The startup AekoVera creates sustainable packaging solutions with innovative smart labels that change color to instantly indicate food spoilage, enhancing food safety and reducing waste. Aekovera has been selected to receive a 2500$ implementation award from the Penn Wharton Innovation Fund.
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Congratulations to Zahra Fakhraai for being elected as a 2024 Fellow of the American Physical Society
The APS Fellowship Program recognizes members who have made exceptional contributions in physics research, important applications of physics, significant contributions to physics education, or leadership in or service to APS. Each year, no more than one half of one percent of the Society membership is recognized by their peers for election to Fellow of the American Physical Society.
Congratulations, Professor!
A full list of 2024 APS Fellows is here.
Congrats to Kritika Jha for receiving the VIEST Graduate Fellowship in the class of 2024
VIEST (Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology) Graduate Fellows will receive financial support toward their graduate work in the form of a standard stipend, general fee, tuition, and health insurance for the 2024-2025 academic year and through Summer 2025. Additionally, each fellow may apply for up to $1,000 in funds to present their research at a conference.
Soft Support can Make Unexpectedly Stable Glass
“A team of researchers from Penn and the Brookhaven National Laboratory find a new way to manufacture stable glass.”
Report from BNL NEWS !
Soft support can make unexpectedly stable glass | Penn Today
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APS March Meeting 2024
Congratulations on Kritika Getting the DPOLY Fellowship!
Congratulations on Yueli Passing Her Ph.D. Thesis Defense!
Congratulation on Zahra Fakhraai’s Promotion to Full Professor!
We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Zahra on her well-deserved promotion to the esteemed position of full professor. This is truly a remarkable accomplishment and the result of her exceptional dedication, expertise, and contributions to the academic community.
Her passion for teaching and profound knowledge in her field always continuously impress surrounded people. Her ability to inspire and motivate students is truly remarkable which is also demonstrated by recent Provost Award for mentoring undergraduate students. She has a remarkable talent for breaking down complex concepts, making them accessible and engaging for learners of all levels.
Beyond her exceptional teaching abilities, her research endeavors have undoubtedly played a significant role in her promotion. Her groundbreaking research contributions have not only advanced the frontiers of knowledge in her discipline but have also had a profound impact on the wider scientific community. Her ability to conduct rigorous and innovative research is truly inspiring, and we believe that her work will continue to leave a lasting imprint in her field.
It is not only her professional accomplishments that make her exceptional, but also her genuine care and support for her students. She has always been approachable, patient, and willing to go extra mile to ensure our success.
Once again, congratulations to our advisor on this incredible achievement. Her promotion to full professor is a well-deserved recognition of her outstanding abilities, and we do hope her to inspire and make significant contributions in new role.