The IEEE Photonics Italy Chapter recognizes distinguished work by young Ph.D. doctors in the field of Photonics (laser, electro-optical devices, optical fibers, electro-optical techniques, quantum electronics and all those applications where lightwave technologies are the key) through presentation of an Award for the “Best Doctoral Thesis” discussed in an Italian University.

The Award consists in an honorarium of 500 Euro and a Certificate. The 2016’s Edition Award has been assigned to Dr. Vittorio Bianco ( CNR-ISASI).

The document of the Evaluation Commission will be published as part of next IEEE Photonics Society Italy Executive Committee report.