Each year, the IEEE Board of Directors confers the grade of Fellow on up to one-tenth percent of the members. To qualify for consideration, an individual must have been a Member, normally for five years or more, and a Senior Member at the time for nomination to Fellow. The grade of Fellow recognizes unusual distinction in IEEE’s designated fields. 

Please join us in congratulating Prof. Joe Ford who has been elevated to IEEE Fellow for his contributions to free space optical imaging and communication technologies.