Professor Eggleton is an internationally-leading researcher and pioneer in the fields of photonics and optical physics research. His deep understanding of optical science, couple with both theoretical and experimental abilities, have enabled him to develope innovative and unique solutions to a wide range of fundamental and applied problems in the fields of photonic crystals, nonlinear optics and photonic devices. His research has consistently generated new science at the frontiers of optical physics and his seminal contributions have pioneered fundamental studies into the nonlinear optics of artificial man-made materials and have directly led to the realisation of new optical devices.