2008 Inventors of the Year Awards

This year, the NYIPLA is pleased to recognize two pioneering and worthy inventions.

Dr. Bernard S. Meyerson, from the IBM Systems & Technology Group, for his groundbreaking research in Si/SiGe technology and discoveries that led to the formation of device quality silicon-germanium (SiGe) films for use in ultrafast transistors.

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Dr. Pedro M. Buarque De Macedo, of Catholic University of America, for his research related to glass science that has resulted in a wide variety of beneficial applications, including fiber optics, defense fuels, disposal techniques for radioactive and hazardous waste materials, and improved high density foam glass materials that are stronger and lighter than concrete and may be more resistant to terrorist attacks or natural disasters.

Please join the NYIPLA as it congratulates and recognizes these two outstanding inventors for their contribution to society.