid Kazovsky. It conducts experimental and theoretical research in optical fiber communications and networking. We are interested in and actively working on components, systems and networks; our main focus is broadband systems, networks and services. We have a nicely equipped experimental research laboratory with close to $5M worth of state-of-the-art equipment including optical and electronics test and measurement gear, advanced components, computers, etc. The group is headed by Prof. Leonid Kazovsky. Our staff consists mainly of graduate students and visiting scientists.

A. How to become a memeber of PNRL?

Prospective PNRL members usually take the following path:
1. Identify the project you are interested in.
2. Talk to the appropriate point of contact (see inside of individual project page).
3. Work with group members on the project you selected.
4. After a few months to a year, you will know whether or not you are really interested in the kind of work we're doing.  Similarly, PNRL members will know whether or not the relationship is working.  If both sides are happy and there is infrastructure to support your work (office and lab space, budget, etc.), you will then become a full member of PNRL.

B. RAship

After you've become a member of PNRL, we may be able to provide you with an RA appointment.  There are two prerequisites:
• You must have a proven record with us (see A.) AND
• We must have a sponsored project with an open RA position.
Generally, RA positions are filled with the people working with us already.  Thus, the only practical way to get a RAship is to work with us for a while without PNRL financial support; then you will be first in line for the next RA opening. Some students need immediate financial support and cannot afford to wait.  Unfortunately, we cannot help those students.