Ray Kostuk

I first met Steve in 1986 at the OSA topical meeting on holography in Hawaii. I was in the process of finishing my graduate degree and remember being a bit nervous about my presentation. Steve was one of the organizers and made me feel right at home inviting me to participate in many of the conference discussions and introducing me to many of the legendary figures in holography. This was typical of Steve who always tried to make you feel welcome and a part of things. Throughout the years he worked hard to strike a balance between the many diverse groups that make up the holography community and was one of the true statesmen of our field. I was deeply shocked to learn of his illness and passing and will greatly miss his guidance and friendship.

Professor, University of Arizona
kostuk@ece.arizona.edu
www.optics.arizona.edu/Faculty/Resumes/Kostuk.htm