In this #ISSNAFStory, Prof.  Federico Capasso, awardeed with the 2023 ISSNAF Lifetime Achievement Awards, shares insights on blending fundamental research with practical applications and emphasizes that passion and curiosity are as crucial as intelligence in making a significant impact. 

Porf. Capasso is renowned for his pioneering work in optics, including the invention of the quantum cascade laser and advances in metasurfaces and metaoptics. 

With numerous accolades and honorary doctorates, his contributions have revolutionized the field.   

Prof. Capasso is an ISSNAF Founder and a member of the ISSNAF Honorary Board.