Professor Vladimir Shalaev has received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of Southern Denmark at a ceremony on October 30, 2015. He was recognized for his research in the fields of plasmonics, nanophotonics, and spectroscopy, among others. He is world-renowned for his research in nanotechnology and has worked on the development of the world's smallest laser, among other things. This pioneering research is expected to have a significant impact on many fields - from cryptography to cancer treatment.