Ohno was cited, "for contributions to the field of color science," as it applied to SSL measurement, color perception, and the development of industry consensus standards.
The citation went on to say, "Yoshi is active in numerous lighting technical organizations including CIE, ISO, ANSI, and IESNA and serves on technical committees related to SSL within these organizations. Yoshi's contributions to SSL have shaped the entire industry and led to higher quality products and more rapid adoption and energy savings from SSL sources."