Distinguished lecturer
Magnetics society selects UD professor for global outreach
9:24 a.m., Nov. 21, 2011--George Hadjipanayis, who is Richard B. Murray Professor of Physics and chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware, has been named a Distinguished Lecturer for 2012 by the IEEE Magnetics Society.
The society cited Hadjipanayis' international reputation in the field of magnetism and magnetic materials. He is the principal investigator on a three-year, multi-institutional research project, funded by a federal Department of Energy $4.4 million grant, to develop the next generation of high-performance permanent magnets.
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The research team is working to identify new materials that can be used to create magnets that are twice as strong as those currently in existence. Such magnets could be used in products including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, cell phones and headphones.
As an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, Hadjipanayis will travel worldwide to speak to scientific audiences and will deliver at least 20 lectures throughout the year.
"Your nomination was evaluated by a college of international leaders and experts in the broad fields of magnetism and magnetic materials and judged to be of significant interest to the community," the IEEE said in notifying Hadjipanayis of his selection for the honor.
"Additionally, your international reputation and speaking ability were found to be of a level of excellence that sets you apart from your peers."
The IEEE Magnetics Society is the premier organization for professionals in magnetics research and technology. IEEE is the world's largest nonprofit association for the advancement of technology for humanity, with more than 400,000 members around the world.
Article by Ann Manser
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