I know the truth. You are free to discount the information I have provided.
The professors can verify the 3 pieces of information without having any NDA info. That's the whole issue you are questioning. I've given you a way to verify it yourself - your reply makes no sense.
Obviously the optical world will have an opinion on those awards, polymers, and Lightwave. Since you doubt what I found - I encourage you to go find out for yourself.