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“International Year of Light 2015″ by John Dudley

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Channel: The VELUX Group · 2015 · Science & Technology

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Lecture from the 6th VELUX Daylight Symposium “Daylight as a driver of change” that took place in London on 2-3 September 2015. For more information visit http://thedaylightsite.com

ABSTRACT

The year 2015 has been declared the International Year of Light by the United Nations General Assembly, and activities are underway worldwide in over hundreds of countries and reaching millions of people. The science and technology of light have revolutionized medicine, have opened up international communication, and are central to linking the cultural, economic and political aspects of the world. The International Year of Light aims to raise public and international political awareness of the importance of light for the future of global society and this introductory address will review achievements to date and describe planned legacy actions for the future.

John Dudley is a Professor of Physics working at the CNRS Research Institute FEMTO-ST in Besancon, France. His research covers broad areas of optical science and he has published over 500 contributions in journals & conference proceedings, and delivered over 120 invited talks at major conferences. He regularly speaks on topics including: his own research; current research trends in photonics; extreme events in nature; public outreach & education; career development. He has won numerous awards and fellowships, including the Médaille d’Argent of the national French research agency CNRS, the SPIE President’s Award and the Hopkins Leadership Award of the Optical Society OSA. He served as the President of the European Physical Society for a two year term from April 2013-March 2015. In 2009, he initiated the International Year of Light & Light-based Technologies 2015 and currently serves as Chair of its international Steering Committee.

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