OSC Leaders

From its beginnings in the 1960s to the present day, OSC's leaders have undeniably been leaders in the field. 

• Aden B. Meinel
  Founding director of the Optical Sciences Center
  1964-1973
• Peter A. Franken
  Director of the Optical Sciences Center
  1973-1983
• Harrison H. Barrett
  Interim Director of the Optical Sciences Center
  1983
• Robert R. Shannon
  Director of the Optical Sciences Center
  1983-1992
• Richard C. Powell
  Director of the Optical Sciences Center
  1992-1998
• James C. Wyant
  Director of the Optical Sciences Center
  1999-2005
  Founding dean of the College of Optical Sciences
  2005-2012
• Thomas L. Koch
  Dean of the College of Optical Sciences
  2012-present