Queen's 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics
Stephen Hughes has been honored by the American Physical Society as 2025 American Physical Society (APS) Fellow, for his outstanding research work in nanophotonics and quantum optics.
The APS Fellowship Program was created to recognize members for exceptional contributions in physics research, important applications of physics, significant contributions to physics education, or leadership in or service to the APS community.
Professor Hughes was nominated by the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics Fellowship for "pioneering contributions to the theoretical understanding of light-matter interactions in semiconductor nanophotonics, nano-optics, and open system quantum optics."
Fellowship is a distinct honor signifying recognition by one’s professional peers. Each year, no more than one-half of one percent of the society’s membership (excluding student members) is recognized for election to the status of Fellow of the American Physical Society.