Safeguarding Smart Buildings: Discover the WECAT Cybersecurity Program

As buildings embrace advanced control technologies, cybersecurity has become a top priority—especially for networked lighting systems, now woven into complex IT and operational technology networks. Traditionally, electricians have focused on hands-on electrical work, but today’s connected systems demand an expanded skill set to guard against cyber threats that can compromise entire buildings.

CLTC Study Highlights the Power of Residential Energy & Automation Systems for California Homes

CLTC is excited to share the findings of a new study on Residential Energy & Automation (REA) Systems, showcasing how this innovative technology can help homeowners save energy and cut costs through the use of intelligent energy management. REA systems integrate technologies like solar panels, battery storage, and electric vehicles into smart, automated networks that optimize energy use—helping lower utility bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

CLTC and KOPTI Join Forces to Combat Global Light Pollution

CLTC is proud to announce the formalization of a strategic, research-focused Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Photonics Technology Institute (KOPTI) to advance international collaboration in addressing the growing challenges of light pollution in North America and Asia. This partnership is set to drive innovation in smart lighting technologies and carbon-neutral solutions, with a core focus on mitigating light pollution—an issue of increasing global concern.

UC Davis Welcomes Renowned Light Art Expert as Visiting Scholar

The California Lighting Technology Center is honored to welcome Professor Jia-Ming Day from Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) as a visiting scholar. His residency will take place from August 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, at the invitation of CLTC's co-director Jae Yong Suk.

Professor Suk Delivered Keynote at the 15th Annual Asia Lighting Conference 2024

The 15th Annual Asia Lighting Conference (ALC2024), a prestigious international forum dedicated to advancing academic exchange and technological innovation in the lighting industry across Asia, was held on August 22nd and 23rd, 2024. A highlight of the event was the keynote address titled Lighting the Future: Health & Environmental Innovations for a Better World delivered by Professor Jae Yong Suk, Faculty Co-Director at the California Lighting Technology Center.

CLTC Secures $3.5 Million Funding from South Korean Government for Human-Centered Lighting System Development

CLTC is excited to announce the arrival of groundbreaking funding from the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy to develop a cutting-edge, human-centered lighting system for the global market, specifically targeting North America! This ambitious project, funded at approximately $3.5 million over 3.5 years, represents a significant milestone for CLTC.