Li Innovation Prize (OFC)

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Li Innovation Prize (OFC)
Be recognized for research excellence at OFC.
Program Prize
US$3,000
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The Tingye Li Innovation Prize is presented to the author of an exceptional accepted paper to OFC.
Application Information
How To Apply
Submit a paper to OFC and opt into the competition. Learn more on the conference website.
Applicant Requirements
- Have an accepted paper to OFC or a Post Deadline Paper (PDP) and must have "opted in" during the submission process
- Be a current early career member who has received a terminal degree within the last five years or will receive a terminal degree by the application deadline.
- Be responsible for and exhibit innovative ideas in their research
- Agree to let the Optica Foundation use their picture, name and story in program marketing opportunities.
Application Requirements
The submitting author must opt-in to the competition during the regular paper submission process.
If you have questions, please contact apply@optica.org.
2025 Recipient

Masanori Nakamura
NTT Network Innovation Laboratories
Masanori is recognized for his paper “628 Gb/s Net Bitrate IMDD Transmission Using Ultra-Broadband InP-DHBT-Based Electrical Mixer With Upper-Sideband Gain-Enhanced Mode”
Past Recipients
Contributors
This honor is endowed by Alliance Fiber Optic Products, Inc., AT&T, Optica, the IEEE Photonics Society, the IEEE Communications Society, Thorlabs, Inc., the Li family and supporters of the Tingye Li Memorial Fund.
About the Endowment
Established in 2013, the Li Innovation Prize honors the global impact Tingye Li made to laser science and optical fiber communications.
Selection Committee
The recipient is selected by the OFC conference chairs.