II-VI Incorporated Congratulates Dr. Julie Eng and Chris Cole as Optica Fellows

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II-VI Incorporated (Nasdaq: IIVI) announced the election of Dr. Julie Sheridan Eng and Chris Cole to the 2022 Optica Fellows Class. This honor recognizes their significant contributions to optics and photonics. Dr. Eng, as Senior VP and GM, has advanced technologies in fiber-optic transceivers and 3D sensing. Chris Cole is recognized for his pioneering work on high-speed optical interfaces. II-VI's CEO, Dr. Vincent D. Mattera, Jr., praised their leadership and impact on the industry, highlighting their roles in supporting business growth in communications and sensing applications.

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• Dr. Julie Sheridan Eng and Chris Cole elected to 2022 Optica Fellows Class, enhancing II-VI's prestige.
• Recognition underlines II-VI's commitment to innovation in photonics, supporting business growth in key areas.

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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- II-VI Incorporated (Nasdaq: IIVI), a leader in engineered materials and optoelectronic components, today announced that Dr. Julie Sheridan Eng and Chris Cole have been elected by the Optica Board of Directors to its 2022 Fellows Class. Julie is Senior Vice President & General Manager, Optoelectronic Devices & Modules Business Unit, for II-VI, and Chris is II-VI Adviser.

Optica Fellows are members of Optica (formerly the Optical Society of America, OSA) who have served with distinction in the advancement of optics and photonics through their sustained contributions to education, research, engineering, business, and society. Fellows are elected annually by the Optica Board of Directors in a highly competitive process.

“The election of Julie and Chris to the distinguished ranks of Optica Fellows speaks to their lifelong scientific curiosity and technical ingenuity, as well as their outstanding career contributions as innovators in photonics, most notably for datacom transceivers and laser arrays for 3D sensing, which are contributing to the growth of our business while enabling the convergence of communications, computing, and sensing,” said Dr. Vincent D. Mattera, Jr., CEO of II-VI. “Julie and Chris are among the heroes that have had a transformative impact on our industry and society, and so we couldn’t be prouder of their leadership and affiliation with II-VI. I wish to personally congratulate each of them on this recognition, one of the most prestigious and celebrated in our industry.”

Dr. Eng was elected for her contributions in technology development and productization of fiber-optic transceivers and 3D sensing VCSELs.

Mr. Cole was elected for pioneering contributions to architectures, specifications, standardization, and product development of 10G, 40G, 100G, 200G, and 400G optical interfaces.

The Optica press release announcing the 2022 Fellows can be found at this link.

About II-VI Incorporated

II-VI Incorporated, a global leader in engineered materials and optoelectronic components, is a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in communications, industrial, aerospace & defense, semiconductor capital equipment, life sciences, consumer electronics, and automotive markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, the Company has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. The Company produces a wide variety of application-specific photonic and electronic materials and components, and deploys them in various forms, including integrated with advanced software to support our customers. For more information, please visit us at ii-vi.com.

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FAQ

Who were elected to the Optica Fellows Class in 2022 from II-VI?

Dr. Julie Sheridan Eng and Chris Cole were elected to the 2022 Optica Fellows Class.

What contributions earned Dr. Eng the Optica Fellowship?

Dr. Eng was recognized for her contributions to technology development in fiber-optic transceivers and 3D sensing VCSELs.

What achievements led Chris Cole to be named an Optica Fellow?

Chris Cole was acknowledged for his pioneering work on optical interfaces up to 400G.

How does II-VI benefit from the recognition of its leaders?

The recognition enhances II-VI's reputation in the optics and photonics industry, which can support business growth.

What does the election of II-VI leaders to the Optica Fellows signify?

It signifies their significant impact on the optics and photonics fields and reinforces II-VI's commitment to innovation.