Description

Presented for outstanding contributions in any area of optical-fiber technology, including optical fibers themselves, the optical components used in fiber systems, as well as transmission systems and networks using fibers. Contributions should have met the test of time and been of proven benefit to science, technology, or society. The contributions may be experimental or theoretical. This award is jointly presented by Optica and the IEEE Photonics Society.

Eligibility

• The nominator must be a current Optica or IEEE Photonics Society member.
• Nominees do not need to be Optica or IEEE Photonics Society members.
• This award is presented to an individual, joint nominations are not permitted.
• An individual may not receive more than one society award in a year, nor may an individual receive more than one award for the same body of work.
• Awards are not presented posthumously, except in the case that the recipient's death occurs after the Selection Committee decision has been made.
• Nominees that reflect and support this diversity across all areas including gender, race, educational/institutional background and geography are especially encouraged.

Important Note: The nominee does not participate in the process. 

How to Apply

Nominations must be submitted directly to the IEEE Photonics Society website by the external deadline. Further information regarding nomination criteria can be found on the Optica website.

Please also submit a copy of the full nomination and OR-5 to research.services@uoguelph.ca.

For More Information

Please see the Optica website or contact Karen Mergner, k.mergner@ieee.org or ailsakay@uoguelph.ca.