Dr. John Dudley: Chair of the Quantum Engineering Science and Technology group at the University of Franche-Comté, Dudley’s work on optical pulses and nonlinear photonics has been influential in understanding the properties and applications of light.
Dr. Federico Capasso: A professor at Harvard, Capasso is renowned for his pioneering work on quantum cascade lasers and meta-materials, pushing the boundaries of photonics and optics.
Dr. Michal Lipson: At Columbia University, Lipson’s work on silicon photonics has been foundational in integrating photonic devices at the micro-scale, paving the way for faster and more efficient optical communication.
Dr. Nader Engheta: A professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Engheta is known for his work in nano-optics and metamaterials, exploring the intricate interactions between light and materials at the nanoscale.
Dr. Ursula Keller: At ETH Zurich, Keller’s innovations in ultrafast laser technology and her insights into light-matter interactions have advanced applications from communications to medicine.
Dr. Aydogan Ozcan: Holding a professorship at UCLA, Ozcan focuses on computational biophotonics, developing novel microscopy and sensing methods using photonics principles.
Dr. Andrea Alù: At the City University of New York, Alù’s explorations into electromagnetism, metamaterials, and photonics have unveiled new possibilities for controlling the propagation of light.
Dr. Miles Padgett: At the University of Glasgow, Padgett specializes in optical physics, particularly in orbital angular momentum of light, which holds potential for high-capacity data transmission.
Dr. Jelena Vuckovic: Leading the Nanoscale and Quantum Photonics Lab at Stanford, Vuckovic’s work on photonic crystals and quantum technologies promises advancements in computing and communication systems.
Dr. Susumu Noda: A professor at Kyoto University, Noda is recognized for his contributions to photonic crystal technology, shaping the way we manipulate light in photonic devices.
