Joseph Fraunhofer Award / Robert M. Burley Prize 2014

Joseph Fraunhofer Award / Robert M. Burley Prize

Recognizes significant research accomplishments in the field of optical engineering.

The award was established in 1982 to honor Joseph Fraunhofer for his contributions to the field of optical engineering. The prize was added in 1992 in memory of Robert M. Burley, who exemplified many of the highest attributes of the optical engineer and was the first recipient of the Fraunhofer Award.

Fellow Juan Carlos Miñano: For discovery of exceptional new design methods and devices in both nonimaging and imaging optics over more than three decades, with special emphasis in freeform surface design.

He has been involved in optics research since 1982, initially in nonimaging optics (Solid State Lighting and Photovoltaics) and later in imaging applications. Since 1997, he has been Professor at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Later, he collaborated with LPI as a Senior Scientist. He co-founded the company Limbak. In 2010 he was honored with the SPIE’s Conrady Award and in 2014 was honored with the Joseph Fraunhofer Award/ Robert M. Burley Prize.