IEEE Fellow Steven P. DenBaars is honored with the 2026 IEEE NICK HOLONYAK, JR. MEDAL FOR SEMICONDUCTOR OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGIES

2026
IEEE NICK HOLONYAK, JR. MEDAL FOR SEMICONDUCTOR OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGIES

Sponsored by Friends of Nick Holonyak, Jr.

“For seminal contributions to compound semiconductor optoelectronics, including high-efficiency visible light-emitting diodes, lasers, and LED displays.”

IEEE Fellow Steven P. DenBaars — UC Santa Barbara

DenBaars is honored for pioneering gallium nitride semiconductors and LED technologies that enable the bright, energy-efficient lighting used in homes, smartphones, automotive headlights, and large-scale displays. Full bio coming soon…