Dr. Todd Pittman elected as Fellow of the Optical Society

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:51:40 -0400

Dr. Todd Pittman, UMBC Professor of Physics, was recently honored as a 2020 Fellow Member of The Optical Society (OSA). Founded in 1916, OSA is the leading professional association in optics and photonics, home to accomplished science, engineering, and business leaders from all over the world. Dr. Pittman was one of 94 individuals recognized by OSA for their significant contributions to the advancement of optics and photonics. Dr. Pittman was specifically cited "for pioneering contributions to quantum optics and quantum information processing with photons."

“Being named an OSA Fellow is a singular honor and indicates a history of achievement in optics and photonics, and a reputation for service to OSA and our field,” said OSA President Ursula Gibson. “Congratulations to the 2020 Fellows Class, and our thanks to the OSA Fellow Members Committee, nominators and references for their continued support of this program.”

Additional details can be found at: https://www.osa.org/en-us/about_osa/newsroom/news_releases/2019/osa_announces_2020_fellows_class/