Awards

Dr. Kathryn Keenan is a leading expert in quantitative MRI whose work improves the accuracy, repeatability, and reliability of medical imaging.

An expert in cold-atom sensing and precision measurement with over 60 published papers and 7 patents, Dr. Stephen Eckel advances quantum enabled measurement science through breakthroughs that strengthen national pressure and vacuum standards.

Michael Gullans is an internationally recognized researcher leading the effort to turn noisy intermediate-scale quantum information processing into practical quantum computing.

David Sefcik, NIST Office of Weights and Measures (OWM), received the 2026 NCWM Distinguished Service Award.

"Reaching the Intrinsic Performance Limits of Wide Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detectors" has been recognized as one of the Best Oral Presentations of the conference in the Category YOUNG TALK.

For visionary and inspirational leadership in building the foundation for a robust 21st century quantum industry through science-based and industry-driven standards and sensors.

He developed wafer-scale fabrication processes in the BMF/NIST to integrate SNSPDs and photonics into ion traps for high-fidelity qubit state readout for scalable quantum computing platforms and characterized ion trap chips at cryogenic temperatures.

His election recognizes his extraordinary contributions to physics and quantum science, including pioneering advances in optical atomic clocks, precision measurement, and quantum many-body physics.

In recognition of his research that uses ultracold atoms to study a broad range of topics.

According to the Quantum 100 list, Ye is “recognized for his curiosity and hands-on approach to experimentation...He has built a world-class research program using light, atoms, molecules, and advanced optical tools to explore nature with precision."

For contributions to determining the Planck constant, enabling the 2019 redefinition of the SI.

For the development of the first imaging performance standard for millimeter-wave systems for security screening of humans.

Principal Investigators: Lilliam Ambroggio, PhD (CU Anschutz) and Jun Ye, PhD (CU Boulder) Using quantum sensing and advanced laser technologies, this project aims to develop a new breath test to help doctors quickly and safely differentiate between...

Michelle Stephens is being recognized in the Leadership-Management category for advancing the accurate measurement of infrared and optical radiation required for defense, climate, and fundamental science, such as determining the output of high-power...

Shannon Duff has received a 2024 Arthur S. Flemming Award in the Applied Science and Engineering category for her outstanding federal service in establishing a program to produce sensor arrays for measurements of the cosmic microwave background...

In recognition for his effective leadership of SC 45B/WG 17, as well as his role as project leader of IEC 62463:2024, Radiation protection instrumentation — X-ray systems for the security screening of persons.

Dr. Ryan Snodgrass is recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of cryogenics, particularly in the areas of pulse tube refrigerators and Gifford-McMahon cryocoolers.

For her outstanding contributions bridging statistical physics, thermodynamics and quantum information theory.

The award acknowledges Ye's groundbreaking work in optical clocks and frequency metrology, which has significantly advanced precision measurement and timekeeping. His contributions have deepened our understanding of fundamental physics and paved the...

For calculating fundamental quantum electrodynamical effects in atoms, leading the revision of the International System of Units, and providing the scientific community with adjusted values of the fundamental constants of nature.

My research in flow cytometry focuses on fundamental metrology challenges such as uncertainty quantification (UQ) and measurement comparability.

For pioneering advances in electro-optic frequency comb technology from ultraviolet to terahertz frequencies for spectroscopy, molecular dynamics, and remote sensing applications

For developing the novel sensors that enable the most advanced cosmic microwave background observatory to unravel the mysteries of the early universe.

For leveraging quantum physics to develop the world’s best standards for the ampere and kilogram, 2 of the 7 fundamental measurement units of science.

For the realization of the first single-photon detector integrated with an ion trap for the high-fidelity state readout of a trapped-ion quantum bit.