The National Engineering Research Center for Optical Fiber Sensing Technologies and Networks (hereinafter referred to as "the Center") is the only China’s leading national-levelscientific and technological innovation platform dedicated to optical fiber sensing technology. Established in 2008 as the National Engineering Laboratory for Fiber Optic Sensing Technology with the approval fromthe National Development and Reform Commission, the Center wasoptimized and upgradedin 2021through a national-level integration effort.
Research Focus & Strategic Impact
The Center advancesglobal optical fiber sensing frontiers whileaddressingmajor national infrastructure projects, strategic initiatives, andindustry intelligence needs. Leveraging Wuhan University of Technology’s interdisciplinary strengths acrossmaterialsscience, informationtechnology, transportation, andsafety and emergency response, alongsidecollaborative efforts withco-establishing institutions, the Center drivesnext-generation optical fiber sensing technologies and deliversintelligent sensing systems and integrated solutions.
State-of-the-Art Research Platform & Facilities
The Center houses China’s largest and most advanced optical fiber sensing R&D platform, equipped with cutting-edge facilities for:
Optical fiber microfabrication
Sensitive material preparation
Specialty optical fiber fabrication
Sensing fiber and cablemanufacturing
Big data analysis and processing for sensing systems
Additionally, the Center operatesengineering-scale testing grounds and specializedequipmentsupporting applications inlarge bridges, smart highways, port machinery, fire emergency systems, oil and gas pipelines, and more.
Key Research & Development Initiatives
The Center conducts:
Fundamental research on core and emerging optical fiber sensing technologies
Industrialization and engineering-focused technology development
Application-driven integrated system design and solution development
Throughpilot production, engineering validation, and industry demonstrations, the Centeraligns the innovation chain with the industrial chain,acceleratingtechnology transfer, commercialproduction, and large-scale application. Its efforts streamline R&D operations, ensuring enabling therapid implementation of groundbreakingresearchinto real-world solutions.
