Awards & Honors

<!DOCTYPE html> <html class=""> <head> <title>Awards & Honors | Optica</title> <meta name="description" content="Optica is the leading society in optics and photonics. Quality information and inspiring interactions through publications, meetings, and membership." /> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,shrink-to-fit=no"> <meta name="google-site-verification" content="O8GQM5c8kWiX8AlBF0x___NvqBslQHkS5fU89l7_lFE" /> <meta name="google-site-verification" content="7O342y8sdwfisgna77OFVUnjk_I7b_7TPJSF6cY8O5w" /> <meta name="google-site-verification" content="lFCb00qSSgOFRJPRNVs7uUFxoUJzHBMnDOxBPnuA4qA" /> <meta name="facebook-domain-verification" content="mfx4ntf75cih86ugui5adb5sb913if" /> <script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name":"Optica", "url": "https://www.optica.org", "logo": "https://www.optica.org/osaorg/media/optica/about/newsroom/logos/Optica_transition_logo_black@2x.png", "founder":"Perley G. Nutting", "sameAs": [ "https://www.facebook.com/opticaworldwide", "https://www.twitter.com/opticaworldwide/", "https://www.linkedin.com/company/optica-worldwide", "https://www.youtube.com/OpticaWorldwide", "https://www.instagram.com/optica.worldwide/", "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optica_(society)" ] } </script> <script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Optica", "url": "https://optica.org/", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": "https://www.optica.org/search/?searchtext={search_term_string}", "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } } </script> <script type="importmap"> { "imports": { "jquery": "https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/combine/npm/jquery@3.5.1/dist/jquery.slim.min.js,npm/popper.js@1.16.1,npm/bootstrap@4.5.0,npm/masonry-layout@4.2.2/dist/masonry.pkgd.min.js,npm/packery@2.1.2/dist/packery.pkgd.min.js,npm/imagesloaded@5.0.0/imagesloaded.pkgd.min.js" } } </script> <link href="/_content/Kentico.Content.Web.Rcl/Content/Bundles/Public/systemPageComponents.min.css" rel="stylesheet" />  <script>(function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); })(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-M2ZC33M');</script>  <link rel="shortcut icon" type="image/jpg" href="/img/template-images/favicon.ico" /> <link type="image/x-icon" rel="shortcut icon" href="/img/template-images/favicon.ico" /> <link type="image/x-icon" rel="icon" href="/img/template-images/favicon.ico" /> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/img/template-images/apple-touch-icon.png" /> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/img/template-images/favicon-32x32.png" /> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/img/template-images/favicon-16x16.png" /> <link rel="mask-icon" href="/img/template-images/safari-pinned-tab.svg" color="#5bbad5" /> <meta name="msapplication-TileColor" content="#603cba" /> <meta name="theme-color" content="#771bc9" /> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Material+Icons|Material+Icons+Outlined"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.materialdesignicons.com/5.3.45/css/materialdesignicons.min.css"> <script src="https://kit.fontawesome.com/1eaee2a481.js" crossorigin="anonymous"></script> <link rel="stylesheet" href="/assets/css/style.css?v=m8SR35mgFOIyt4n0_CDb7_6Aefx_6S6ORjekrb36iGY"> </head> <body class="LTR Chrome ENUS ContentBody">  <noscript><iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-M2ZC33M" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe></noscript>  <div class="page"> <a class="sr-only sr-only-focusable" href="#content" aria-label="Skip To Content">Skip To Content</a> <header> <div class="secondary-header bg-lightblue"> <div class="secondary-header__wrapper container"> <div class="d-flex mr-auto"> <button aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="true" class="btn align-self-center" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#otherSitesModal" id="sitesMenuButton"> <i class="fa-solid fa-grid-round mr-1"></i>Other Sites </button> <div id="otherSitesModal" aria-labelledby="sitesMenuButton" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" class="modal fade border-gray-200 p-0"> <div class="modal-dialog m-0 w-100 modal-dialog-othersites bg-lightblue"> <div class="modal-content container px-0 bg-transparent border-0"> <div class="modal-header border-0 px-0 py-2"> <h5 class="modal-title"> <span class="fa-solid fa-grid-round mr-1"></span> Other sites </h5> <button class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="close" type="button"> <span aria-hidden="true">×</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-body px-0 py-2"> <ul class="app-menu"> <li class="app-menu__item"> <h5> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://awards.optica.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> BEAM </a> </h5> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <h5> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.cleoconference.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> CLEO </a> </h5> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <h5> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.frontiersinoptics.com"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> FIO+LS </a> </h5> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <h5> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.gemminitiative.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> GEMM Initiative </a> </h5> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <h5> <a class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.optica.org/history"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> Living History </a> </h5> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <h5> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.lightourfuture.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> NPI </a> </h5> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <h5> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.ofcconference.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> OFC </a> </h5> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <h5> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.optica-opn.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> OPN </a> </h5> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <h5> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://opg.optica.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> Optica Publishing Group </a> </h5> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <h5> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.opticastore.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> Optica Store </a> </h5> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <h5> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.optics4kids.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> Optics 4 Kids </a> </h5> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <h5> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://prism.optica.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> Prism </a> </h5> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <nav class="secondary-nav"> <ul class="secondary-nav__list d-flex"> <li class="secondary-nav__item dropdown"> <a class="secondary-nav__link dropdown-toggle" href="#" role="button" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false"> Foundation <span class="fas fa-chevron-down ml-1"></span> </a> <div class="nav-menu nav-menu--secondary dropdown-menu "> <ul class="col list-unstyled mx-1 d-flex flex-row"> <div> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/foundation/"> Overview </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/foundation/about/"> About </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/foundation/giving/"> Donate </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/foundation/opportunities/schools_training_programs/"> Schools & Training Programs </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/foundation/opportunities/"> Opportunities </a> </li> </div> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="secondary-nav__item dropdown"> <a class="secondary-nav__link dropdown-toggle" href="#" role="button" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false"> Careers <span class="fas fa-chevron-down ml-1"></span> </a> <div class="nav-menu nav-menu--secondary dropdown-menu "> <ul class="col list-unstyled mx-1 d-flex flex-row"> <div> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/careers/"> Explore Careers </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/careers/for_employers/"> For Employers </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/careers/professional_development/"> Professional Development </a> </li> </div> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="secondary-nav__item dropdown"> <a class="secondary-nav__link dropdown-toggle" href="#" role="button" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false"> About <span class="fas fa-chevron-down ml-1"></span> </a> <div class="nav-menu nav-menu--secondary dropdown-menu dropdown-menu-right"> <ul class="col list-unstyled mx-1 d-flex flex-row"> <div> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/about/"> About Optica </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/about/leadership_and_volunteers/"> Leadership & Volunteers </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/about/optica_community/"> Optica Community </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/about/about_our_brand/"> About our Brand </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/about/strategy/"> Strategy </a> </li> </div> <div> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/about/newsroom/"> Newsroom </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/about/what_is_optics/"> What is Optics </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/history/"> Living History </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/about/work_at_optica/"> Work at Optica </a> </li> </div> <div> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/about/contact/"> Contact Us </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/about/policies/"> Policies </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/media_library/"> Video Library </a> </li> </div> <div> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/history/milestones/"> Milestone Events & Celebrations </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/history/optica_timeline/"> Optica Timeline </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/history/biographies/"> Biographies & Memoirs </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/history/"> History of Optica </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/history/multimedia/"> Multimedia </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/history/optica_nobel_laureates/"> Optica Nobel Laureates </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/history/amplify_black_voices_in_optics/"> Amplify Black Voices in Optics </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/history/faces_of_optica/"> Faces of Optica </a> </li> </div> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </nav> <nav class="secondary-nav"> <ul class="secondary-nav__list"> <li class="secondary-nav__item"> <a class="p-1 secondary-nav__link" href="/account/login/?returnUrl=%2Fget_involved%2Fawards_and_honors%2F">Log In</a> </li> </ul> </nav> <a class="btn text-black align-self-center d-none d-xl-block" href="/search"> <span class="sr-only">Search</span> <span class="fa-regular fa-magnifying-glass h5" aria-hidden="true"></span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="main-header"> <div class="main-header__wrapper pl-2"> <a class="main-header__logo" href="http://www.optica.org"> <span class="sr-only">Optica</span> <svg viewBox="0 0 1000 150" fill="currentColor" width="100%" height="100%"> <path d="M134.07,67.55c.03,37.24-30.14,67.45-67.38,67.48-33.29.02-61.61-24.24-66.69-57.14h20c5.71,25.73,31.21,41.96,56.94,36.25s41.96-31.21,36.25-56.94S81.98,15.24,56.25,20.95c-17.7,3.93-31.64,17.54-35.99,35.14H.16C6.49,19.39,41.37-5.23,78.06,1.1c32.35,5.58,55.98,33.63,55.98,66.46h.03ZM442.64,132.79h20.58V2.31h-20.58v130.48ZM229.54,2.31h-65.94v130.48h20.58V21.47h41.68c18.58,0,28,6.19,28,18.89,0,14.71-15.22,18.36-28,18.36h-19.92v19.17h24.09c12.65,0,23.55-3.25,31.53-9.39,8.62-6.63,13.18-16.74,13.18-28.14.04-22.91-18.14-38.05-45.2-38.05ZM342.35,132.79h20.59V38.12h-20.59v94.67ZM295.14,2.31h115v19.16h-115V2.31ZM715.49,2.31h-18.93l-63.12,130.47h22.21l50.38-104.12,23.91,49.23h-26l-9.24,19.17h44.46l17.23,35.72h22.21L715.49,2.31ZM608.49,82.45c-8.23,25.05-35.21,38.68-60.26,30.44s-38.68-35.21-30.44-60.26c8.23-25.05,35.21-38.68,60.26-30.44,13.82,4.54,24.81,15.14,29.86,28.78h20.59c-9.14-36.15-45.86-58.04-82-48.9-36.15,9.14-58.04,45.86-48.9,82,9.14,36.15,45.86,58.04,82,48.9,24.62-6.23,43.67-25.75,49.29-50.52h-20.4Z"/> </svg> </a> <nav class="main-nav"> <ul class="main-nav__list"> <li class="main-nav__item dropdown"> <a class="main-nav__link dropdown-toggle" href="#" role="button" data-display="static" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false"> Events <span class="fas fa-chevron-down ml-1"></span> </a> <div class="dropdown-menu nav-menu dropdown-menu-lg-right"> <div class="d-flex flex-row"> <ul class="list-unstyled px-1"> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/events/"> Overview </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/events/meeting_opportunities/"> Services </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/events/meeting_archives/"> Archives </a> </li> </ul> <ul class="list-unstyled px-1"> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/events/"> Event Calendar </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/events/speakers/"> Speaker Resources </a> </li> </ul> <ul class="list-unstyled px-1"> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class="main-nav__item dropdown"> <a class="main-nav__link dropdown-toggle" href="#" role="button" data-display="static" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false"> Membership <span class="fas fa-chevron-down ml-1"></span> </a> <div class="dropdown-menu nav-menu dropdown-menu-lg-right"> <div class="d-flex flex-row"> <ul class="list-unstyled px-1"> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/membership/"> Overview </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/membership/join/individual/"> Individual </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/membership/join/corporate/"> Corporate </a> </li> </ul> <ul class="list-unstyled px-1"> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/membership/distinguished_honorary/"> Distinguished & Honorary </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/membership/member_programs/"> Member Programs </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/membership/member_resources/"> Member Resources </a> </li> </ul> <ul class="list-unstyled px-1"> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/membership/join/"> Join Optica </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/membership/benefits_services/"> Benefits & Services </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class="main-nav__item "> <a class="main-nav__link" href="/publications/"> Publications </a> </li> <li class="main-nav__item dropdown"> <a class="main-nav__link dropdown-toggle" href="#" role="button" data-display="static" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false"> Industry Resources <span class="fas fa-chevron-down ml-1"></span> </a> <div class="dropdown-menu nav-menu dropdown-menu-lg-right"> <div class="d-flex flex-row"> <ul class="list-unstyled px-1"> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/industry/"> Overview </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/industry/corporate_membership/"> Corporate Membership </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/industry/industry_events/"> Industry Events </a> </li> </ul> <ul class="list-unstyled px-1"> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/industry/online_industry_library/"> Market Intelligence </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/industry/exhibitions/"> Marketing </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class="main-nav__item dropdown"> <a class="main-nav__link dropdown-toggle" href="#" role="button" data-display="static" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false"> Community <span class="fas fa-chevron-down ml-1"></span> </a> <div class="dropdown-menu nav-menu dropdown-menu-lg-right"> <div class="d-flex flex-row"> <ul class="list-unstyled px-1"> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/get_involved/"> Overview </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/get_involved/awards_and_honors/"> Awards & Honors </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/get_involved/diversity_inclusion/"> Diversity, Equity and Inclusion </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/get_involved/earlycareer/"> Early Career </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/get_involved/education_outreach/"> Education Outreach </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/get_involved/public_policy/"> Global Policy & Affairs </a> </li> </ul> <ul class="list-unstyled px-1"> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/get_involved/local_section/"> Local Sections </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/get_involved/students/"> Students </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/get_involved/technical_groups/"> Technical Groups </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/get_involved/volunteer/"> Volunteer </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <button aria-controls="mobileNavMenu" aria-expanded="false" class="btn p-1 text-white align-self-center d-block d-xl-none" id="mobileMainNavToggle" type="button" data-target="#mobileNavMenu"> <span class="sr-only">Menu</span> <span class="fa-solid fa-bars h5" aria-hidden="true"></span> </button> </nav> </div> </div> </header> <main id="content"> <section class="page-title "> <div class="page-title__breadcrumb mb-0"> <div class="container"> <a class="text-capitalize" href="/home/">Home</a> <span class="divider">></span> <a class="text-capitalize" href="/get_involved/">Get Involved</a> </div> </div> <div class="container py-1"> <h1 class="pt-2 pb-1">Awards & Honors</h1> </div> </section> <div class="bg-white position-relative"> <img class="hero-img-cover" src="https://opticaorgdev.blob.core.windows.net/$web/optica/media/files/awards/headlines/2024/awardspageheaderimage_2024_v2.jpg?ext=.jpg" alt=""> <div class="container-lg"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-xl-5 col-xxl-4 p-0 pt-lg-3 pb-lg-3"> <div class="bg-black flex-grow-0 position-static p-2 m-lg-2"> <h6 class="text-secondary font-weight-bold">Get Involved</h6> <h1 class="card-title h4">Awards & Honors</h1> <p></p> <ul class="list-unstyled cta-list"> <li class="cta-list_list-item"> <a class="cta-list_link" href="/get_involved/awards_and_honors/awards/award_categories/">Nominate a Colleague for a 2025 Award <span class="fa fa-chevron-right cta-list_icon"></span></a> <p class="cta-list_sub"></p> </li> </ul> <ul class="list-unstyled cta-list"> <li class="cta-list_list-item"> <a class="cta-list_link" href="/get_involved/awards_and_honors/fellow_members/elected_fellows/">Learn more about Optica Fellows <span class="fa fa-chevron-right cta-list_icon"></span></a> <p class="cta-list_sub"></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row py-2 py-md-3"> <div class="col-lg-3"> <div class="d-none d-lg-block"> <h6 class="font-weight-bold mb-2">Get Involved</h6> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column"> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/statement_on_ukraine/"> Optica on Ukraine </a> <button type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#item-0" class="d-none d-sm-inline-block btn btn-link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="item-0"> <i class="fal fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button> <div id="item-0" class="collapse "> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-3"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/statement_on_ukraine/optica_takes_action_ukraine/"> Our Response to the Crisis </a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 font-weight-bold" href="/get_involved/awards_and_honors/"> Awards & Honors </a> <button type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#item-1" class="d-none d-sm-inline-block btn btn-link collapsed" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="item-1"> <i class="fal fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button> <div id="item-1" class="collapse show"> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-3"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/awards_and_honors/awards/"> Awards </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/awards_and_honors/fellow_members/"> Fellow Members </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/awards_and_honors/honorary_members/"> Honorary Members </a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/diversity_inclusion/"> Diversity, Equity & Inclu... </a> <button type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#item-2" class="d-none d-sm-inline-block btn btn-link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="item-2"> <i class="fal fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button> <div id="item-2" class="collapse "> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-3"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/diversity_inclusion/board_directives_and_initiatives/"> Board Directives & Initiatives </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/diversity_inclusion/funding_opportunities/"> Funding Opportunities </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/diversity_inclusion/engagement_opportunities/"> Engagement Opportunities </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/diversity_inclusion/policies/"> Policies </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/diversity_inclusion/resources/"> Resources </a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/earlycareer/"> Early Career Professional... </a> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/education_outreach/"> Education Outreach </a> <button type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#item-4" class="d-none d-sm-inline-block btn btn-link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="item-4"> <i class="fal fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button> <div id="item-4" class="collapse "> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-3"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/education_outreach/optics_magic/"> #OpticsAtHome </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/education_outreach/optics_suitcase/"> Optics Suitcase </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/education_outreach/etop/"> ETOP </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/education_outreach/educational_posters/"> Educational Posters </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/education_outreach/educational_games/"> Women in STEM Challenge </a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/public_policy/"> Global Policy & Affairs </a> <button type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#item-5" class="d-none d-sm-inline-block btn btn-link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="item-5"> <i class="fal fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button> <div id="item-5" class="collapse "> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-3"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/public_policy/advocate_of_optics/"> Advocate of Optics </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/public_policy/chips_initiatives/"> Chips Initiatives </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/public_policy/partnerships_policy_statements/"> Coalitions </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/public_policy/policy_program_events/"> US Public Affairs Programs </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/public_policy/science_policy_issues/"> Policy Issue Positions </a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/local_section/"> Local Section </a> <button type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#item-6" class="d-none d-sm-inline-block btn btn-link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="item-6"> <i class="fal fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button> <div id="item-6" class="collapse "> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-3"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/local_section/section_benefits/"> Section Benefits </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/local_section/section_locations/"> Section Locations </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/local_section/start_a_section/"> Start a Section </a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/virtual_engagement/"> Virtual Engagement </a> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/students/"> Students </a> <button type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#item-8" class="d-none d-sm-inline-block btn btn-link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="item-8"> <i class="fal fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button> <div id="item-8" class="collapse "> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-3"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/students/student-chapters/"> Student Chapters </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/students/requesting_funding/"> Requesting Funding </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/students/chapter_toolkit/"> Chapter Toolkit </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/students/ions/"> IONS </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/students/traveling_lecturer/"> Traveling Lecturer </a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/"> Technical Groups </a> <button type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#item-9" class="d-none d-sm-inline-block btn btn-link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="item-9"> <i class="fal fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </button> <div id="item-9" class="collapse "> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-3"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/bmo/"> Bio-Medical Optics </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/fdi/"> Fabrication, Design and Instrumentation </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/iapd/"> Information Acquisition, Processing, Display and Perception </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/ois/"> Optical Interaction Science </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/poe/"> Photonics and Opto-Electronics </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/qis/"> Quantum </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/sen/"> Sensing </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/technical_group_leadership_volunteers/"> Technical Group Leadership Volunteers </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/technical_group_webinars/"> Technical Group Webinars </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/tech_group_filter/"> Technical Group Search </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/technical_group_prizes/"> Technical Group Prizes </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/simulight_optics_challenge/"> Simulight Optics Challenge </a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/volunteer/"> Volunteer </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="dropdown d-lg-none"> <button class="btn btn-outline-primary dropdown-toggle px-1 mb-2 w-100" type="button" id="subNavButton" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false"> > Menu </button> <div class="dropdown-menu px-0 py-1 w-100" aria-labelledby="subNavButton"> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column"> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/statement_on_ukraine/"> Optica on Ukraine </a> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-2"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/statement_on_ukraine/optica_takes_action_ukraine/"> Our Response to the Crisis </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 font-weight-bold" href="/get_involved/awards_and_honors/"> Awards & Honors </a> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-2"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/awards_and_honors/awards/"> Awards </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/awards_and_honors/fellow_members/"> Fellow Members </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/awards_and_honors/honorary_members/"> Honorary Members </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/diversity_inclusion/"> Diversity, Equity & Inclusion </a> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-2"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/diversity_inclusion/board_directives_and_initiatives/"> Board Directives & Initiatives </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/diversity_inclusion/funding_opportunities/"> Funding Opportunities </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/diversity_inclusion/engagement_opportunities/"> Engagement Opportunities </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/diversity_inclusion/policies/"> Policies </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/diversity_inclusion/resources/"> Resources </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/earlycareer/"> Early Career Professionals </a> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/education_outreach/"> Education Outreach </a> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-2"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/education_outreach/optics_magic/"> #OpticsAtHome </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/education_outreach/optics_suitcase/"> Optics Suitcase </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/education_outreach/etop/"> ETOP </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/education_outreach/educational_posters/"> Educational Posters </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/education_outreach/educational_games/"> Women in STEM Challenge </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/public_policy/"> Global Policy & Affairs </a> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-2"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/public_policy/advocate_of_optics/"> Advocate of Optics </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/public_policy/chips_initiatives/"> Chips Initiatives </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/public_policy/partnerships_policy_statements/"> Coalitions </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/public_policy/policy_program_events/"> US Public Affairs Programs </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/public_policy/science_policy_issues/"> Policy Issue Positions </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/local_section/"> Local Section </a> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-2"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/local_section/section_benefits/"> Section Benefits </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/local_section/section_locations/"> Section Locations </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/local_section/start_a_section/"> Start a Section </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/virtual_engagement/"> Virtual Engagement </a> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/students/"> Students </a> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-2"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/students/student-chapters/"> Student Chapters </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/students/requesting_funding/"> Requesting Funding </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/students/chapter_toolkit/"> Chapter Toolkit </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/students/ions/"> IONS </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/students/traveling_lecturer/"> Traveling Lecturer </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/"> Technical Groups </a> <ul class="nav nav-pills flex-column ml-2"> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/bmo/"> Bio-Medical Optics </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/fdi/"> Fabrication, Design and Instrumentation </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/iapd/"> Information Acquisition, Processing, Display and Perception </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/ois/"> Optical Interaction Science </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/poe/"> Photonics and Opto-Electronics </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/qis/"> Quantum </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/sen/"> Sensing </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/technical_group_leadership_volunteers/"> Technical Group Leadership Volunteers </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/technical_group_webinars/"> Technical Group Webinars </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/tech_group_filter/"> Technical Group Search </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/technical_group_prizes/"> Technical Group Prizes </a> </li> <li> <a class="nav-item nav-link " href="/get_involved/technical_groups/simulight_optics_challenge/"> Simulight Optics Challenge </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="nav-item"> <a class="nav-link d-inline-flex mr-0 pr-0 " href="/get_involved/volunteer/"> Volunteer </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-8" id="BodyContent"> <body> <p class="lead landingLead"> Celebrating distinguished achievements and contributions. </p> <div class="clearfix update"> <h6 class="text-primary font-weight-bold">Award | News Release</h6> <h4 class="mt-0">Michael Fleischhauer Named 2025 Herbert Walther Award Recipient</h4> <p><p><img alt="" src="https://opticaorg-dev-cac7d2csctagc8bm.z01.azurefd.net/$web/optica/media/files/awards/winners/2025/headshots/michael_fleischhauer_150x150.png" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" />Optica and the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft (<a href="http://www.dpg-physik.de/index.html?lang=en">DPG</a>) have named Michael Fleischhauer, Rheinland-Pf盲lzische Technische Universit盲t (RPTU) Kaiserslautern-Landau, Germany, the recipient of the 2025 <a href="http://www.optica.org/waltheraward">Herbert Walther Award</a>. He is recognized for key contributions in nonlinear quantum optics as well as photonic and atomic quantum technologies - in particular for the development of a toolbox to coherently control multi-level atoms with light, including the concept of dark state polaritons and Rydberg dipole blockade physics.</p> <p>He has led a number of influential international collaborations, is a dedicated mentor, and has served the community through his work on the editorial boards, advisory boards, and international conference committees. A pioneer in the field, Fleischhauer’s work has had a profound impact across a range of fields from quantum networking and quantum information science to on-chip optical interconnects for advanced classical computing, and even sensing and metrology. </p> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2024/november/michael_fleischhauer_named_2025_herbert_walther_award_recipient/">Read Now</a> </p> </div> <hr class="border border-primary mt-2 mb-2"/> <div class="clearfix update"> <h6 class="text-primary font-weight-bold">Award | News Release</h6> <h4 class="mt-0">Optica names inaugural Leonard Mandel Quantum Optics Award recipient</h4> <p><p><img alt="" src="https://opticaorgdev.blob.core.windows.net/$web/optica/media/files/awards/winners/2024/photos/jeff_kimble_update_page.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" /><a href="https://www.osa.org/en-us/home/">Optica</a> has named H. Jeff Kimble, California Institute of Technology, USA, the recipient of the 2024 Leonard Mandel Quantum Optics Award. Kimble is recognized for his ground-breaking work on the quantum interactions of light and matter and for establishing the core technologies based on squeezed light for quantum sensing and quantum communications.</p> <p>"Jeff Kimble is a luminary in the field of quantum optics, whose work has pushed the frontiers of quantum phenomena," said Gerd Leuchs, Optica's 2024 President. "His contributions will have a lasting impact on our field."</p> <p>Established in 2023, this award honors Leonard Mandel for his seminal contributions to the field of quantum optics and for advancing our understanding of the quantum aspects of light. It recognizes distinguished contributions to the foundations of statistical and quantum optics, and/or applications in advanced technologies. Mandel received Optica's highest award, the Frederic Ives Medal/Jarus W. Quinn Prize, served on the Board of Directors, and was an associate editor of the Journal of the Optical Society. This new award expands his impact by honoring discoveries and milestones in the field he helped to establish.</p> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2024/may/optica_names_inaugural_leonard_mandel_quantum_optics_award_recipient/">Read Now</a> </p> </div> <hr class="border border-primary mt-2 mb-2"/> <div class="clearfix update"> <h6 class="text-primary font-weight-bold">Award | News Release</h6> <h4 class="mt-0">Optica and SPIE Announce 2024 Joseph W. Goodman Book Writing Award</h4> <p><p><a href="https://www.optica.org/"><img alt="" src="https://opticaorgdev.blob.core.windows.net/$web/optica/media/files/awards/headlines/2024/goodman_book_winner.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" />Optica</a> and <a href="http://www.spie.org/" target="_blank">SPIE</a> have announced <b>Ronald G. Driggers</b>, <b>Melvin H. Friedman</b>, <b>John W. Devitt</b>, <b>Orges Furxhi</b>, and <b>Anjali Singh</b> as the 2024 recipients of the Joseph W. Goodman Book Writing Award for their <i>Introduction to Infrared and Electro-Optical Systems, Third Edition</i>.</p> <p><a href="https://us.artechhouse.com/Introduction-to-Infrared-and-Electro-Optical-Systems-Third-Edition-P2271.aspx">The book, published in 2022 by Artech House</a>, was chosen for its comprehensive coverage of system-level electro-optics, as well as the authors’ ability to explain the fundamental principles of infrared and electro-optical systems, providing a strong mathematical foundation and making it an invaluable resource for educational purposes. An associated website (photonicsproject.org), supplements the book with visual and interactive tools to reinforce the concepts and equations discussed in the text.</p> <p>“<i>Introduction to Infrared and Electro-Optical Systems </i>is a well-conceived, polished, and highly informative book,” notes 2024 Goodman Book Writing Award Selection Committee Chair Matt Jungwirth. “The text contains a comprehensive treatment of the analysis and design of electro-optical imaging systems. The committee was especially attracted to the impact this text may have on the community due to its broad appeal and widespread topics.”</p> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2024/march/driggers_friedman_devitt_furxhi_singh_are_recipients_of_the_2024_joseph_w_goodman_book_writing/">Read Now</a> </p> </div> <hr class="border border-primary mt-2 mb-2"/> <div class="clearfix update"> <h6 class="text-primary font-weight-bold">Award | News Release</h6> <h4 class="mt-0">Optica names recipients of 2024 Awards and Medals</h4> <p><p>Optica is pleased to announce the recipients of 20 of its 2024 awards and medals. These awards highlight outstanding technical, research, educational, business, leadership and service accomplishments.</p> <p>"Congratulations to the 2024 Optica award and medal recipients, whose leadership, vision, and extraordinary contributions are advancing our field to new heights," said Gerd Leuchs, Optica's 2024 President. "In addition, my thanks to the dedication of my colleagues who nominated candidates, submitted references and served on award selection committees. We truly appreciate your support of this program."</p> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2024/march/optica_names_20_recipients_of_2024_awards_and_medals/">Read Now</a> </p> </div> <hr class="border border-primary mt-2 mb-2"/> <div class="clearfix update"> <h6 class="text-primary font-weight-bold">Award | News Release</h6> <h4 class="mt-0">Kenichi Iga Receives the 2024 Frederic Ives Medal/Jarus W. Quinn Prize</h4> <p><p><a href="https://www.osa.org/en-us/home/"><img alt="" src="https://opticaorgdev.blob.core.windows.net/$web/optica/media/files/awards/winners/2024/photos/kenichi_iga_150x150.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" /></a>Optica, Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, has named <b>Kenichi Iga</b>, Professor Emeritus and former President of Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, the 2024 <a href="http://www.optica.org/ivesmedal">Frederic Ives Medal/Jarus W. Quinn Prize</a> recipient. Iga<b> </b>is recognized for pioneering contributions and visionary leadership in the field of semiconductor lasers and optoelectronics and a dedication to training and educating future generations. "Kenichi Iga fundamentally changed the field with his revolutionary work on VCSELs,” said Gerd Leuchs, Optica's 2024 President. "It is an honor to celebrate his lasting contributions.”</p> <p>His work has significantly impacted high-speed communications. Since his first demonstration of a VCSEL in 1979 at Tokyo Tech, he has established the fundamental technical and theoretical bases for the lasers and inspired much research in the field. Today, approximately 75% of all telecommunications lasers sold are VCSELs.</p> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2024/february/optica_awards_kenichi_iga_the_2024_frederic_ives_medal_jarus_w_quinn_prize/">Read Now</a> </p> </div> <hr class="border border-primary mt-2 mb-2"/> <div class="clearfix update"> <h6 class="text-primary font-weight-bold">Award | Honorary Members</h6> <h4 class="mt-0">Sir Peter L. Knight Named Honorary Member</h4> <p><p><img alt="" src="https://opticaorgdev.blob.core.windows.net/$web/optica/media/files/awards/honorary/2024/peter_knight_150x150.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" />Sir Peter L. Knight is internationally renowned for his ground-breaking quantum optics research. His investigations of quantum optics, strong field physics and nonclassical properties of light culminated in the theoretical foundations of quantum computing and quantum information science. In recognition of his influence within the international physics community,  <a href="https://www.optica.org/en-us/home/">Optica</a>, Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, has named Knight an <a href="https://www.optica.org/en-us/get_involved/awards_and_honors/honorary_members/">Optica Honorary Member</a>, the most distinguished of all Optica Member categories.</p> <p>Knight is recognized for remarkable and varied contributions to quantum optics, ranging from foundations to applications, and his unique combination of educational, organizational, and globally active leadership skills. He is currently an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Physics, Imperial College London, UK; Chair of the UK National Quantum Technology Programme Strategic Advisory Board; and Chair of the National Physical Laboratory Quantum Metrology Institute.</p> <p>"Peter's influence on our field has extended well beyond his pioneering quantum optics research. He is an outstanding leader, advisor, and mentor, bridging the gaps between academia, organizations, and governments," said Gerd Leuchs, Optica's 2024 President. "The quantum science and optics community benefits greatly from his service. We are proud to recognize him as an Optica Honorary Member."</p> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2024/february/sir_peter_l_knight_honored_for_quantum_optical_physics/">Read Now</a> </p> </div> <hr class="border border-primary mt-2 mb-2"/> <div class="clearfix update"> <h6 class="text-primary font-weight-bold">Award | News Release</h6> <h4 class="mt-0">David Richardson Wins 2024 John Tyndall Award</h4> <p><p><a href="http://www.optica.org/"><img alt="" src="https://opticaorgdev.blob.core.windows.net/$web/optica/media/files/awards/winners/2024/headshots/david_richardson_150.jpg" style="float: left; margin: auto 5px;" /></a><img alt="" src="https://opticaorg-dev-cac7d2csctagc8bm.z01.azurefd.net/$web/optica/media/files/headshots/r/richardson_david.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" />Optica, Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, and the <a href="https://ieeephotonics.org/">IEEE Photonics Society </a>have named David Richardson, Microsoft, UK, the 2024 recipient of the John Tyndall Award. Richardson is recognized for pioneering contributions to the development of optical fibers and their applications and commercialization in fiber lasers and optical communications. "His contributions to the field are not limited to his pioneering work," added Optica President Michal Lipson. "His leadership and service, including serving as a Technical Program Chair and General Chair for <a href="https://www.ofcconference.org/en-us/home/">OFC</a>, will benefit our community for years to come. It is a pleasure to recognize David's accomplishments with this award."</p> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2023/december/david_richardson_wins_2024_john_tyndall_award/">Read Now</a> </p> </div> <hr class="border border-primary mt-2 mb-2"/> <div class="clearfix update"> <h6 class="text-primary font-weight-bold">Award | News Release</h6> <h4 class="mt-0">Announcing the 2024 Optica Fellows Class</h4> <p><p><img alt="" src="https://opticaorgdev.blob.core.windows.net/$web/optica/media/optica/awards/opticafellow_153x153_for_update_page.png" style="float: left; margin: auto 5px;" />The Board of Directors of  <a href="https://www.osa.org/en-us/home/">Optica</a> recently elected 129 members from 26 countries to the Society’s <a href="/get_involved/awards_and_honors/fellow_members/elected_fellows/2023_fellows-43edefa91cfb7f07c63571728fa6fce1/">2024 Fellow Class</a>. Optica Fellows are selected based on several factors, including outstanding contributions to research, business, education, engineering and service to Optica and our community.</p> <p>“Congratulations to the 2024 class of Optica Fellows, ” said Michal Lipson 2023 Optica President. “It is a pleasure to honor these members who are advancing our field and society. We are grateful for their exceptional work and dedication.”</p> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2023/october/optica_announces_2024_fellows_class/">Read Now</a> </p> </div> <hr class="border border-primary mt-2 mb-2"/> </body> </div> </div> </div> </main> <footer class="footer bg-black pb-3"> <div class="container py-2"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4 py-1 py-lg-2"> <svg class="my-2" viewBox="0 0 778.66 208.72" fill="currentColor" style="max-width: 255px;"> <path d="M6.94,192.36l-2.84,8H0l9.83-27.82h5.11l10.24,27.82h-4.38l-2.94-8H6.94ZM16.85,188.86c-2.52-7-3.94-10.9-4.56-13.09h0c-.68,2.43-2.26,7.07-4.3,13.09h8.86Z" /> <path d="M46.09,170.97v29.37h-3.78c-.11-.91-.17-1.82-.19-2.74-1,2-3,3.22-6.3,3.22-5.22,0-8.45-4.23-8.45-10.47s3.47-10.88,9.14-10.88c3.48,0,5.08,1.37,5.61,2.47v-11l3.97.03ZM31.48,190.23c0,4.74,2.19,7.31,5.3,7.31,4.6,0,5.53-3.47,5.53-7.64s-.86-7.15-5.28-7.15c-3.47,0-5.55,2.75-5.55,7.48Z" /> <path d="M53.8,179.95c2.59,8.06,4.52,14.26,5.1,16.78h0c.51-2.48,2.65-8.59,5.46-16.78h4l-7.42,20.39h-4.27l-7.08-20.39h4.21Z" /> <path d="M86.73,195.73c-.01,1.54.08,3.08.28,4.61h-3.76c-.21-.83-.32-1.68-.32-2.54-.72,1.32-2.3,3-6.19,3-4.83,0-6.89-3.15-6.89-6.26,0-4.57,3.61-6.67,9.65-6.67h3.37v-1.64c0-1.73-.56-3.77-4.15-3.77-3.2,0-3.77,1.55-4.12,3.12h-3.79c.28-3,2.12-6.15,8-6.13,5.08,0,7.88,2.07,7.88,6.75l.04,9.53ZM82.94,190.53h-3.1c-3.94,0-5.94,1.1-5.94,3.8,0,2,1.35,3.48,3.77,3.48,4.65,0,5.27-3.15,5.27-6.65v-.63Z" /> <path d="M92.62,185.09c0-1.77,0-3.58-.05-5.14h3.82c.1.58.16,2.59.16,3.2.79-1.66,2.45-3.68,6.32-3.68s6.8,2.42,6.8,7.78v13.09h-3.93v-12.6c0-2.93-1.12-4.93-4.11-4.93-3.57,0-5.08,2.62-5.08,6.62v10.91h-3.93v-15.25Z" /> <path d="M131.87,194.03c-.84,3.49-3.22,6.79-8.58,6.79-5.75,0-9.19-4.11-9.19-10.56,0-5.81,3.35-10.79,9.45-10.79s8.08,4.33,8.32,6.9h-3.93c-.31-2.21-2.27-3.81-4.5-3.67-3.41,0-5.34,2.93-5.34,7.43s1.9,7.48,5.23,7.48c2.43,0,3.83-1.32,4.6-3.58h3.94Z" /> <path d="M136.26,170.97h3.93v4.52h-3.93v-4.52ZM136.26,179.97h3.93v20.39h-3.93v-20.39Z" /> <path d="M146.05,185.09v-5.14h3.82c.1.58.15,2.59.15,3.2.79-1.66,2.45-3.68,6.32-3.68s6.8,2.42,6.8,7.78v13.09h-3.93v-12.6c0-2.93-1.12-4.93-4.11-4.93-3.57,0-5.08,2.62-5.08,6.62v10.91h-3.93l-.04-15.25Z" /> <path d="M186.04,198.38c0,6.53-2.64,10.34-9.51,10.34-6.42,0-8.24-3.6-8.58-6.28h4c.56,2.07,2.21,3.21,4.74,3.21,4.45,0,5.51-2.8,5.51-7.36v-1.52c-1.08,2.19-2.92,3.44-6.26,3.44-5.08,0-8.43-4.15-8.43-10,0-6.6,3.86-10.71,8.82-10.71,3.82,0,5.43,1.79,5.87,3.07,0-.85.13-2.18.17-2.59h3.72c0,1.3-.06,3.92-.06,5.88v12.52ZM171.59,190.01c0,4.15,2.14,6.9,5.31,6.9,4.21,0,5.42-2.83,5.42-7.15s-1.09-7-5.3-7c-3.51-.01-5.43,2.9-5.43,7.25Z" /> <path d="M227.1,186.29c0,7.66-4.36,14.45-13.17,14.45-8.3,0-12.87-6.33-12.87-14.31s4.74-14.31,13.2-14.31c7.89,0,12.84,5.85,12.84,14.17ZM205.37,186.29c0,5.9,2.95,10.95,8.73,10.95,6.25,0,8.69-5.16,8.69-10.92s-2.77-10.74-8.7-10.74-8.72,4.89-8.72,10.73v-.02Z" /> <path d="M235.94,197.96v10.36h-3.91v-28.41h3.82c.1,1.02.14,2.05.13,3.08,1.3-2.35,3.84-3.74,6.52-3.56,4.69,0,8.14,3.93,8.14,10.15,0,7.27-3.93,11.2-8.87,11.2-3.3.04-4.98-1.28-5.83-2.82ZM246.57,189.78c0-4.21-1.88-7-5.21-7-4,0-5.59,2.56-5.59,7.35s1.3,7.44,5.33,7.44c3.54-.01,5.43-2.94,5.43-7.79h.04Z" /> <path d="M252.49,179.95h3.45v-5.92h3.93v5.92h4.4v3.14h-4.4v11.58c0,1.9.48,2.83,2.29,2.83.57.01,1.13-.04,1.69-.15v2.88c-1.04.3-2.12.43-3.2.38-3.33,0-4.71-1.74-4.71-5.16v-12.36h-3.45v-3.14Z" /> <path d="M267.88,170.97h3.93v4.52h-3.93v-4.52ZM267.88,179.97h3.93v20.39h-3.93v-20.39Z" /> <path d="M294.05,194.03c-.84,3.49-3.21,6.79-8.57,6.79-5.76,0-9.2-4.11-9.2-10.56,0-5.81,3.35-10.79,9.45-10.79s8.08,4.33,8.32,6.9h-3.88c-.32-2.21-2.28-3.81-4.51-3.67-3.41,0-5.34,2.93-5.34,7.43s1.9,7.48,5.23,7.48c2.43,0,3.83-1.32,4.6-3.58h3.9Z" /> <path d="M300.66,194.45c.56,2.11,2.14,3.35,4.78,3.35,2.82,0,3.92-1.19,3.92-2.92s-.93-2.61-4.63-3.51c-6-1.46-7.18-3.29-7.18-6.08s2.12-5.82,7.54-5.82,7.58,3.11,7.83,5.93h-3.79c-.27-1.21-1.17-3-4.21-3-2.67,0-3.47,1.27-3.47,2.52,0,1.43.8,2.13,4.45,3,6.31,1.49,7.49,3.61,7.49,6.63,0,3.53-2.78,6.23-8.08,6.23s-8-2.73-8.55-6.37l3.9.04Z" /> <path d="M343.32,195.73c-.01,1.54.08,3.08.28,4.61h-3.76c-.21-.83-.32-1.68-.32-2.54-.72,1.32-2.3,3-6.19,3-4.83,0-6.89-3.15-6.89-6.26,0-4.57,3.61-6.67,9.65-6.67h3.37v-1.64c0-1.73-.56-3.77-4.15-3.77-3.2,0-3.77,1.55-4.12,3.12h-3.79c.28-3,2.12-6.15,8-6.13,5.08,0,7.88,2.07,7.88,6.75l.04,9.53ZM339.48,190.53h-3.1c-3.94,0-5.94,1.1-5.94,3.8,0,2,1.35,3.48,3.77,3.48,4.65,0,5.27-3.15,5.27-6.65v-.63Z" /> <path d="M349.21,185.09v-5.14h3.82c.09.58.15,2.59.15,3.2.79-1.66,2.45-3.68,6.32-3.68s6.8,2.42,6.8,7.78v13.09h-3.93v-12.6c0-2.93-1.12-4.93-4.11-4.93-3.57,0-5.08,2.62-5.08,6.62v10.91h-3.93l-.04-15.25Z" /> <path d="M389.36,170.97v29.37h-3.78c-.11-.91-.18-1.82-.19-2.74-1,2-3,3.22-6.3,3.22-5.22,0-8.46-4.23-8.46-10.47s3.48-10.88,9.15-10.88c3.48,0,5.08,1.37,5.61,2.47v-11l3.97.03ZM374.75,190.23c0,4.74,2.18,7.31,5.3,7.31,4.6,0,5.53-3.47,5.53-7.64s-.86-7.15-5.28-7.15c-3.47,0-5.55,2.75-5.55,7.48Z" /> <path d="M405.94,172.52h10.7c5.51,0,9.27,3.08,9.27,8.19,0,5.54-4,8.4-9.47,8.4h-6.39v11.23h-4.11v-27.82ZM410.09,185.68h6.09c3.62,0,5.54-1.71,5.54-4.87s-2.27-4.87-5.39-4.87h-6.24v9.74Z" /> <path d="M434.03,170.97v11.87c1.28-2.22,3.7-3.52,6.26-3.37,3.38,0,6.86,1.88,6.86,7.84v13h-3.91v-12.36c0-3.31-1.37-5.14-4.22-5.14-3.56,0-5,2.41-5,6.45v11.08h-3.93v-29.37h3.94Z" /> <path d="M470.82,190.11c0,5.93-3.44,10.71-9.71,10.71-5.94,0-9.5-4.52-9.5-10.64s3.53-10.71,9.73-10.71c5.73,0,9.48,4.24,9.48,10.64ZM455.64,190.11c0,4.36,2.13,7.44,5.61,7.44s5.53-2.94,5.53-7.43-2-7.46-5.61-7.46-5.53,2.9-5.53,7.49v-.04Z" /> <path d="M472.7,179.95h3.46v-5.92h3.93v5.92h4.4v3.14h-4.4v11.58c0,1.9.48,2.83,2.29,2.83.57.01,1.13-.04,1.69-.15v2.88c-1.04.3-2.12.43-3.2.38-3.33,0-4.71-1.74-4.71-5.16v-12.36h-3.46v-3.14Z" /> <path d="M505.78,190.11c0,5.93-3.43,10.71-9.71,10.71-5.93,0-9.5-4.52-9.5-10.64s3.53-10.71,9.74-10.71c5.73,0,9.47,4.24,9.47,10.64ZM490.61,190.11c0,4.36,2.13,7.44,5.61,7.44s5.53-2.94,5.53-7.43-2-7.46-5.61-7.46-5.53,2.9-5.53,7.49v-.04Z" /> <path d="M510.23,185.09v-5.14h3.82c.1.58.16,2.59.16,3.2.79-1.66,2.45-3.68,6.32-3.68s6.8,2.42,6.8,7.78v13.09h-3.93v-12.6c0-2.93-1.12-4.93-4.11-4.93-3.57,0-5.08,2.62-5.08,6.62v10.91h-3.93l-.05-15.25Z" /> <path d="M533.08,170.97h3.93v4.52h-3.93v-4.52ZM533.08,179.97h3.93v20.39h-3.93v-20.39Z" /> <path d="M559.25,194.03c-.84,3.49-3.21,6.79-8.57,6.79-5.76,0-9.19-4.11-9.19-10.56,0-5.81,3.34-10.79,9.45-10.79s8.08,4.33,8.31,6.9h-3.88c-.32-2.21-2.28-3.81-4.51-3.67-3.41,0-5.34,2.93-5.34,7.43s1.9,7.48,5.23,7.48c2.43,0,3.83-1.32,4.6-3.58h3.9Z" /> <path d="M565.86,194.45c.56,2.11,2.15,3.35,4.78,3.35,2.82,0,3.92-1.19,3.92-2.92s-.93-2.61-4.63-3.51c-6-1.46-7.18-3.29-7.18-6.08s2.12-5.82,7.54-5.82,7.58,3.11,7.83,5.93h-3.79c-.27-1.21-1.17-3-4.21-3-2.67,0-3.47,1.27-3.47,2.52,0,1.43.8,2.13,4.45,3,6.31,1.49,7.49,3.61,7.49,6.63,0,3.53-2.78,6.23-8.08,6.23s-8-2.73-8.55-6.37l3.9.04Z" /> <path d="M598.33,200.34l-7.39-27.82h4.37c2.25,9.81,4.91,20.21,5.39,23.37h0c.79-3.88,4.4-16.34,6.18-23.37h3.93c1.62,6,5.24,19.54,5.91,23.2h0c.9-5.06,4.57-17.75,6-23.2h4.06l-8,27.82h-4.39c-1.64-6.35-5-18.81-5.74-22.41h0c-.87,4.3-4.25,16.17-6,22.41h-4.32Z" /> <path d="M646.65,190.11c0,5.93-3.43,10.71-9.7,10.71-5.94,0-9.5-4.52-9.5-10.64s3.52-10.71,9.73-10.71c5.76,0,9.47,4.24,9.47,10.64ZM631.48,190.11c0,4.36,2.13,7.44,5.61,7.44s5.53-2.94,5.53-7.43-2-7.46-5.61-7.46-5.53,2.9-5.53,7.49v-.04Z" /> <path d="M651.08,185.49v-5.54h3.86c.06.55.12,2.23.12,4,1.08-2.8,3.81-4.62,6.81-4.53v3.87c-4.17.08-6.81,2.06-6.81,7.3v9.7h-3.93l-.05-14.8Z" /> <path d="M665.42,200.34v-29.37h3.93v29.37h-3.93Z" /> <path d="M692.49,170.97v29.37h-3.78c-.11-.91-.17-1.82-.19-2.74-1,2-3,3.22-6.29,3.22-5.23,0-8.46-4.23-8.46-10.47s3.47-10.88,9.14-10.88c3.48,0,5.08,1.37,5.61,2.47v-11l3.97.03ZM677.88,190.23c0,4.74,2.19,7.31,5.3,7.31,4.6,0,5.53-3.47,5.53-7.64s-.86-7.15-5.27-7.15c-3.5,0-5.56,2.75-5.56,7.48Z" /> <path d="M700.19,179.95c2.4,9.3,3.76,14.61,4.12,16.79h.06c.37-2,1.65-6.69,4.46-16.79h3.8c3,11.25,3.92,14.52,4.24,16.43h0c.49-2.17,1.27-5.23,4.3-16.43h4l-6.23,20.39h-4.24c-1.93-7.49-3.69-13.83-4.13-16.13h0c-.36,2.29-2.05,8.19-4.25,16.13h-4.38l-5.89-20.39h4.14Z" /> <path d="M728.94,170.97h3.94v4.52h-3.94v-4.52ZM728.94,179.97h3.94v20.39h-3.94v-20.39Z" /> <path d="M755.94,170.97v29.37h-3.7c-.11-.91-.18-1.82-.2-2.74-1,2-3,3.22-6.29,3.22-5.22,0-8.46-4.23-8.46-10.47s3.48-10.88,9.15-10.88c3.48,0,5.08,1.37,5.6,2.47v-11l3.9.03ZM741.36,190.23c0,4.74,2.19,7.31,5.31,7.31,4.6,0,5.53-3.47,5.53-7.64s-.86-7.15-5.28-7.15c-3.47,0-5.56,2.75-5.56,7.48Z" /> <path d="M764.36,190.9c0,3.83,2,6.69,5.29,6.69,3,0,4-1.52,4.66-3h4c-.79,2.59-3,6.19-8.73,6.19-6.47,0-9.14-5.17-9.14-10.44,0-6.13,3.1-10.91,9.36-10.91,6.66,0,8.86,5.24,8.86,9.73.01.57,0,1.13-.06,1.7l-14.24.04ZM774.64,188.23c0-3.16-1.59-5.72-4.93-5.72s-4.9,2.37-5.23,5.72h10.16Z" /> <path d="M134.07,67.55c.03,37.24-30.14,67.45-67.38,67.48-33.29.02-61.61-24.24-66.69-57.14h20c5.71,25.73,31.21,41.96,56.94,36.25s41.96-31.21,36.25-56.94S81.98,15.24,56.25,20.95c-17.7,3.93-31.64,17.54-35.99,35.14H.16C6.49,19.39,41.37-5.23,78.06,1.1c32.35,5.58,55.98,33.63,55.98,66.46h.03ZM442.64,132.79h20.58V2.31h-20.58v130.48ZM229.54,2.31h-65.94v130.48h20.58V21.47h41.68c18.58,0,28,6.19,28,18.89,0,14.71-15.22,18.36-28,18.36h-19.92v19.17h24.09c12.65,0,23.55-3.25,31.53-9.39,8.62-6.63,13.18-16.74,13.18-28.14.04-22.91-18.14-38.05-45.2-38.05ZM342.35,132.79h20.59V38.12h-20.59v94.67ZM295.14,2.31h115v19.16h-115V2.31ZM715.49,2.31h-18.93l-63.12,130.47h22.21l50.38-104.12,23.91,49.23h-26l-9.24,19.17h44.46l17.23,35.72h22.21L715.49,2.31ZM608.49,82.45c-8.23,25.05-35.21,38.68-60.26,30.44s-38.68-35.21-30.44-60.26c8.23-25.05,35.21-38.68,60.26-30.44,13.82,4.54,24.81,15.14,29.86,28.78h20.59c-9.14-36.15-45.86-58.04-82-48.9-36.15,9.14-58.04,45.86-48.9,82,9.14,36.15,45.86,58.04,82,48.9,24.62-6.23,43.67-25.75,49.29-50.52h-20.4Z" /> </svg> <p class="small">Copyright 漏 2024 Optica</p> <p class="small">www.optica.org</p> <ul class="list-unstyled list-inline"> </ul> </div> <nav class="col-md-3 py-1 py-lg-2"> <h6 class="small text-uppercase font-weight-bold mb-2">Optica.org</h6> <ul class="small list-unstyled"> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/publications/" > Publications </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/events/" > Events </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/membership/" > Membership </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/industry/" > Industry Resources </a> </li> </ul> </nav> <nav class="col-md-3 py-1 py-lg-2"> <h6 class="small text-uppercase font-weight-bold mb-2">Information</h6> <ul class="small list-unstyled"> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/help/" > Help </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/about/contact/" > Contact Us </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/about/policies/" > Policies & Legal </a> </li> </ul> </nav> <nav class="col-md-2 py-1 py-lg-2"> <h6 class="small text-uppercase font-weight-bold mb-2">Helpful Links</h6> <ul class="small list-unstyled"> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="https://account.osa.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?webcode=member&mbr_src_code=OSAWEBS&utm_source=osaHome&utm_campaign=StudentMembership_SignUpLink&utm_medium=footer&utm_content=footerLink" target='_blank' > Join Optica or Renew </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="https://opticastore.org/" target='_blank' > Store </a> </li> <li> <a class="d-inline-block pb-1" href="/events/" > Find an Event </a> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> </footer> <div class="mobile-nav" id="mobileNavMenu" data-keyboard="false" data-backdrop="false" tabindex="-1" aria-labelledby="mobileNavMenuLabel" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="container p-0"> <div id="mobileSearchWrapper" class="p-1 w-100"> <div class="mobile-nav__search" id="mobileSearchForm"> <input type="text" id="siteSearchMobile" placeholder="SEARCH HERE" class="mobile-nav__search-input"/> <button type="submit" id="siteSearchMobileButton" class="mobile-nav__search-submit"> <span class="sr-only">Search</span> <span class="fa-regular fa-magnifying-glass h5" aria-hidden="true"></span> </button> </div> </div> <ul class="mobile-nav__list"> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="mobile-nav__link js-mobile-shelf w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" type="button" href="#" data-target="#mobileNavMenu242" aria-controls="#mobileNavMenu242"> <span>Events</span> <span class="fa fa-chevron-right"></span> </a> <div id=mobileNavMenu242 class="mobile-nav__sub-menu p-1" tabindex="-1" role="dialog"> <a href="#" class="mobile-nav__sub-menu-back" aria-label="Back"> <span class="fa fa-chevron-left mr-1"></span>Back </a> <h5 class="text-uppercase text-white"> Events </h5> <ul class="mobile-nav__list pl-1"> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/events/"> Overview </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/events/meeting_opportunities/"> Services </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/events/meeting_archives/"> Archives </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/events/"> Event Calendar </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/events/speakers/"> Speaker Resources </a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="mobile-nav__link js-mobile-shelf w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" type="button" href="#" data-target="#mobileNavMenu241" aria-controls="#mobileNavMenu241"> <span>Membership</span> <span class="fa fa-chevron-right"></span> </a> <div id=mobileNavMenu241 class="mobile-nav__sub-menu p-1" tabindex="-1" role="dialog"> <a href="#" class="mobile-nav__sub-menu-back" aria-label="Back"> <span class="fa fa-chevron-left mr-1"></span>Back </a> <h5 class="text-uppercase text-white"> Membership </h5> <ul class="mobile-nav__list pl-1"> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/membership/"> Overview </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/membership/join/individual/"> Individual </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/membership/join/corporate/"> Corporate </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/membership/distinguished_honorary/"> Distinguished & Honorary </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/membership/member_programs/"> Member Programs </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/membership/member_resources/"> Member Resources </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/membership/join/"> Join Optica </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/membership/benefits_services/"> Benefits & Services </a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="mobile-nav__link w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/publications/"> Publications </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="mobile-nav__link js-mobile-shelf w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" type="button" href="#" data-target="#mobileNavMenu243" aria-controls="#mobileNavMenu243"> <span>Industry Resources</span> <span class="fa fa-chevron-right"></span> </a> <div id=mobileNavMenu243 class="mobile-nav__sub-menu p-1" tabindex="-1" role="dialog"> <a href="#" class="mobile-nav__sub-menu-back" aria-label="Back"> <span class="fa fa-chevron-left mr-1"></span>Back </a> <h5 class="text-uppercase text-white"> Industry Resources </h5> <ul class="mobile-nav__list pl-1"> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/industry/"> Overview </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/industry/corporate_membership/"> Corporate Membership </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/industry/industry_events/"> Industry Events </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/industry/online_industry_library/"> Market Intelligence </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/industry/exhibitions/"> Marketing </a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="mobile-nav__link js-mobile-shelf w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" type="button" href="#" data-target="#mobileNavMenu246" aria-controls="#mobileNavMenu246"> <span>Community</span> <span class="fa fa-chevron-right"></span> </a> <div id=mobileNavMenu246 class="mobile-nav__sub-menu p-1" tabindex="-1" role="dialog"> <a href="#" class="mobile-nav__sub-menu-back" aria-label="Back"> <span class="fa fa-chevron-left mr-1"></span>Back </a> <h5 class="text-uppercase text-white"> Community </h5> <ul class="mobile-nav__list pl-1"> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/get_involved/"> Overview </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/get_involved/awards_and_honors/"> Awards & Honors </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/get_involved/diversity_inclusion/"> Diversity, Equity and Inclusion </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/get_involved/earlycareer/"> Early Career </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/get_involved/education_outreach/"> Education Outreach </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/get_involved/public_policy/"> Global Policy & Affairs </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/get_involved/local_section/"> Local Sections </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/get_involved/students/"> Students </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/get_involved/technical_groups/"> Technical Groups </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/get_involved/volunteer/"> Volunteer </a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> <ul class="mobile-nav__list"> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="mobile-nav__link mobile-nav__link--secondary js-mobile-shelf w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" type="button" href="#" data-target="#mobileNavMenu245" aria-controls="#mobileNavMenu245"> <span>Foundation</span> <span class="fa fa-chevron-right"></span> </a> <div id=mobileNavMenu245 class="mobile-nav__sub-menu p-1" tabindex="-1" role="dialog"> <a href="#" class="mobile-nav__sub-menu-back" aria-label="Back"> <span class="fa fa-chevron-left mr-1"></span>Back </a> <h5 class="text-uppercase text-white"> Foundation </h5> <ul class="mobile-nav__list pl-1"> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/foundation/"> Overview </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/foundation/about/"> About </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/foundation/giving/"> Donate </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/foundation/opportunities/schools_training_programs/"> Schools & Training Programs </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/foundation/opportunities/"> Opportunities </a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="mobile-nav__link mobile-nav__link--secondary js-mobile-shelf w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" type="button" href="#" data-target="#mobileNavMenu244" aria-controls="#mobileNavMenu244"> <span>Careers</span> <span class="fa fa-chevron-right"></span> </a> <div id=mobileNavMenu244 class="mobile-nav__sub-menu p-1" tabindex="-1" role="dialog"> <a href="#" class="mobile-nav__sub-menu-back" aria-label="Back"> <span class="fa fa-chevron-left mr-1"></span>Back </a> <h5 class="text-uppercase text-white"> Careers </h5> <ul class="mobile-nav__list pl-1"> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/careers/"> Explore Careers </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/careers/for_employers/"> For Employers </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/careers/professional_development/"> Professional Development </a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="mobile-nav__link mobile-nav__link--secondary js-mobile-shelf w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" type="button" href="#" data-target="#mobileNavMenu247" aria-controls="#mobileNavMenu247"> <span>About</span> <span class="fa fa-chevron-right"></span> </a> <div id=mobileNavMenu247 class="mobile-nav__sub-menu p-1" tabindex="-1" role="dialog"> <a href="#" class="mobile-nav__sub-menu-back" aria-label="Back"> <span class="fa fa-chevron-left mr-1"></span>Back </a> <h5 class="text-uppercase text-white"> About </h5> <ul class="mobile-nav__list pl-1"> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/about/"> About Optica </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/about/leadership_and_volunteers/"> Leadership & Volunteers </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/about/optica_community/"> Optica Community </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/about/about_our_brand/"> About our Brand </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/about/strategy/"> Strategy </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/about/newsroom/"> Newsroom </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/about/what_is_optics/"> What is Optics </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/history/"> Living History </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/about/work_at_optica/"> Work at Optica </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/about/contact/"> Contact Us </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/about/policies/"> Policies </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/media_library/"> Video Library </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/history/milestones/"> Milestone Events & Celebrations </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/history/optica_timeline/"> Optica Timeline </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/history/biographies/"> Biographies & Memoirs </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/history/"> History of Optica </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/history/multimedia/"> Multimedia </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/history/optica_nobel_laureates/"> Optica Nobel Laureates </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/history/amplify_black_voices_in_optics/"> Amplify Black Voices in Optics </a> </li> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="js-mobile-submenu-link mb-2 w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/history/faces_of_optica/"> Faces of Optica </a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> <ul class="mobile-nav__list"> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> <a class="mobile-nav__link mobile-nav__link--secondary w-100 d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center" href="/account/login/?returnUrl=%2Fget_involved%2Fawards_and_honors%2F"> Log In </a> <li class="mobile-nav__item"> </ul> <div class="d-flex justify-content-center bg-lighterblue w-100 mt-auto p-1"> <button aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="true" class="btn align-self-center" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#otherSitesModalMobile" id="sitesMenuButtonMobile"> <i class="fa-solid fa-grid-round mr-1"></i>Other Sites </button> <div id="otherSitesModalMobile" aria-labelledby="sitesMenuButtonMobile" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" class="modal fade border-gray-200 p-0"> <div class="modal-dialog m-0 w-100 modal-dialog-othersites bg-lightblue"> <div class="modal-content container px-0 bg-transparent border-0"> <div class="modal-header border-0 px-lg-0 py-lg-2"> <h5 class="modal-title"> <span class="fa-solid fa-grid-round mr-1"></span> Other sites </h5> <button class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="close" type="button"> <span aria-hidden="true">×</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-body px-lg-0 py-lg-2"> <ul class="app-menu"> <li class="app-menu__item"> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://awards.optica.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> BEAM </a> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.cleoconference.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> CLEO </a> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.frontiersinoptics.com"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> FIO+LS </a> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.gemminitiative.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> GEMM Initiative </a> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <a class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.optica.org/history"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> Living History </a> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.lightourfuture.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> NPI </a> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.ofcconference.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> OFC </a> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.optica-opn.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> OPN </a> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://opg.optica.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> Optica Publishing Group </a> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.opticastore.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> Optica Store </a> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://www.optics4kids.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> Optics 4 Kids </a> </li> <li class="app-menu__item"> <a target='_blank' class="app-menu__link card--rounded" href="https://prism.optica.org"> <span class="fa-regular fa-circle-right"></span> Prism </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> <script type="text/javascript"> WebFontConfig = { google: { families: ['Archivo:400,400italic,700,700italic:latin', 'Karla:400,400italic,700,700italic:latin'] } }; (function () { var wf = document.createElement('script'); wf.src = 'https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/webfont/1/webfont.js'; wf.type = 'text/javascript'; wf.async = 'true'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(wf, s); })(); </script> <script type="text/javascript">(function (w, d, u) { w.readyQ = []; w.bindReadyQ = []; function p(x, y) { if (x == "ready") { w.bindReadyQ.push(y); } else { w.readyQ.push(x); } }; var a = { ready: p, bind: p }; w.$ = w.jQuery = function (f) { if (f === d || f === u) { return a } else { p(f) } } })(window, document);</script> <script src="/osaorg/js/vendor/modernizr-2.6.1-respond-1.1.0.min.js?v=HOB5DSNVlN38S9Fr-eXwyC7AvZgERpLFIHJao5rdGYg"></script> <script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/combine/npm/jquery@3.5.1/dist/jquery.slim.min.js,npm/popper.js@1.16.1,npm/bootstrap@4.5.0,npm/masonry-layout@4.2.2/dist/masonry.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script> var gaAcct = 'UA-1200622-1'; function downloadJSAtOnload() { var element = document.createElement("script"); element.src = "/osaorg/js/loadJS.js?v=1"; document.body.appendChild(element); } if (window.addEventListener) window.addEventListener("load", downloadJSAtOnload, false); else if (window.attachEvent) window.attachEvent("onload", downloadJSAtOnload); else window.onload = downloadJSAtOnload; </script> <script src="/_content/Kentico.Content.Web.Rcl/Scripts/jquery-3.5.1.js"></script> <script src="/_content/Kentico.Content.Web.Rcl/Scripts/jquery.unobtrusive-ajax.js"></script> <script src="/_content/Kentico.Content.Web.Rcl/Content/Bundles/Public/systemFormComponents.min.js"></script> <script type="module" src="/assets/js/main-ae073987.js?v=-PMcRq9VoaTvaJufF8ja_azii8eTF0b4dI0bhCdq-CI"></script> <img src="https://account.optica.org/eWeb/images/img_transparent.gif" style="display:none;" alt="Image for keeping the session alive"/> </body> </html>

CINXE.COM

Awards & Honors | Optica