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Paul Corkum awarded the 2018 Isaac Newton Medal and Prize
Paul Corkum
2018
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Professor Paul Corkum of University of Ottawa and National Research Council of Canada for his outstanding contributions to experimental physics and to attosecond science.
Gerd Leuchs receives the Herbert-Walther-Preis awarded by the Optical Society of America (OSA) and the German Physical Society (DPG)
Gerd Leuchs
2018
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The award was given to Leuchs 'for his pioneering and widespread scientific contributions ranging from ultrasmall focii of light to nonlinear optics, squeezed states of light and their application in metrology and quantum information, as well as for a continuing commitment to the physics community, quantum optics and his students and team members.'
Paul Corkum awarded the 2018 SPIE Gold Medal Award
Paul Corkum
2018
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The SPIE Gold Medal of the Society recognizes outstanding accomplishments in optics, electro-optics, or photographic technologies or applications.
Ebrahim Karimi wins the Early Researcher Award from the Ontario Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science
Ebrahim Karimi
2018
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Ebrahim Karimi received the award for the development of structured massive particle beams for improved electron and ion microscopy that could help answer unsolved puzzles in quantum physics.
Albert Stolow awarded the John C. Polanyi Award by the Canadian Society for Chemistry
Albert Stolow
2018
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The John C. Polanyi Award is presented for excellence by a scientist carrying out research in Canada in physical, theoretical or computational chemistry or chemical physics.
Philip Russell receives the Rank Prize for Optoelectronics
Philip Russell
2018
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The Rank Prize for Optoelectronics is awarded for research at the inter-face between optics and electronics and closely related phenomena.
Albert Stolow elected Vice Chair Elect of the Division of Chemical Physics, American Physical Society (2018-2019)
Albert Stolow
2018
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Albert Stolow was elected Vice Chair Elect of the Division of Chemical Physics, American Physical Society (2018-2019)
Paul Corkum receives an honorary PhD from Aix-Marseille University, France
Paul Corkum
2018
Paul Corkum received an honorary PhD from Aix-Marseille University, France
Albert Stolow elected Chair Elect of the Division of Chemical Physics, American Physical Society (2019-2020)
Albert Stolow
2018
Albert Stolow was elected Chair Elect of the Division of Chemical Physics, American Physical Society (2019-2020)
Robert Boyd is elected to the position of Member of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities
Robert Boyd
2018
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The Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities is a learned society of eminent scientists with international reputation.
Robert Boyd named fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Robert Boyd
2018
Robert Boyd named was fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Robert Boyd. He is among 416 members of the association being recognized for their “efforts toward advancing scientific applications that are deemed scientifically or socially distinguished.”
Ebrahim Karimi elected as a fellow of the Optical Society (OSA).
Ebrahim Karimi
2018
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Ebrahim Karimi elected as a fellow of the Optical Society (OSA) for outstanding and sustained contributions to the research and development of structured quantum waves, particularly singular optics, optical angular momentum, and quantum information.
Ebrahim Karimi elected as the uOttawa Faculty of Science Young Researcher of the Year, 2018.
Ebrahim Karimi
2018
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Ebrahim Karimi elected as the Faculty of Science Young Researcher of the Year, 2018.
Orad Reshef receives a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
Orad Reshef
2017
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Dr. Reshef was awarded this prestigious grant for his outstanding proposal on “Nonlinear optics in integrated zero-index media”.
Gerd Leuchs receives an honorary professorship at the Institute of Chemistry at the St. Petersburg State University
Gerd Leuchs
2017
Gerd Leuchs received the title of "Honorary Professor" at the Institute of Chemistry at the St. Petersburg State University.
Gerd Leuchs receives the Julius von Haast Fellowship Award of the Royal Society of New Zealand
Gerd Leuchs
2017
Gerd Leuchs receives the Julius von Haast Fellowship Award of the Royal Society of New Zealand
Hanieh Fattahi selected for the Max Planck Society’s Minerva Fast Track Programme
Hanieh Fattahi
2017
Dr. Hanieh Fattahi, a young physicist at the Laboratory for Attosecond Physics (LAP) at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich and the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, has been chosen for the Max Planck Society’s Minerva Fast Track Programme.
Paul Corkum awarded the Royal Medal by the U.K.’s Royal Society
Paul Corkum
2017
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The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship made up of the most eminent scientists, engineers and technologists from the UK and the Commonwealth. Fellows and Foreign Members are elected for life through a peer review process on the basis of excellence in science.
Paul Corkum receives the Schneider Medal awarded by the National Research Council Canada
Paul Corkum
2017
Dr. Corkum was recently awarded the NRC’s Schneider medal, the highest distinction bestowed upon employees.
Albert Stolow receives the Earle K. Plyler Prize for Molecular Spectroscopy & Dynamics awarded by the American Physical Society
Albert Stolow
2017
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Professor Stolow was recognised "For the development of methods for probing and controlling ultrafast dynamics in polyatomic molecules, including time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy and imaging, strong field molecular ionization, and dynamic Stark quantum control."
Robert Boyd elected as an IEEE Fellow for contributions to the fields of nonlinear optics and photonics
Robert Boyd
2017
The IEEE Fellow is one of the most prestigious honours of the IEEE, and is bestowed upon a very limited number of Senior Members who have contributed importantly to the advancement or application of engineering, science and technology bringing significant value to our society. Dr. Boyd was recognized for his contributions to the fields of nonlinear optics and photonics.
Paul Corkum receives an honorary PhD from Aarhus University, Denmark
Paul Corkum
2016
Paul Corkum receives an honorary PhD from Aarhus University, Denmark
Gerd Leuchs elected as a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Gerd Leuchs
2016
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Gerd Leuchs was elected as a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Gerd Leuchs receives an honorary doctoral degree from the Danish Technical University (DTU) in Lyngby, Denmark
Gerd Leuchs
2016
On 29 April 2016 Gerd Leuchs received the honorary doctoral degree of the Denmark's Technical University (DTU) at Lyngby.
Ferenc Krausz elected as a member of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
Ferenc Krausz
2016
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The Board of the "Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina – Nationale Akademie der Wissenschaften" has elected Professor Ferenc Krausz, as a member in recognition of his "scientific achievements and personality".
Ebrahim Karimi appointed as the Canada Research Chair in Structured Light
Ebrahim Karimi
2016
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Karimi’s research will lead to a more efficient and compact way to structure light for applications such as quantum computation, quantum information, nano-sensing, and super-dense coding. Ultimately, these devices could open the door to developing ultra-secure communication schemes and ways of transmitting sensitive messages rapidly across the globe.
Paul Corkum elected as a foreign member of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Paul Corkum
2016
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Paul Corkum was elected as a foreign member of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Robert Fickler receives a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
Robert Fickler
2016
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Dr. Fickler was awarded this prestigious grant for his outstanding proposal on "Twisting Macroscopic Quantum Light - Advancing applications and foundations of bright squeezed vacuum by introducing orbital angular momentum of light".
Robert W. Boyd awarded the Charles Hard Townes Award by the Optical Society of America (click for more information)
Robert Boyd
2016
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Professor Boyd was awarded this honour for "for fundamental contributions to the field of nonlinear optics, including the development of methods for controlling the velocity of light, of quantum imaging methods, and of composite nonlinear optical materials."
Robert W. Boyd awarded the Arthur L. Schawlow Prize in Laser Science by the American Physical Society
Robert Boyd
2016
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Professor Boyd was recognised "For fundamental contributions to the field of nonlinear optics, including the development of approaches for controlling the velocity of light, of quantum imaging methods, and of composite nonlinear optical materials."
Robert W. Boyd selected as 2016-2017 IEEE Photonics Society Distinguished Lecturer
Robert Boyd
2016
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The IEEE Photonics Society Distinguished Lecturer Program was designed to honor excellent speakers who have made technical, industrial or entrepreneurial contributions to the field of photonics and to enhance the technical programs of the IEEE Photonics Society Chapters.
Vahid Sandoghdar elected as a fellow of the Optical Society of America
Vahid Sandoghdar
2015
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OSA Fellows are selected based on their overall impact on optics, as gauged through factors such as specific scientific, engineering, and technological contributions, a record of significant publications or patents related to optics, technical leadership in the field, and service to OSA and the global optics community.
Philip Russell awarded the 2015 IEEE Photonics Award
Philip Russell
2015
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Established in 2002, the IEEE Photonics Awarded for outstanding achievements in photonics.
Philip Russel elected as the 2015 president of the Optical Society of America
Philip Russell
2015
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Gerd Leuchs elected as a member of Senate of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
Gerd Leuchs
2015
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The Leopoldina’s Senate represents the interests of the Academy’s members before the Presidium and advises the Presidium.
Ferenc Krausz selected as 2015 Thomson Reuters Citation Laureate
Frenec Krausz
2015
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Thomson Reuters has selected Professor Ferenc Krausz, as a Thomson Reuters Citation Laureate for "his contributions to the field of Physics".
Paul Corkum receives the Lomonosov Gold Medal of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Paul Corkum
2015
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The Lomonosov Gold Medal, named after Russian scientist and polymath Mikhail Lomonosov, is awarded each year since 1959 for outstanding achievements in the natural sciences and the humanities by the USSR Academy of Sciences and later the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS). Since 1967, two medals are awarded annually: one to a Russian and one to a foreign scientist.
Paul Corkum selected as 2015 Thomson Reuters Citation Laureate
Paul Corkum
2015
Thomson Reuters has selected Professor Paul Corkum, as a Thomson Reuters Citation Laureate for "his contributions to the field of Physics".
Peter Banzer receives a Feodor-Lynen-Research-Fellowship
Peter Banzer
2015
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Peter Banzer receives a Feodor-Lynen-Research-Fellowship for Experienced Researchers awarded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Paul Corkum receives an honorary PhD from the Université Laval, Canada
Paul Corkum
2015
Paul Corkum receives an honorary PhD from the Université Laval, Canada
Paul Corkum receives an honorary PhD from Université de Sherbrooke, Canada
Paul Corkum
2015
Paul Corkum receives an honorary PhD from Université de Sherbrooke, Canada
Robert W. Boyd selected as 2015-2016 IEEE Photonics Society Distinguished Lecturer
Robert Boyd
2015
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The IEEE Photonics Society Distinguished Lecturer Program was designed to honor excellent speakers who have made technical, industrial or entrepreneurial contributions to the field of photonics and to enhance the technical programs of the IEEE Photonics Society Chapters.