A Distinguished Professorship in Optics is one of the highest academic honors a university can bestow upon a faculty member. It recognizes exceptional achievement in optical science, including groundbreaking research, teaching, and contributions to the advancement of the field.

At the University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics, the Kidger-Moore Distinguished Professorship in Optics is an endowed faculty position established through the generosity of Tina E. Kidger and Emery L. Moore. It honors outstanding academic leadership and supports continued excellence in optics research and education, while creating a lasting legacy in their names.

James M. Zavislan ’81, ’88 (PhD) was named the inaugural holder of this prestigious professorship, recognizing his significant contributions to optical science and imaging technology.

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The Kidger-Moore Distinguished Professorship in Optics | University of Rochester

The University of Rochester has named James M. Zavislan ’81, ’88 (PhD) the inaugural Kidger-Moore Distinguished Professor in Optics. An accomplished researcher, inventor, and educator, Zavislan brings extensive expertise in optical engineering and biomedical imaging to this prestigious appointment.

Honoring the Legacy of Emery L. Moore | University of Rochester

Tina Kidger recently visited the University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics, where Professor Tom Brown showed her a memorial exhibit honoring her late husband, Emery L. Moore. The display celebrates Emery’s distinguished career, contributions to optics, and enduring legacy in the field.