Announcing Plenary Speakers for the 2025 LaserNetUS Meeting

PHOENIX, AZ—The 2025 LaserNetUS Meeting, scheduled to take place July 8-10, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, is honored to announce its exciting lineup of distinguished plenary speakers. This year, we bring together experts from multiple backgrounds, promising a compelling exploration of cutting-edge laser science and technology topics. Each keynote address will be 50 minutes, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session, allowing attendees to engage directly with these influential leaders.

Featured Plenary Speakers

1. Chang Hee Nam
   Professor Emeritus, GIST, Honorary Research Fellow, IBS
   With a PhD in plasma physics from Princeton, Chang Hee Nam has pioneered research in attosecond science and strong field physics. As the former director of the Center for Relativistic Laser Science, his insights will highlight the latest developments in laser-matter interactions.
   
   
2. Arianna Gleason
   Deputy Director HEDS Division, Staff Scientist, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
   Recently recognized with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) award, Arianna Gleason is a renowned expert in dynamic mesoscale materials properties. Her research spans geo- and planetary sciences to fusion energy. Her interdisciplinary approach will give attendees a comprehensive view of cutting-edge plasma physics applications in laser technologies.
   
   
3. Dustin Froula
   Distinguished Scientist, and Director of PULSE Division, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester
   With extensive experience in inertial confinement fusion, Professor Froula’s work on plasma physics innovations has garnered multiple awards. His address will delve into fundamental laser-matter interactions, offering valuable insights into ongoing research in the field.
   
   
4. Luis O. Silva
   Associate Professor of Physics, Lisbon Institute of Technology
   Leading the Laser and Plasmas Group, Luis O. Silva's expertise in ultra-intense laser interactions and high-energy-density science positions him as a key figure in revolutionizing plasma-based technologies. His talk promises to expand attendees’ knowledge of the leading edges in extreme plasma physics.

Join us at the 2025 LaserNetUS Meeting to learn, explore, and connect with these esteemed speakers as they illuminate the wide-ranging science surrounding laser technologies. With impactful discussions and collaborative opportunities, this event is a must-attend for professionals and students alike.

For more information and to register, please visit 2025 LaserNetUS Meeting | Home.

About LaserNetUS
Founded in 2018, LaserNetUS is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science initiative providing scientists access to a network of high-power laser facilities across the U.S. The program fosters collaboration and supports cutting-edge research in areas such as plasma physics, materials science, and particle acceleration.

Media Contact:
Dr. Chandra Breanne Curry
LaserNetUS Coordinator
ccurry@slac.stanford.edu