The Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE) was established at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2003 with a vision of becoming a leading resource for research, education, and innovation in the field of organic photonics and electronics.
COPE's research programs are developed based upon the idea that combining a fundamental understanding of the essential chemical and physical phenomena in organic-based materials with advanced materials processing and device engineering will result in beneficial materials and devices that can have a positive economic and social impact.
COPE works closely with many of the research centers and institutes at Georgia Tech to provide a focal point for campus-wide efforts on functional organic optical and electronic materials. To foster the spirit of inclusiveness and cooperation that typifies Georgia Tech, COPE avoids a narrow definition of its mission.