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Thursday, 25th June 2009 (3660 views)

A French physicist is to receive an accolade for his role in increasing the understanding of the structure of nanomaterials.

Dr Christian Colliex from Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, Universite Paris Sud at Orsay will be presented with the 2009 Holweck Medal and Prize in recognition of his achievements.

He has pioneered the use of the electron microscope to study nanomaterials - which are often produced using gold - and enable scientists to improve their understanding of the electronic structure of such materials.

Philip Diamond of the Institute of Physics explained that Dr Colliex has "a highly sophisticated understanding" of nanostructures.

"Christian Colliex is a dynamic and innovative researcher," Mr Diamond remarked, adding that he has "made pioneering contributions" in the sector.

The news comes following the announcement that Professor Chad Mirkin of Northwestern University's International Institute for Nanotechnology has received a $500,000 (£308,000) grant as part of a Lemelson-MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) award for nanotechnology research.

 

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