Laser Institute Announces Newly Elected Trustees for 2025-2027 Term

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL – November 7, 2024 – The Laser Institute (LIA), a global leader in laser safety, training, and industry advancement, is proud to announce the election of three new Trustees to its Board. Dr. Aiko Narazaki, Prof. Antti Salminen, and David Bothner will each serve a three-year term from January 1, […]

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The Laser Institute Appoints Shaun Oleson as Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL – November 8, 2024 – The Laser Institute (LIA) has announced the appointment of Shaun Oleson as Executive Director-Designate, set to fully assume responsibilities as Executive Director on January 1, 2025. This strategic leadership transition follows a November 3rd vote by LIA’s Board of Trustees. Until January, Oleson will work […]

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Dr. Koji Sugioka Honored with LIA’s 2024 Arthur L. Schawlow Award for Laser Science and Engineering

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL – October 19, 2024 – The Laser Institute (LIA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Koji Sugioka has been named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Arthur L. Schawlow Award in Laser Science and Engineering. This honor was conferred at LIA’s Award Ceremony held during the International Congress on Applications […]

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Dr. Peter Leibinger Named LIA’s 2023 Schawlow Winner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL – October 31, 2023 – The Laser Institute (LIA) is thrilled to announce the recipient of the prestigious Arthur L. Schawlow Award for 2023. This year, the award goes to the esteemed Dr.-Ing. E. h. Peter Leibinger for his outstanding contributions in laser technology, his commercial success, and his accomplishments […]

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The Laser Institute (LIA) Announces Retirement of Executive Director

Orlando, FL – 3/28/23 The Laser Institute, a nonprofit organization that promotes laser safety and education, announced that Dr. Nathaniel Quick has retired from his Executive Director position, effective February 28, 2023. LIA’s President Henrikki Pantsar says, “The organization has been managed by Executive Director Dr. Nat Quick for the past five years, and it […]

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