Foundation
Recognizing the best in optical networks at OFC
Application Information
How To Apply
By nomination throughthe OFC Program Chairs.
Important Dates
Opens 01 January 0001
Closes 01 January 0001
Applicant Requirements
- Be an invited speaker at the OFC conference
- Have a presentation related to optical networks
- Demonstrated high-impact contributions to optical networks
- Attend and present at OFC
- Be recommended for consideration by a OFC conference chair
- Agree to let the foundation record their onsite presentation and provide it at no charge through the Optica online media library and to use their picture, name and story in program marketing opportunities
Application Requirements
- OFC program chairs will nominate a maximum of two invited speakers who fulfil the criteria for eligibility
- OFC general chairs will review all recommendations and select a maximum of one speakership recipient
- The recommendation of the OFC General Chairs is reviewed by the Optica Foundation for final approval
2022 Recipient
Manya Ghobadi
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Recognized for her contribution to AI systems and optically interconnected networks, in particular, utilizing newly emerging photonic technologies in data centers.
Manya Ghobadi is an assistant professor in the EECS department at MIT. Before MIT, she was a researcher at Microsoft Research and a software engineer at Google. Manya is a computer systems researcher with a networking focus and has worked on a broad set of topics, including optical networks, data center networking, transport protocols, and network measurement. Her work has been recognized with the best paper award at the Machine Learning Systems (MLSys) conference, as well as the best dataset, and best paper awards at the ACM Internet Measurement Conference (IMC).
I am extremely honored to be receiving the Jane Simmons Speakership award. Jane's pioneering work at the intersection of industry and academia paved the way for my current efforts and those of many colleagues. I am betting on optical networks making a lasting impact on emerging applications, such as machine learning, and this award enables me to follow that vision.
About the Endowment
This speakership was created to honor the legacy of Jane M. Simmons and her high-impact contributions to optical network architecture, design and planning. The prize has been endowed by the Family of Jane Simmons.
