IEEE Photonics Award

The IEEE Photonics Award was established in 2002.

The award is presented for outstanding achievements in photonics. 

Photonics is defined as the science and technology of generating and harnessing light and other forms of radiant energy whose quantum unit is the photon.

It is awarded for, but not limited to: light-generation, transmission, deflection, amplification and detection and the optical/electro-optical componentry and instrumentation used to accomplish these functions.

Also included are storage technologies utilizing photonics to read or write data and optical display technologies. It also extends from energy generation/propagation, communications, information processing, storage and display, biomedical and medical uses of light and measurement applications.

Recipient selection is administered by the Technical Field Awards Council of the IEEE Awards Board.

Sponsor:  IEEE Photonics Society

Presented to: An individual or a team of not more than three.

Scope: For outstanding achievements in photonics.

Prize: The award consists of bronze medal, certificate and honorarium.

Basis for judging: In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: outstanding discovery, significant scientific or technological advancement, important invention, impact on field, and the quality of the nomination.

Nomination deadline: 31 January

Presentation:  IEEE policy requires that its awards be presented at major IEEE events that are in keeping with the nature of the award and the cited achievement.  Identify one IEEE sponsored or co-sponsored conference, society meeting, symposium, etc. within the field of interest of the award.

IEEE Photonics Award Nomination form (DOC, 35 KB)

IEEE Photonics Award Nomination form (PDF, 22 KB)

Guidelines for preparing an IEEE Nomination Form

IEEE Photonics Award Recipients (PDF, 15 KB)

Tom Giallorenzi, Chair
Fred Leonberger, Past Chair
Rod C. Alferness
J. G. Eden
Stephen R. Forrest
Tetsu Ikegami
David N. Payne