October 13-16, 2025
Caribe Royale • Orlando, FL
ADVANCE PROGRAM
WELCOME to the 44th annual ICALEO!
It is with immense excitement and anticipation that I invite you to join ICALEO 2025, where we gather once again to advance the field of laser material processing. As the General Chair of this year’s conference, it is my honor to extend a warm welcome to each of you.
This year, we are delighted to host ICALEO in the sunny and vibrant city of Orlando, FL. Being the home of the LIA and renowned for its innovation and creativity, Orlando provides the perfect backdrop for the extraordinary developments in laser technology and applications that we will explore together.
Our program this year features an impressive lineup of sessions covering a diverse range of topics. From micro and nano processing to the capabilities of laser additive manufacturing, we will push the boundaries of what is possible. We will also delve into advancements in battery manufacturing, the evolving world of artificial intelligence, and how lasers continue to integrate seamlessly into these dynamic fields.
For those attending ICALEO for the first time, a special welcome to you. ICALEO is more than just a conference; it is a nexus of minds, ideas, and innovations. Beyond the formal presentations and posters, I encourage you to engage in informal discussions and networking opportunities. The spirit of discovery, collaboration, and community is a hallmark of the ICALEO experience.
I wish you a rewarding and enjoyable experience at ICALEO 2025 and look forward to the exciting discussions and discoveries that await us in Orlando!
2025 General Chair
Stefan Kaierle
Laser Zentrum Hannover
Stefan Kaierle studied electrical engineering and holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering, both from RWTH Aachen University. He is currently executive director of the Laser Zentrum Hannover and professor at Leibniz University Hannover. He has been a member of the Board of Stakeholders of the European Technology Platform Photonics21 since 2014, a member of the Board of Directors at Laser Institute of America (LIA) from 2013 to 2021, and Founding Executive Editor-in-Chief of the SPRINGER NATURE Journal Light: Science & Applications
Location
Welcome to Sunny Orlando!
This year, we’re gathering in sunny Orlando, Florida, which is far more than the most visited destination in the country. It is also a world-class business hub bringing together farranging industries with mind-blowing innovation thanks in part to our entrepreneurial culture and booming technology and medical communities.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field of photonics, ICALEO has something for everyone. Pack your bags, book your flights, and join us for an unforgettable journey into the future of lasers!
Visa Information
We recommend all non-US participants apply for their visas at least 3 months before the event. Find a Visa Letter Request Form, as well as more information on our website at icaleo.org/travel-information
Discounted Group Rate
When booking through ICALEO, attendees receive free guest room internet access, as well as complimentary breakfast in the ICALEO Breakfast Lounge with fellow on-site attendees each morning Monday through Wednesday, all at a discounted group rate of just $229 a night!
Students! Reach out to icaleo@lia.org for information on a special discounted room rate specifically for students.
Orlando’s Don’t Miss List: Walt Disney World; Universal Studios; Icon Park; Kennedy Space Center
Uncovering a Floridian escape where the sun is warm and the welcomes are even warmer, Caribe Royale Orlando is a destination that offers all the connection you could ever imagine right within reach. When booking through ICALEO, attendees receive a discounted group rate!
Additionally, staying onsite provides you with easy access to network with your LIA friends and fellow conference attendees.
Our Promises
What can you expect
What to expect?
ICALEO brings together the brightest minds, seasoned professionals, and pioneering researchers from around the globe.
Discover Cutting-edge Research: Immerse yourself in groundbreaking research presented by esteemed speakers and thought leaders who are pushing the boundaries of laser technology. From additive manufacturing and materials processing to medical applications and more, ICALEO covers the entire spectrum of laser-related fields.
Global Networking Hub: Connect with a diverse array of professionals from academia, industry, and research institutions worldwide. The ICALEO community is rich in expertise, ensuring you’ll meet the right people to expand your network.
Knowledge Enrichment: ICALEO offers a diverse array of technical sessions that provide attendees with in-depth knowledge and insights applicable to real-world challenges. Stay ahead of the curve and enhance your skills through engaging discussions led by experts in the field.
Who should attend?
ICALEO is designed for professionals, researchers, academics, and enthusiasts who are passionate about lasers and electrooptics. Whether you’re an industry leader, a distinguished academic, an aspiring expert, or a postgraduate student eager to explore the latest developments and trends, this event is for you.
Industrial leaders aiming to stay ahead in their fields, engineers focused on laser applications, and manufacturing experts interested in additive manufacturing and materials processing will find ICALEO invaluable. Researchers and scientists at the forefront of laser technology, from fundamental principles to groundbreaking applications, will uncover a wealth of knowledge and networking opportunities.
Medical professionals investigating laserbased advancements, entrepreneurs seeking innovation with lasers, educators wanting to stay updated with the latest in laser education, and policymakers shaping the industry’s landscape are all essential attendees.
Registration Registration online at icaleo.org/attend
Before June 10, 2025
Full Conference Registration
Member: $1099
Non-Member: $1199
Member Student: $695
Non-Member Student: $745
Single-Day Registration
Member: $475
Non-Member: $525
June 11-August 22, 2025
Full Conference Registration
Member: $1199
Non-Member: $1299
Member Student: $695
Non-Member Student: $745
Single-Day Registration
Member: $475
Non-Member: $525
August 23-October 11, 2025
Full Conference Registration
Member: $1349
Non-Member: $1449
Member Student: $695
Non-Member Student: $745
Single-Day Registration
Member: $475
Non-Member: $525
Registration prices will be increased on-site, so be sure to register early!
Full Conference Registration includes admission to all Receptions, Plenary Sessions, Technical Sessions, and the Awards Luncheon.
Single-Day Registration includes admission to Technical Sessions and Receptions on specific registration date only.
Other Registration Options
Media Partners/Cooperating Societies
If you are interested in becoming a media partner or are part of a cooperating society with LIA, please contact marketing@lia.org for more information on your registration options.
Guest Registration
We encourage guests to join us for the Welcome Reception, President’s Reception and the Awards Luncheon! Guest registration availability may be limited on site. Guest registration is $155 per guest.
Visa Applications
The Laser Institute (LIA) Members
Member pricing will be reflected after your unique discount code is entered. This discount code can be found under your LIA account profile
Please contact icaleo@lia.org with any questions.
We recommend all non-US participants apply for their visas at least 3 months before the congress. However, some consulates may have backlogs in scheduling visa interviews, so you should first contact the consulate to find out how long the wait is for an interview. For more information, visit the International Visitors Office.
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Agenda
Take a look at the events of this year’s agenda!
This year’s program committee has put together a thoughtful and exciting technical program. Thank you to all involved for your hard work and dedication to making ICALEO a special event!
Discover more about the week’s events in a detailed agenda on the following pages.
Take a look at what you can expect to be on the schedule for each day of the event!*
Sunday, October 12
Welcome Reception
Monday, October 13
LIA Laser Running Club
Hotel Attendee Breakfast
Chair Appreciation Breakfast
Opening Keynotes
Technical Breakout Sessions
President’s Reception
Tuesday, October 14
LIA Laser Running Club
Hotel Attendee Breakfast
Technical Breakout Sessions
Women’s Luncheon
Exhibitor Reception
Poster Gallery
Wednesday, October 15
LIA Laser Running Club
Hotel Attendee Breakfast
Business Panel
Technical Breakout Sessions
Awards Luncheon
Closing Keynotes
Farewell Ice Cream Social
Thursday, October 16
Field Trip - Kennedy Space Center
A Special Thanks to our International Advisory Board!
Katrin Wudy, Technische Universität München, Germany
Jared Speltz, University of Dayton, USA
Carlo Holly, RWTH Aachen, Germany
Barbara Previtali, Politecnico Milano, Italy
Markus Kogel-Hollacher, Precitec, Germany
Dr. Stefan Kaierle, Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V., Germany
Thierry Marchione, Caterpillar, USA
Gwenn Pallier, Cailabs, France
Dr. Henrikki Pantsar, TRUMPF, Inc., USA
Dr. Bo Gu, BOS Photonics USA
Prof. Yongfeng Lu, University of Nebraska, USA
Dr. Koji Sugioka, RIKEN, Japan
Klaus Löffler, Precitec, Germany
Eric Mottay, h-nu, France
Prof. Milan Brandt, RMIT University, Australia
Daily Agenda 2025
Program is subject to change.
Registration Hours
Sunday, October 12 - 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Monday, October 13 - 7:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday, October 14 - 7:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday, October 15 - 7:00am - 11:00am
The registration desk can be found at the entrance of the Convention Center.
Saturday, October 11
2:00pm LIA Officers Meeting (By Invitation Only)
Sunday, October 12
11:30am LIA Board of Trustees Meeting (By Invitation Only)
5:00pm Welcome Reception
8:00pm End of Day
Monday, October 13
7:00am
Hotel Attendee Breakfast
Chair Appreciation Breakfast
8:00am
Opening Keynote Session
10:00am Break
10:30am
Technical Session 1
Macro: Challenging Welding Applications
Micro: Surface Processing 1
AIMM: Monitoring and Control
LAM: Novel Processing Techniques for Laser Powder Bed
12:00pm Lunch Break
2:00pm
Technical Session 2
Macro: Beam Shaping in E-mobility
Micro: Ultrafast Laser Drilling
AIMM: Physics of Laser-Material Interaction
LAM: Innovation in Directed Energy AM
3:20pm Break
3:40pm
Technical Session 3
Macro: Diagnostics and Monitoring
Micro: Process Control
AIMM: Design and Process Optimization
LAM: Multi-Material AM Development
5:30pm
President’s Reception
8:30pm End of Day
Tuesday, October 14
7:30am
Hotel Attendee Breakfast
8:30am
Technical Session 4
Macro: Dynamic Beam Shaping
Micro: Surface Processing 2
AIMM: Laser-based Additive Manufacturing Processes
LAM: Advances in LPBF Process Development
10:00am Break
10:30am
Technical Session 5
Macro: Mixed Material Welding
Micro: Novel CO₂ Applications
AIMM: Numerical and Experimental Investigations in Welding
LAM: AM Surface Science
11:30am Lunch Break/
Celebrating Women in Photonics Luncheon (Exclusive Event)
1:30pm
Technical Session 6
Macro: Modeling of Beam Shaping Effects
Micro: Process Optimization
AIMM: Predictive and Physics-Informed Approaches
LAM: Material Feedstock Investigation for AM
2:50pm Break
3:10pm
Technical Session 7
Micro: Novel Applications
AIMM: Precision and Ultrafast Laser Processes
4:30pm Exhibitor Reception & Poster Gallery
8:30pm End of Day
Wednesday, October 15
7:30am
Hotel Attendee Breakfast
8:30am
Business Panel: Global Laser Market Overview
10:00am Break
10:30am
Technical Session 8
Macro: Beam Shaping in Micro Processing
Micro: Glass and Ceramic Processing
AIMM: Machine Learning for Laser Processing
LAM: Advances in Digital Processes for AM
12:00pm LIA Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon
2:15pm
Technical Session 9
Macro: Beam Shaping in Micro Processes for E-mobility
OS: Optics and Systems
3:15pm Break
3:30pm Closing Keynote Session
5:30pm Ice Cream Farewell
6:00pm End of Day
Thursday, October 16
7:00am Grab-n-go Breakfast
8:00am
Departure from Caribe Royale 9:30am Kennedy Space Center
2:30pm Depart for Hotel 4:00pm End of Day
Program
Get a sneak peak at this year’s program!
This conference brings together the leaders and experts in the field of laser material interaction, providing the world’s premier platform for sharing new ideas and discovering solutions. Through engaging plenary presentations, technical sessions, an industry business panel, and networking events, attendees gain insights into the forefront of laser technology.
Technology Focuses:
• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
• Beam Shaping
• Biomedical
• Brazing, Soldering, Bonding
• Cutting
• Drilling
• Glass/Ceramic Processing
• Modeling and Simulation
• Monitoring and Control (including OCT, AI)
• Optics and Systems
• Structuring, Ablation, Cleaning
• UV Laser and X-ray Processing
• Welding
This Year’s Keynote Speakers
The lead of the Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) Institutional Initiative at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will be giving a presentation on fusion energy.
MARTYNAS BARKAUSKAS, PH.D.
The CEO of Light Conversion will be giving a presentation on femtosecond lasers and their applications.
SHUNTARO TANI, PH.D.
The ECL Research Team Leader at Center for Advanced Photonics, RIKEN will be presenting on Artificial Intelligence in the photonics field
AJAY “AJ” P. MALSHE, PH.D.
The Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University will be presenting on laser applications in space.
TAMMY MA, PH.D.
Program Committee
Meet the 2025 ICALEO Conference Chairs!
Beam Shaping/Laser Macroprocessing
Beam shaping is emerging as a key trend in laser materials processing, enabling greater control, efficiency, and quality. While welding currently dominates its industrial applications, this track welcomes contributions across all macro-processing techniques - cutting, surface treatment, welding - as well as selected micro-scale studies where beam shaping plays a central role.
Track Chairs
Dr. Christian Hagenlocher
Universität Stuttgart
Gwenn Pallier Cailabs
Detailed information on presentations can be found on our event app or at icaleo.org/program.
Sessions at a Glance
Monday
Macro 1: Challenging Welding Applications
Macro 2: Beam Shaping in E-Mobility
Macro 3: Diagnostics and Monitoring
Tuesday
Macro 4: Dynamic Beam Shaping
Macro 5: Mixed Material Welding
Macro 6: Modeling of Beam Shaping Effects
Wednesday
Macro 8: Beam Shaping in Micro Processing
Macro 9: Beam Shaping in Micro Processes for E-Mobility
Artifical Intelligence/Modeling/Monitoring
The AI/Modeling/Monitoring track at ICALEO 2025 showcases the latest advancements in intelligent and datadriven approaches to laser processing. Sessions will highlight innovations in artificial intelligence, modeling, and advance monitoring techniques that are transforming how laser processes are understood, optimized, and controlled. Discover how these technologies are working together to boost precision and efficiency in laser materials processing across industries.
Track Chairs
Prof.
Carlo Holly RWTH Aachen University
Dr. Kandice Barros Ribeiro
University of Turku
Detailed information on presentations can be found on our event app or at icaleo.org/program.
Sessions at a Glance
Monday
AIMM 1: Monitoring and Control
AIMM 2: Physics of Laser-Material Interaction
AIMM 3: Design and Process Optimization
Tuesday
AIMM 4: Laser-based Additive Manufacturing Processes
AIMM 5: Numerical and Experimental Investigations in Welding
AIMM 6: Predictive and Physics-Informed Approaches
AIMM 7: Precision and Ultrafast Laser Processes
Wednesday
AIMM 8: Machine Learning for Laser Processing
Program Committee
Meet the 2025 ICALEO Conference Chairs!
Laser Materials Microprocessing
The Laser Microprocessing track focuses on how lasers are used at the microscale in electronics, energy, sensing, medical devices, and advanced manufacturing. Sessions will cover topics such as surface functionalization, high-precision drilling, and micro-welding of dissimilar materials. With contributions from both research and industry, the track offers a unique update on the state of the art in precision laser processing.
Track Chairs
Detailed information on presentations can be found on our event app or at icaleo.org/program.
Sessions at a Glance
Monday
Micro 1: Surface Processing 1
Micro 2: Ultrafast Laser Drilling
Micro 3: Process Control
Tuesday
Micro 4: Surface Processing 2
Micro 5: Novel CO₂ Applications
Micro 6: Process Optimization
Micro 7: Novel Applications
Wednesday
Macro 8: Glass and Ceramic Processing
Laser Additive Manufacturing
This track features research in all aspects of laser based additive manufacturing technologies and applications. Topics for this year’s conference reflect the diversity of the field, exploring emerging methods, equipment, materials, and system configurations across the spectrum of laser additive. From before a build begins, to post-process, and everything in between, presentations will approach the challenges of laser additive from all angles. Are more lasers always better? I think we all know the answer, but lasers are only part of the equation, and additive manufacturing has plenty of variables. Join us throughout the conference to meet leaders in the field, exchange ideas, and learn about the latest solutions in the world of Laser Additive Manufacturing!
Track Chair
Hicks Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
Detailed information on presentations can be found on our event app or at icaleo.org/program.
Sessions at a Glance
Monday
LAM 1: Novel Processing Techniques for Laser Powder Bed
LAM 2: Innovation in Directed Energy AM
LAM 3: Multi-Material AM Development
Tuesday
LAM 4: Advances in LPBF Process Development
LAM 5: AM Surface Science
LAM 6: Material Feedstock Investigation for AM
Wednesday
LAM 8: Advances in Digital Processes for AM
Adam
Jared Speltz University of Dayton
Eric Mottay h-nu
Student Papers and Posters
Each year, ICALEO encourage students from diverse academic backgrounds and institutions around the world to submit their work and be considered for the Student Paper Awards or Poster Presenter Awards. The bright young minds that participate have their work displayed during the conference, illuminating the great work of up-and-coming researchers and celebrating the brilliance and ingenuity of the next generation of laser pioneers.
Student Paper and Poster Organizing Chair
Dr. Markus KogelHollacher Precitec
Poster Showcase - This longstanding ICALEO showcase draws a crowd and inspires plenty of discussion. Join presenters as they answer your questions during the first hour of the Exhibitor Reception on Tuesday where posters will be displayed. Posters will be available for viewing throughout the conference and will also be judged by a panel.
BEAM SHAPING/LASER MACRO-PROCESSING POSTERS
Stabilization of Molten Pool Flow and Capillary Behavior through Beam Shaping in High-Power Laser Welding of Stainless Steel - Nakatani
Effect of Ni Coating Thickness on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Cu–Al Dissimilar Metal Welds Using Green Laser - Yoo
LASER MICRO-PROCESSING POSTERS
Effect of Beam Shape on TGV Process in Glass Core Technology - Ahn
LASER ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING POSTERS
Enhancement of Surface Quality in PBF-LB by Flat-Top Laser Beam Profile Control - Maeda
AI/MODELING/MONITORING POSTERS
Penetration Depth Classification in High-Speed Laser Welding Using Multi-Sensor Data and CNN - Shin
OPTICS/SYSTEMS POSTERS
All-Fiber Control-Free Coherent Beam Combining Amplification of Noise-Like Pulse Toward High Power Supercontinuum Light Source - Nomura
Optimization of the Wavefront Quality of Multilayer Optics for Ultrafast, High-Power Laser Systems at LCLS - Olgun
Highlights
Check out these key events!
Welcome Celebration
Sunday, October 12 | Time: 5:00pm
ICALEO’s welcome celebration is always a memorably festive affair that brings together longtime and new attendees for an evening of snacks, beverages, and live entertainment. The Welcome Reception is the perfect place to interact with the ICALEO Conference Chairs and mingle with your colleagues in a fun and relaxed environment at ICALEO’s kickoff networking event.
Appreciation Breakfast
Monday, October 13 | Time: 7:00am
Program Committee members and session chairs are invited to attend this informative start to the week’s events on Monday, October 13 at 7:00am. Both new and veteran session chairs will receive important session materials and audio-visual tips, along with any last-minute updates to the program. Please plan to arrive in time to fuel up for a strong start to an exciting conference.
LIA’s Laser Running Club
Monday, October 13; Tuesday, October 14; Wednesday, October 15 | Time: TBD
Enjoy an energizing sunrise run while catching up with your fellow early risers. A tradition begun by former LIA President Klaus Loeffler, the LIA Laser Running Club keeps you energized during the conference. Meet us in the hotel lobby with your Laser Running Club shirt on! If you are a newcomer, we will provide you with a shirt. Learn more about how to participate at the ICALEO registration desk.
President’s Reception
Monday, October 13 | Time: 5:30pm
ICALEO’s President’s Reception is a celebrated event hosted by this year’s LIA President Aravinda Kar. Taking place on Monday after the days sessions, you can expect the evening to be filled with good food, drinks, and fun!
Celebrating Women in Photonics Luncheon
Tuesday, October 14 | Time: 11:30am
Join us for an exclusive luncheon honoring the incredible women advancing the photonics and laser industry. This event will be a unique opportunity for women in the field to connect, celebrate each other’s achievements, and inspire one another. We look forward to celebrating the remarkable contributions of women in our industry with you!
(Exclusive Event)
Highlights
Check out these key events!
Laser Industry Exhibitor Reception
Tuesday, October 14 | Time: 4:30pm
Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres while sharing ideas with colleagues and suppliers. Discuss equipment and applications in a relaxed setting after the day’s technical sessions. To participate as an ICALEO sponsor or exhibitor, contact the LIA Marketing Department at marketing@lia.org.
Sponsors and Exhibitors registered as of September 5th in alphabetical order:
Aerotech
AIP Publishing
Amplitude Laser Group
AWL
Bloom
Board of Laser Safety
BOS Photonics
Cailabs
Civan Lasers
CREOL (UCF)
Directed Light
EKSPLA
Florida Photonics Cluster
Fluence Technology
Gentec Electro-Optique, Inc.
Haas Laser
Hypertherm
Kentek
LASEA
Headshot Booth
Laser Mechanisms
Laserline
Lasermet
Laservision
Light Conversion Ltd.
Lumentum
Maxphotonics Co. Ltd
n2-Photonics
NoIR Insight
Optoman
Ponticon
PowerPhotonic
Precision Laser Solutions
Precitec
Scanlab
Sill Optics/CourierTronics
Tamron Japan
TRUMPF Inc.
Poster Gallery
Tuesday, October 14 | Time: 4:30pm
*Sponsors are listed in blue font
For the first hour of the Exhibitor Reception poster submitters will be available by their poster to answer questions from judges and attendees. The posters will be displayed throughout the foyer and will remain up for the duration of the reception, so be sure to check them out!
Tuesday, October 14 | 4:30pm
We are offering free professional headshots during the Exhibitor Reception! Availability will be on a first come, first serve basis. Find the booth during the reception or an LIA staff member for more information.
Highlights
Check out these key events!
Business Panel Session
Wednesday, October 15 | 8:30am
The business panel at ICALEO brings together industry leaders to share insights on the global laser marketplace. This session will highlight key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of laser manufacturing, offering attendees a broad perspective on where the industry is headed.
LIA Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, October 15 | Time: 12:00pm
Enjoy a plated lunch as LIA and its partners honor the best of the best at the annual ICALEO’s Awards Luncheon. Be the first to congratulate the 2025 winners of the following awards:
Arthur L. Schawlow Award
William M. Steen Award
LIA Fellows
JLA Paper Award
The luncheon will also play host to LIA’s Annual Meeting.
Ice Cream Send Off
Wednesday, October 15 | 5:30pm
Enjoy ice cream and a final networking opportunity after the Closing Plenary to celebrate the close of the conference.
Your ticket includes:
• To-go breakfast and coffee service
Field Trip: Kennedy Space Center
Thursday, October 16
Join us on Thursday for an exclusive opportunity to visit and tour the Kennedy Space Center! Join the mission crew and walk through various exhibits and facilities, with chances to see the Rocket Garden, see the real Space Shuttle Atlantis, peruse the Astronaut Hall of Fame, explore the future with the Gateway exhibit, and more!
• Transportation to Kennedy Space Center
• Entrace to Kennedy Space Center - includes access to various programs, tours, and exhibits
• Transportation back to Caribe Royale
This is an additional ticket to be added on to your conference registration.
LIA Annual Awards
Arthur L. Schawlow Award
Outstanding Contribution to Basic and Applied Research in Laser Science and Engineering
The Arthur L. Schawlow Award recognizes outstanding, career-long contributions to basic and applied research in laser science and engineering leading to fundamental understanding of laser materials interaction and/or transfer of laser technology for increased application in industry, medicine and daily life. Examples of fields of contribution include the following in addition to many relevant topics:
• Laser spectroscopy and its application in materials processing and diagnostics
• Laser-aided materials processing
• Laser interaction with biological tissues
• Development of new lasers
The Schawlow honoree will be acknowledged at the LIA Awards Ceremony, during which the recipient will give an address.
Eligibility: Nominations are open to candidates who made outstanding contributions to basic and applied research in laser science and engineering. The recipient does not have to be a member of LIA but sustained service to LIA can be one of the additional contributions considered for the award.
Winner will be presented the award during the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 15th.
William M. Steen Award
Organizations with Significant Innovation in the use of Lasers for Advanced Materials Processing
The prestigious William M. Steen Award for significant developments in laser material processing is named after one of the early pioneers in the subject. Laser Material Processing is one of the growth points in modern manufacturing. To bring focus to the many developments taking place and to promote the development of new ideas the LIA is making awards for the top idea of the year as adjudicated by a prize giving panel.
In order to qualify the innovative development should have experimental proof of concept in the use of lasers or monitoring of laser processes and should fit one of the criteria stated below:
• Open a new area of application for lasers.
• Be of benefit to manufacturing with lasers.
• Solve a problem either particular or general by the use of lasers.
• Show some novel sensing system by using optics or when monitoring laser processes.
• A development in photo chemistry.
• A development in photo-therapies.
• A development in 3D printings with lasers
Winner will be presented the award during the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 15th.
LIA Fellows Award
LIA’s most Prestigious Level of Membership
The grade of Fellow is the highest level of membership in the The Laser Institute. It is awarded to recognize members of the institute who have:
- Attained unusual professional distinction in the LIA mission areas of laser science and technology, laser applications and/or laser safety, and
- Provided outstanding service to their field.
Nominations are open to candidates who must have practiced the profession of laser science and engineering in academia, medicine, industry or government for at least 10 years, and whose membership is current. For exceptional candidates, the Executive Committee may waive the eligibility requirements.
Winner will be presented the award during the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 15th.
Journal of Laser Applications (JLA) Best Paper Award Excellence in Laser Applications Research
The Journal of Laser Applications Best Paper Award is given annually in recognition of outstanding laser applications research to the primary author of a selected paper published in the journal in the preceding three years. Each Editor nominates a single paper in their topical area for consideration by the full Editorial team based on the quality and significance of the work. The winning author receives free registration to ICALEO and a Crystal Award.
Winner will be presented the award during the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 15th.
Poster Award Contest
Recognizing Poster Presentation
This longstanding ICALEO showcase draws a crowd and inspires plenty of discussion. Join presenters as they answer your questions during the Exhibitor Reception on Tuesday where posters will be displayed. Check the ICALEO proceedings for accompanying manuscripts from presenters who submit them for publication. Posters will be available for viewing throughout the conference and will also be judged by a panel.
Prize winners will be announced during the Closing Plenary Session on Wednesday, October 15th.
Student Paper Award Contest
Recognizing Student Excellence
Not only does the student paper contest illuminate the great work of up-and-coming researchers, but cash awards will be presented to the first-, second- and third-place winners in each contest. Student papers accepted for competition will be judged by an international panel based on originality of topic/material presented, scientific and technical merit, and presentation quality.
Prize winners will be announced during the Closing Plenary Session on Wednesday, October 15th.
To view deadlines and nomination forms, please visit www.icaleo.org/industry-awards.
Announcing the 2025 Award Winners!
The Laser Institute (LIA) is proud to announce the distinguished recipients of its 2025 Arthur L. Schawlow and William M. Steen awards as well as the induction of a new LIA Fellow, as formally resolved by unanimous vote of the LIA Board of Trustees.
Arthur L. Schawlow Award – Professor William (Bill) O’Neill
William M. Steen Award – Seurat Technologies
Induction to the Grade of LIA Fellow – Professor Antti Salminen
Read the full press release!
Nominate a deserving individual and organization! Email completed forms to awards@lia.org.
Thank You to Our Current Sponsors
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