The International Commission on Illumination (CIE) oversees a wide range of activities in the field of light and lighting. These initiatives include not just technical work but also educational activities, such as tutorials and workshops, designed to support the larger lighting community, including academics and professionals.
For quite some time, CIE has maintained a Technical Committee dedicated to lighting education, and it established a Standing Panel focused on educational matters. This panel has been operating since 2024, with the aim of enhancing educational initiatives in the field of light and lighting. The chair of the standing panel is Prof. Dr. Luoxi Hao, CIE Vice President Education.
CIE is especially committed to supporting young researchers in the field of light and lighting science. Through various initiatives, CIE provides opportunities for Master’s and PhD students to gain valuable experience and connect with the broader lighting community.
One of these initiatives includes awarding outstanding research. Every two years, at its biennial conferences, CIE recognises excellence in research through prestigious awards, including the CIE Best Paper, Best Student Paper, and Best Poster Awards. The Best Paper Award honors the most exceptional oral presentation, the Best Student Paper Award acknowledges the top research paper presented by a student, and the Best Poster Award recognizes the most innovative and impactful poster presentation. In addition to the awards, CIE also offers workshops focused on advancing global lighting education and networking opportunities to help young researchers engage with CIE leadership and their peers.
CIE also offers special rates for students in many CIE events, making participation more accessible to the next generation of lighting professionals and researchers. One such event is the CIE 2025 Conference, which provides numerous opportunities for students to engage with the international lighting community.
Keep an eye out for more announcements about this new CIE initiative through the CIE Website, our Newsletter and LinkedIn.