In making the selection, Optica notes that Dr. Nagarajan is "an insightful engineer and outstanding innovator and mentor" and mentions his "ability to move from concept to commercialization and deployment continues to have a profound impact" on the industry. Established in 1966, the Richardson Medal recognizes significant contributions to optical engineering, primarily in the commercial and industrial sector. It honors David Richardson's unique contributions to applied optics. "Congratulations to Radha on r ...