Marco Peccianti - ILCC 2006

For his outstanding technical publications based on his doctoral thesis: Nonlinear Optical Propagation in Nematic Liquid Crystals visualizing the processes of nonlinear optics in liquid crystals and summarizing the essence of the physical processes involved in simple, clear, and elegant drawings. Advisor: Gaetano Assanto, University of Rome, Roma Tre (Italy)

Adam Fontecchio - ILCC 2004

For a stimulating web tutorial with interactive graphics on the uses of Fluorescent Confocal Polarizing Microscopy for 3D imaging of the liquid crystal director field.

Ivan Smalyukh - ILCC 2002

For a stimulating web tutorial with interactive graphics on the uses of Fluorescent Confocal Polarizing Microscopy for 3D imaging of the liquid crystal director field.

Hiroyuki Mori - ILCC 2000

For the introduction of a new concept to enhance large area displays using discotic liquid crystals that has been implemented by Fuji Film, Corp. with outstanding results in active matrix liquid crystal displays 15 inches and larger. Advisor: Phil Bos, Kent State University, (USA)

Mario Mueller - ILCC 1998

An educational and entertaining interactive tutorial on novel banana liquid crystals. Advisor: G. Heppke, Berlin Technical University, (Germany)