Photonics semiconductor expert Dr. Radha Nagarajan of Marvell wins 2024 David Richardson Medal from Optica

Marvell announced that Dr. Radhakrishnan (“Radha”) Nagarajan has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the David Richardson Medal by Optica. He is honored for the successful manufacturing and commercialization of InP and Si-based photonic integrated circuits for use as optical interconnects with a wide range of applications. In making the selection, Optica notes that Dr. Nagarajan is “an insightful engineer and outstanding innovator and mentor” and mentions his “ability to move from concept to commercialization and deployment continues to have a profound impact” on the industry. Established in 1966, the Richardson Medal recognizes significant contributions to optical engineering, primarily in the commercial and industrial sector. It honors David Richardson’s unique contributions to applied optics. “Congratulations to Radha on receiving the 2024 Richardson Medal. His leadership and vision are advancing optical engineering to new heights,” said Gerd Leuchs, Optica's 2024 President. “I’m honored to receive this year’s David Richardson Medal and thank Optica for this award,” said Dr. Nagarajan. “Driven by AI and data center infrastructure changes, the pace of innovation in optical technology is accelerating and it’s exciting to be on the frontlines.” “I am so pleased that Radha has been honored with this award, which he truly deserves,” said Matt Murphy, Chairman and C...