Dr. Richard K. Brow, Curators’ Distinguished Professor of Ceramic Engineering and interim deputy provost for academic excellence, has received Distinguished Life Member recognition from The American Ceramic Society (ACerS). This is the organization’s highest honor.
Brow’s research in the physics and chemistry of inorganic glasses has been used in biomedical implants, fuel cell sealants, high-powered lasers and nuclear waste containment, among other applications. He has published more than 230 peer-reviewed journal articles, presentations, and book chapters and holds 14 U.S. patents. Brow has been an ACerS member for over 40 years and is an ACerS Fellow.
ACerS will present Brow with his award during the Materials Science and Technology conference in Pittsburgh in October. Read more.