Per SPIE, Fellows are "Members of distinction who have made significant scientific and technical contributions in the multidisciplinary fields of optics, photonics, and imaging." Every year, select members are promoted to Fellows of the Society in honor of their technical achievements, service to the optics and photonics community, and service to SPIE.
Samuel has over 25 years of professional contribution to the optics and photonics industry. He leads Edmund Optics as its Chief Executive Officer and has helped Edmund Optics attain its reputation as a leader in customer service and technical solutions. In addition, Samuel serves as a strategic advisor and Board Member to several companies across the photonics and biomedical industries and chairs the Executive Advisory Group for SPIE. He is also a sought-after author of articles, seminar lecturer and expert panel member, and regularly guest lectures at several universities.
“We are very honored to have Samuel join the prestigious group of SPIE Fellows” said Marisa Edmund, Chairman of the Board and Chief Marketing & Sales Officer at Edmund Optics. "This is well deserved and reflects the significant accomplishments he has made, not only within our company, but within the industry as well."