Prof. Dr. Niels Quack Contributes at CLEO 2026 and Receives Fellow Recognition

From May 17 to 21, 2026, the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO)—one of the world’s leading conferences on laser science and photonics—took place in Charlotte, North Carolina (USA).

North Carolina – bringing together approximately 2,500 participants from 40 countries, 90 exhibitors, and international experts from research and industry.

Our institute was represented on site by its director, Prof. Dr. Niels Quack, who actively engaged with the international academic community on several levels.

In addition to participating in the conference, Prof. Dr. Niels Quack contributed as a committee member for “Science & Innovation – Micro- and Nano-Photonic Devices” and served as Session Chair for “On-Chip Optomechanics” and “Thin-Film Lithium Niobate Devices.”

A particular highlight was his recognition as a CLEO Fellow 2026. The distinction honors outstanding scientific achievements and sustained contributions to research and technological innovation and represents one of the highest recognitions within the international scientific community.