ICO/ICTP Gallieno Denardo Award Winner 2014

Maria Florencia Pascual Winter (Argentina)

For her creative theoretical and experimental investigation of original schemes for coherent coupling of optical and microwave interactions in quantum memories for light, and for her commitment to the expansion of the scope of scientific international collaboration between diverse research groups.

John Fredy Barrera Ramirez (Colombia)

For his breakthrough contributions to the field of Optical Encryption and its potential applications, as well as his promotion of research and training in optics in Colombia, and dedication to public outreach.