The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has elevated Dr. Daniel L. Lau to the grade of Fellow, effective January 1, 2026, “for contributions to halftoning and 3D imaging.”
IEEE Fellow is the organization’s highest grade of membership, conferred by the Board of Directors on a select group of members whose extraordinary accomplishments in an IEEE field of interest are deemed fitting of this prestigious honor. The total number elevated in any one year does not exceed one-tenth of one percent of the total IEEE voting membership.
Dr. Lau’s research has spanned two complementary domains. In digital halftoning, his work on stochastic, frequency-modulated screening and green-noise dithering helped establish the theoretical and practical foundations for modern high-quality color printing. In 3D imaging, his contributions to structured-light scanning and phase-measuring profilometry advanced fast, accurate, and portable surface measurement now used across machine vision, biometrics, medical, and industrial inspection applications.
“I’m deeply honored to be recognized by my peers,” said Dr. Lau. “This reflects the work of many students, collaborators, and colleagues over the years, and I’m grateful to have shared the journey with them.”
Dr. Lau is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Kentucky and the founder of Lau Consulting, Inc. He has co-founded multiple companies commercializing 3D imaging research, including Seikowave and FlashScan3D, and holds dozens of U.S. patents in imaging and printing.