Kenneth J Button Award (2026 Winner)
Prof. Hartmut Roskos
Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany“For seminal work on THz emission from Bloch Oscillations, THz photodetectors, THz metamaterials, and THz solid-state detection and imaging.”
Young Scientist Award (2026 Winner)
Dr. Jens Neu
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, USA“For interdisciplinary and THz work on understanding novel materials for solar applications.”
Zhenyi Wang Prize (2026 Winner)
Prof. Yasaman Ghasempour
Princeton University, USA
“For achievements in the development of terahertz wireless communication and sensing systems.”
Exceptional Service Award (2026 Winner)
Prof. Peter Uhd Jepsen
Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, DenmarkBest Student Paper Award
Finalist Presentations
Presentation Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM MDT (UTC−6)
Venue: Patel and Michele, Sorenson
This meeting is separate from the finalists’ regularly scheduled conference presentations.
Each finalist will have 10 minutes for their presentation, followed by 5 minutes for questions and answers with the BSPA Committee.
Presentation Schedule
| Time (MDT) | Presenter | Paper ID |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 – 12:45 | Shunsuke Nagayama | 92 |
| 12:45 – 13:00 | Anna Schmid | 102 |
| 13:00 – 13:15 | Michael Aschenbrenner | 188 |
| 13:15 – 13:30 | Laurent David | 221 |
| 13:30 – 13:45 | Taichi Kawakami | 250 |
| 13:45 – 14:00 | Zachery Harris | 302 |
Important Information for Finalists
- Please arrive outside the meeting room at least 10 minutes before your scheduled presentation.
- Keep your presentation within the allotted 10-minute time limit.
- Email your presentation slides to Masahiko Tani at tani@fir.u-fukui.ac.jp by Monday, October 12, 2026.
- A computer will be available in the meeting room. If you cannot submit your slides by the deadline, please bring your presentation file on a USB flash drive.
- Your PowerPoint presentation will be shared via Zoom for BSPA Committee members attending remotely.
Best Student Paper Award Ceremony
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Awards will be presented at the conference banquet.
All finalists are encouraged to attend.
All finalists are encouraged to attend.