We are thrilled to announce that Thiago Arnaud, an exceptional undergraduate member of the Optical Science and Nonproliferation Group, has been awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) award. This highly competitive and prestigious fellowship recognizes Thiago’s outstanding potential as a researcher and leader in materials science and engineering. He has demonstrated exceptional dedication and talent in laser-matter interactions, and we are proud to see him receive this well-deserved recognition. Thiago will undoubtedly make significant contributions to interdisciplinary materials science and engineering and continue to excel in his academic and research pursuits.

Congrats Thiago!