Richard E. Riman, distinguished professor of materials science and engineering in the School of Engineering at Rutgers-New Brunswick, has been elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.
The academy announced its 2016 fellows today (December 13), including more than 94 presidents and senior leaders of research universities, as well as 28 Nobel Laureates.
“Professor Riman’s research in materials science has resulted in two promising start-up companies and has real potential for positively impacting numerous industries,” said Christopher J. Molloy, senior vice president for research and economic development at Rutgers. “Forward-thinking science like this is important for our economic future and we are pleased that Professor Riman is receiving such a prestigious national recognition.”
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