Zhang Jing, a professor of optics and photonics at Shanxi University, was elected to the 2018 OSA (the Optical Society) Fellows Class, according to an announcement made by the OSA Board of Directors, on Oct 13.

Founded in 1916, OSA is the leading professional organization for scientists, engineers, students and business leaders who fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications and accelerate achievements in the science of light.

Fellows of OSA are selected based on several factors, including specific scientific, engineering, and technological contributions, technical or industry leadership in the field, as well as service to the OSA and the global optics community.

The OSA Fellow Members Committee reviews nominations submitted by current OSA Fellows, then recommends candidates to the OSA Board of Directors. No more than 10 percent of the total OSA membership may be chosen as fellows, making the process both highly selective and competitive.

Professor Zhang Jing now works as the director of the Institute of Optics and Photonics at Shanxi University, where he received his doctorate in optics and photonics in 2001. He has also published over 100 essays in several notable academic journals.