ALD Committees

The Academy's strength lies in its membership. Individuals contribute their skills and resources to the group by serving on its various committees. As a direct link to the membership, the Academy's committees work to impact current laser usage and future developments.

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standing and special committees of the board of directors

The President-Elect, working in collaboration with the current committee chairs and the Executive Director, has the responsibility of recommending committee chairs (in accordance with the Bylaws, Chapter IX) for the upcoming year in which the President-Elect moves into the position of President. The intent of this restructuring is to consolidate for effectiveness. Each committee will comprise ALD members with expertise to focus on the area indicated.

Committees

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Auxiliary Co-Chair

Lynn Atkinson
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Auxiliary Co-Chair

Angie Wallace
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2026 Conference

Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai
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Communications

Dr. Ali Obeidi
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Awards

Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai
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Constitution & Bylaws

Dr. Marina Polonsky
Don Patthoff

Ethics Co-Chair

Dr. Donald Patthoff
John Sulewski

Ethics Co-Chair

John Sulewski
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International Relations

Dr. Saleh Aria
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Laser Safety

Dr. Gerald Schoenborn
James Carrio

Regulatory Affairs

Dr. James Carriero
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Nominations Co-Chair

Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai
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Nominations Co-Chair

Dr. Walid Altayeb
John Graeber

Speakers Bureau

Dr. John Graeber
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Membership

Dr. Marina Polonsky
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Science & Research

Dr. Georgios Romanos
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University and Academia Relations

Dr. Natalia Elson
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Finance

Dr. Arun Darbar
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Future Site Selection Co-Chair

Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai
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Future Site Selection Co-Chair

Dr. Arun Darbar
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Strategic Plan Steering

Dr. Walid Altayeb
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Education & Certification

Dr. Arun Darbar
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2026 General & Scientific Sessions

Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai