News and Events

Dr. Ebrahim Karimi is named one of the 2019 elected Fellows of The Optical Society (OSA) and to the Global Young Academy. 

A pioneer and world leader in photonics, nanophotonics and quantum optics, Dr. Boyd has been elected a Fellow of the AAAS for his work in the field of Industrial Science & Technology.

Dr. Berini was elected a Fellow of the Society during their 17 September 2018 meeting in Washington, DC

Congratulations to Dr. Pierre Berini (CRPuO Director) and Dr. Jianping Yao (CRPuO member), on being elected fellows of the Royal Society of Canada! This is the highest distinction that can be given to a scholar, artist or scientist in Canada.

Dr. Pierre Berini is named as the University of Ottawa’s 2018-2019 Distinguished University Professor in recognition of his exceptional scholarly achievement, pre-eminence in a particular field of knowledge and solid teaching record.

Dr. Paul Corkum is the first Canadian to receive this distinction, the highest accolade of the United Kingdom’s Institute of Physics, which recognizes world-leading contributions to physics.

Professor Jianping Yao receives the 2018 R.A. Fessenden Award for his important contributions to the field of telecommunications engineering.

Dr. Hanan Anis is honoured for her contributions to the teaching and learning of the engineering profession within Canadian higher education.

3 members of the Centre for Research in Photonics receive the 2018 Early Researcher Awards, presented by the Ontario Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science.

In March 2018, Sir Peter Knight and 19 other members of the UK Quantum Delegation paid a visit to the CRPuO.