Department News

Michael Naughton elected Fellow of the American Physical Society

Prof. Michael Naughton (Physics), whose nanotech research has included devising a tiny sensor to unearth landmines, has been named a Fellow of the American Physical Society in its Division of Condensed Matter Physics.

The American Physical Society's Fellowship Program recognizes members who have made advances in knowledge through original research and publication; have been innovative in applying physics to science and technology, or have made significant contributions to the teaching of physics.

Prof. Naughton has been recognized for his contributions to the understanding of low dimensional electron physics through creative experimental studies of molecular organic conductors and superconductors in oriented high magnetic fields.

Each year, no more than one-half of one percent of the membership of the Society is recognized by peers for election to the status of Fellow in the American Physical Society. Competition for this recognition in the Division of Condensed Matter Physics is especially rigorous.

BC Physics now counts three APS Fellows on its faculty selected for this highly competitive honor, with Naughton joining Distinguished Research Professor Gabor Kalman and the department's chairman, Rourke Professor Kevin Bedell.