HONORS AND AWARDS [COMPLETE LIST]

    1. Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Appointment, The highest rank and honor bestowed on University of Connecticut faculty, 2004-
    2. The Quantum Electronics and Optics Prize for Applied Aspects by the European Physical Society (2015)
    3. George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Hall of Fame Award, the university’s highest honor for its alumni in engineering, 2016.
    4. The following paper was awarded the Fumio Okano Best Paper Prize sponsored by Japan Broadcast Co [NHK-ES]; Pla, P. Latorre-Carmona, E. Salvador-Balaguer, B. Javidi,”Integral imaging acquisition and processing for human gesture recognition,” in Three-Dimensional Imaging, Visualization, and Display Conference 2015, Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 9495 (2015).
    5. Editorial Board Member, Proceedings of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Journal (ranked number 1 among all electrical and electronics engineering journals), January 2007-2014
    6. Advisory Board of the IEEE Photonics Journal, 2013-2015
    7. 2015 OSA Outstanding Reviewer Recognition selected by the Editors-in-Chief of all the Optical Society (OSA) core publications and journals.
    8. The paper entitled, “Quasi noise-free digital holography,” published by Nature’s Light: Science & Applications was highlighted in the e-magazine “Light World.”
    9. The following paper was awarded the Fumio Okano Best Paper Prize sponsored by Japan Broadcast Co [NHK-ES]; Manuel Martínez-Corral, Adrián Dorado, Hector Navarro, Anabel Llavador, Genaro Saavedra, Bahram Javidi,”From the plenoptic camera to the flat integral-imaging display,” in Three-Dimensional Imaging, Visualization, and Display Conference 2014, Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 9117, (2014).
    10. Javidi was the recipient of the Best Paper Award for his paper, 3D Imaging, Visualization, and Displays: Advances and New Applications,” presented at 2014 Information Optics and Workshop, sponsored by EPFL and The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Photonics Society in Neuchatel, Switzerland, July 2014.
    11. Xiao Xiao, Bahram Javidi, Manuel Martinez-Corral, and Adrian Stern, “Advances in three-dimensional integral imaging: sensing, display, and applications [Invited],” Applied Optics 52, 546-560 (2013) was named in March 2015 as the #2 top cited article according to Thomson Reuters’ Web of Science™ Science Citation Index Expanded over the last 2 years.
    12. Xiao Xiao, Bahram Javidi, Manuel Martinez-Corral, and Adrian Stern, “Advances in three-dimensional integral imaging: sensing, display, and applications [Invited],” Applied Optics 52, 546-560 (2013) was a Top Downloaded Paper in March 2015.
    13. The paper, Kaleel Mahmood, Pedro Latorre Carmona, Sina Shahbazmohamadi, Filiberto Pla, and Bahram Javidi, “Real-time automated counterfeit integrated circuit detection using x-ray microscopy,” Applied Optics 54, issue 13, D25-D32 (April 2015); appeared on the cover of Applied Optics Journal May 1 issue featuring Imaging Systems and Signal Recovery special issue.
    14. The paper entitled “Digital holographic microscopy for automated 3D cell identification: an overview” published in 2014 was chosen for the “2014′ Editor-in-Chief Choice Award” of Chinese Optics Letters, published by Optical Society of America.
    15. The Optical Society of America [OSA] made a press release on the paper, Markman, J. Wang, and B. Javidi, “3D Integral Imaging Displays Using a Quick-Response Encoded Elemental Image Array,” Optica, November 2014.
    16. The paper, I. Moon, A. Anand, M. Cruz, and B. Javidi, “Identification of Malaria Infected Red Blood Cells via Digital Shearing Interferometry and Statistical Inference,”IEEE Photonics Journal, Volume 5, Number 5, October 2013 was selected by the editors to be highlighted at the IEEE Photonics Conference 2014, La Jolla, California in the ‘Hot Papers and Meet the Editors’ session, 12 October 2014.
    17. The paper [ Javier Traver, Pedro Latorre-Carmona, Eva Salvador-Balaguer, Filiberto Pla, and Bahram Javidi, “Human gesture recognition using three-dimensional integral imaging,” Journal of the Optical Society of America A, vol. 31, pp 2312-2320 (2014)] was #1 among the Top Downloads of the Journal in October 2014.
    18. The paper [Manuel Martínez-Corral, Adrián Dorado, Héctor Navarro, Genaro Saavedra, and Bahram Javidi, “Three-dimensional display by smart pseudoscopic-to-orthoscopic conversion with tunable focus,” Applied Optics, 53, Issue 22, , E19-E25 (2014)], Appeared on the Cover of Applied Optics-Display Technology-Optics Infobase, August 2014.
    19. The paper [Hong Hua and Bahram Javidi, “A 3D integral imaging optical see-through head-mounted display,” Journal of Optics Express, 22, issue 11, pp 13484-13491, June 2, 2014] was showcased on the cover of the OSA Digital Library Optics Infobase WEB Site under the heading “New goggle-like device may lead to 3-D augmented reality technology that minimizes visual fatigue”].
    20. The paper [Hong Hua and Bahram Javidi, “A 3D integral imaging optical see-through head-mounted display,” Journal of Optics Express, 22, issue 11, pp 13484-13491, June 2, 2014] was #2 among the Top Downloads of the Journal in June 2014.
    21. Light in Focus, The Optical Society News Release entitled, “Sight for Sore Eyes: Augmented Reality without the Discomfort-New goggle-like device may lead to 3-D augmented reality technology that minimizes visual fatigue,” based on the paper “A 3-D integral imaging optical see-through head-mounted display,” H. Hua and B. Javidi,Optics Express, vol. 22, Issue 11, pp. 13484-13491 (2014).
    22. The paper, Wen Chen, Bahram Javidi, and Xudong Chen, “Advances in optical security systems,” published in Advances in Optics and Photonics 6, 120-15 (2014) was a #1 cited article of the journal [Impact Factor of 10.11] between 2014-2016. [http://www.opticsinfobase.org/aop/issue.cfm]. *Source for Impact Factor and top cited articles is Thomson Reuters’ Web of Science™.
    23. The paper, Wen Chen, Bahram Javidi, and Xudong Chen, “Advances in optical security systems,” Advances in Optics and Photonics 6, 120-15 (2014) was a top (#3) download article. [http://www.opticsinfobase.org/aop/issue.cfm]
    24. Research Excellence Award, The American Association for University Professors (AAUP), 2012
    25. Elected Member of the Board of Directors of The International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), 2008-2011.
    26. Selected in 2003 as one of the nation’s top 160 engineers between the ages of 30-45 by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) to be an invited speaker at The Frontiers of Engineering Conference. Member, Frontiers of Engineering Alumni, National Academy Of Engineering (NAE), 2003-
    27. Invited Delegate, Global Grand Challenges Summit, organized by The National Academy of Engineering, The Royal Academy of engineering, and The Chinese Academy of Engineering, London, England, March 2013.
    28. The paper entitled, “Multispectral integral imaging acquisition and processing using a monochrome camera and a liquid crystal tunable filter,” published by the Journal of Optics Express, Vol. 20, Issue 23, pp. 25960-25969, 5 November 2012 was nominated by the editors and selected by The Optical Society of America among all its six major technical divisions to be showcased in Spotlight on Optics, November 2012.
    29. The paper entitled, “Tracking of Multiple objects in Unknown Background using Bayesian Estimation in 3D Space,” published by the Journal of Optical Society of America A, [Vol. 28, No. 9, pp 1935-1940, September 2011] was nominated by the editors and selected by The Optical Society of America among all its six major technical divisions to be showcased in Spotlight on Optics, February 2012.
    30. Selected by The Optical Society of America to be on the Journal of Applied Optics 50 Most Published Authors List, 2012
    31. Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Research Excellence Award, University of Connecticut, 2011
    32. Co recipient, Best Paper Award presented at Information Optics Workshop, sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Photonics Society, European Optical Society, Benicassim, Spain, June 2011.
    33. The George Washington University’s Distinguished Alumni Scholar Award, University’s highest honor for its alumni in all disciplines, 2010
    34. Founding Editorial Board, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)/Optical Society of America Journal of Display Technology, 2004-2010
    35. Co recipient, Best Paper Award presented at Information Optics and Photonics Workshop, sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Photonics Society, Helsinki, Finland, July 2010.
    36. Fellow, European Optical Society, 2010.
    37. Co recipient, Best Paper Award presented at the 3D imaging, Visualization, and Display conference, The International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) Defense and Security Symposium 2010, Orlando, Florida.
    38. Co recipient, Best Paper Award presented at the Workshop on Information Optics and Photonics 2009, sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Photonics Society, European Optical Society, Institute of Physics, Paris, France, July 2009.
    39. John Simon Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship Award, 2008
    40. Humboldt Research Award (Humboldt Prize) for senior international scientists presented by The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, 2007.
    41. 2008 Donald G. Fink Paper Prize, awarded by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) among all (over 150) IEEE Transactions, Journals, and Magazines.
    42. Best paper award, Information Optics Workshop 2008, sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Photonics Society, Optical Society of America (OSA), The International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), and CNRS, June 2008, Annecy, France.
    43. Technology Achievement Award from the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) in 2008.
    44. Lockheed Martin Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) Best Paper Award, 2008.
    45. Best paper award, Information Optics Workshop 2007, sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) LEOS, The International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Iceland Chapter, and University of Iceland, June 2007, Iceland.
    46. Optical Society of America (OSA) Travelling Lecturer, [frequently since 2008]
    47. The International Society for Optics and Photonics SPIE Visiting Lecturer, [frequently since 2008]
    48. Distinguished Lecturer, Northwestern University, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, 2007
    49. Dennis Gabor Award in Diffractive Wave Technologies, The International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), 2005
    50. Best Journal Paper Award, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Transactions on Vehicular Technology Systems, 2006
    51. Fellow, Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T), 2007-
    52. Fellow, The Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE), 2006-
    53. Fellow, Institute of Physics (IoP), 2006-
    54. Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), 2006-
    55. Fellow, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 1998-
    56. Fellow, Optical Society Of America, 1996-
    57. Fellow, The International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), 1993-
    58. Best Journal Paper Award, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology Systems, 2006
    59. Member, Connecticut Academy Of Science And Engineering (CASE), 2004-
    60. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Lasers and Electro-optics Society Distinguished (IEEE Photonics Society) Lecturer Award, 2004-2005
    61. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Lasers and Electro-optics Society (IEEE Photonics Society) Distinguished Lecturer Award, 2003-2004
    62. School of Engineering Distinguished Professor Award, University of Connecticut 2002-2005
    63. Best Journal Paper Award, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2002-2003
    64. University of Connecticut Alumni Association Research Excellence Award, 2002
    65. University of Connecticut Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award, 2002
    66. Connecticut Innovation Inc. (CII) Inventor Award, second place winner, 2001
    67. Excellence in Research Award, University of Connecticut, School of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, September 2000 (First Recipient)
    68. Invited presentation, United States Congress, sponsored by National Science Foundation, American Institute Of Physics, and Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF), 1997
    69. Eastman Kodak Company, Distinguished Lecturer, Weissberger-Williams Lecture Series, Rochester, New York, October 1996.
    70. Provost’s Economic Development Research Award, University of Connecticut, 1995
    71. National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award, 1990

    The Engineering Foundation and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Faculty Initiation Award, September 1987

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