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Our vision is to be the leading research group in Africa for optical telecommunication and fibre-related issues. Our current research activities are aimed at addressing issues of relevance for the next generation telecommunications network in South Africa and other parts of Africa. Our team comprises an enthusiastic group of post-graduate (MSc and PhD) students from different parts of Africa.
The Research Unit receives generous funding support from various local companies in the telecommunications industry, namely Telkom SA, Dartcom (Pty) Ltd and Ingoma Communications Services. The Unit also receives funding through the National Laser Centre (NLC), the African Laser Centre (ALC) and THRIP.
Our laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art research equipment. We also enjoy strong collaborative research ties with several international research groups.
Students may make application for bursaries issued by the Optical Fibre Research Unit from Second Year BSc onwards, and generous Telkom bursaries are also available to good students for MSc and PhD studies. Contact Dr David Waswa for details.