The SLL are delighted to announce the finalists for this year's Young Lighter.
- Elif Demirci, Marmara University / Istanbul Technical University - The Choreography of Light and Learning : A Pedagogical–Spatial–Lighting Framework for Circadian Design
- Hakeem Musa, Cundall - Born Into Light: A Circadian Lighting Framework for Premature Infants in NHS Neonatal Intensive Care Units
- Ola Kamel, Arup - Cultural Anthropology of Lighting
- Rita (Napassorn) Honghirun, XCO2 Energy LTD - Beyond Lux - From Lux Standards to Spectral Health Standards
“It has been a honour and a privilege to chair the judging panel for SLL Young Lighter 2026. We had an amazing collection of applicants this year and whittling it down from the first stage to the second stage, and then to the four finalists was extremely difficult. All applicants should be commended for their work. I'm looking forward to the final where Elif, Hakeem, Ola and Rita will give their presentations in person and I hope that as many of you as possible will join us.”
David Mooney BSc FSLL MCIBSE MIET, Chair SLL Young Lighter Panel, President Elect The Society of Light and Lighting
The in-person final is being held on Wednesday 21 October in London with the audience being given the opportunity to take part in the voting.
For more information and to register.
The competition has run for over 30 years and is for anyone under 30 years of age who is interested in light and lighting, regardless of background or education. For more information on the SLL Young Lighter Competition.
The winner will be awarded the prestigious title of SLL Young Lighter and a cash prize of £1000. Each finalist will also receive a cash prize.