Professor Witold Nazarewicz Elected IOP Fellow

December 1, 2004

The Institute of Physics in London has elected Professor Witold Nazarewicz as an IOP fellow. Membership as a fellow is reserved for elite scientists with notable achievements who have made outstanding contributions to the field of physics. Dr. Nazarewicz is an eminently successful nuclear theorist whose research focuses on the description of nuclei under extreme conditions. He is a professor in the UT Physics Department and is also the Scientific Director at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Holifield Radioactive Ion Beam Facility. Since 1994 he is a fellow of the American Physical Society. Dr. Nazarewicz is author or co-author of more than 225 research papers and he is listed by ISI as among the most highly cited physicists.

The Institute of Physics is a leading international professional body and learned society dedicated to advancing physics through scientific publishing, setting professional standards, and promoting the field through conferences and educational programs. IOP Fellows are known as corporate members and therefore have the right to vote in institute elections.

More Information:

Dr. Nazarewicz’s Home Page:
http://www.phys.utk.edu/faculty_nazarewicz.htm

Dr. Nazarewicz’s Home Page at ISI: http://hcr3.isiknowledge.com/author.cgi?&link1=Browse&link2=Results&id=2022

The Institute of Physics: http://www.iop.org/