Vivan Ferry named 2027 Optica Fellow

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (10/26/2026) – Professor Vivian Ferry has been named a 2027 Optica Fellow! Ferry joins this class of 116 new members from 23 different countries. Optica Fellows are selected based on several factors, including outstanding contributions to research, business, education, engineering, and service to Optica and the Optica community.

Optica, Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, is a society dedicated to promoting the generation, application, archiving and dissemination of knowledge in the field of optics and photonics.

Ferry has been selected as a 2027 Optica Fellow, “for outstanding research on optical materials and light management for solar energy conversion.” Her research interests include light management in optoelectronic devices, nanopatterning methods, chiral nanomaterials, and tunable optical materials. 

Gisele Bennett, Optica's 2026 President, stated that, “These members exemplify excellence in our field. Their election by their peers is a testament to the significant contributions they have made and the impact of their work. We thank them for their dedication, service, and continued commitment to advancing our field."

Congratulations Professor Ferry! Learn more about her work at her research group’s website.