The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) is the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers and who show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology.
Established in 1996, the PECASE acknowledges the contributions scientists and engineers have made to the advancement of science, technology, education, and mathematics (STEM) education and to community service as demonstrated through scientific leadership, public education, and community outreach.
Nikolai Klimov is recognized for transformational research in photonic sensors for thermometry, dosimetry, humidity, and vacuum and for working with industry partners to bring these new technologies to the marketplace.
He is an innovative technology development leader and a highly collaborative team member who works across organizations both within and outside of NIST. His work has led to industry partnerships to bring his innovations to a large commercial marketplace. These collaborations are driven by Klimov’s ability to exploit the physics of nanoscale matter to design highly intricate and novel photonic devices, and produce them via development of state-of-the-art micro and nanofabrication techniques.