James P. Gordon Memorial Speakership

Foundation
James P. Gordon Memorial Speakership
Present on quantum information and optics at CLEO.
Program Prize
USD 1,500 honorarium
Foundation
Established in 2014, the James P. Gordon Memorial Speakership provides funding for an invited talk on Quantum Information and Quantum Optics at CLEO.
This program pays tribute to Jim's numerous high-impact contributions to quantum electronics and photonics, including the demonstration of the maser. It is endowed by the Gordon family and supporters of the James P. Gordon Memorial Fund.
Application Information
How To Apply
There is no application process. The honoree is selected by the CLEO Chairs.
Applicant Requirements
- Be an invited speaker at the CLEO conference
- Have a presentation related to quantum information and/or quantum optics
- Demonstrate high-impact contributions to quantum electronics and photonics
- Attend and present at CLEO
- Be recommended for consideration by a CLEO Chair
- Agree to let the Foundation use their picture, name and story in program marketing opportunities
Application Requirements
- CLEO Chairs will review all the invited speakers who fulfil the criteria and recommend a one recipient per year
- The recommendation of the CLEO Chairs is reviewed by the Optica Foundation for final approval
If you have questions, please contact prizes@optica.org.
2025 Recipient

Kartik Srinivasan
National Institute of Standards and Technology and the University of Maryland, USA
For their paper: “Chip-scale lasers and frequency combs based on wideband nonlinear integrated photonics”
Past Recipients
About the Endowment
Selection Committee
The recipient is selected by the CLEO Chairs.