Yanan (Laura) Wang, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, was named a senior member of Optica, the leading organization for engineers, scientists and others interested in the science of light. The organization was formerly known as the Optical Society of America. Being named a senior member recognizes contributions in government, academia and industry. The honor was awarded to a class of 72 individuals in 21 countries. It recognizes Wang for more than a decade of contributions to optical science, device engineering and quantum technology. Wang was also inducted into the Early Career Board 2025 for Nano Letters, one of the top journals in the fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The most recent class included 55 of the top researchers from 16 countries.
March 30, 2026
