Board of Directors
About Optica
Our officers each possess outstanding records of scientific achievement in the field of optics. The time and effort given by our elected representatives provide a strong foundation for the Optica's future.
As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to safeguarding the trust placed it is by our members and the optics and photonics community as a whole. Our commitment to unsurpassed quality and best practices in governance, accountability, and transparency, exist at all level of our organization. These values are most apparent in the dedication and perseverance of our elected officers.
If you are interested in getting involved with Optica, review the various volunteer opportunities available and select what best fits your interest areas. Volunteering provides opportunities to make connections, learn about research in your field, develop new skills, and shape the future of the profession.
Officers
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Michal Lipson
Immediate Past President
Columbia University, USA
Term: 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024
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Jens Biegert
Chair, Meetings Council
ICFO- The Institute of Photonic Sciences, Spain
Term: 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025
Aleksandra Boskovic
Director at Large Appointed
Corning Optical Communications, USA
Term: 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025
Judith Dawes
Director at Large
Macquarie University, Australia
Term: 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2024
Caroline Boudoux
Director at Large
École Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada
Term: 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2026
Michael Lebby
Chair, Corporate Engagement Council
Lightwave Logic, Inc, USA
Term: 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025
Susana Marcos
Chair, Publications Council
University of Rochester, USA
Term: 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024
Min Qiu
Director at Large Appointed
Westlake University, China
Term: 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2024
