Craig Fennie
| Craig Fennie | |
|---|---|
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| Residence | Ithaca, New York, United States |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Fields | Materials Science, Condensed matter physics |
| Institutions | Cornell University |
| Alma mater |
B.E.E. (1993), and M.S.E.E. (1996), Villanova University, Ph.D. in Physics Rutgers (2006) |
| Doctoral advisor | Karin M. Rabe (NAS) |
| Notable awards | Fellow of the American Physical Society (2015), MacArthur Fellowship (2013), PECASE (2012) |
Craig J. Fennie (Irish: Craig Séamus Óg Ó Fiannaidhe) is an American scientist. He is currently a professor at the School of Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University.[1] Fennie is a physicist and materials scientist. He is best known for winning a MacArthur Award in 2013.[2]
Early life
Craig Óg grew up in a working class neighborhood of Philadelphia and attended Archdiocese primary and high school. He took nearly a decade off before going to graduate school. During this time he worked several jobs including being a bouncer.[3]
Work
Fennie's work combines elements of physics and chemistry in order to invent new materials with desirable properties.[4]
References
- ↑ "Faculty Profile - School of Applied & Engineering Physics - Cornell Engineering". Cornell University. Cornell University. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
- ↑ "Craig Fennie — MacArthur Foundation". MacArthur Foundation. 25 September 2013. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
- ↑ "Craig Fennie — MATERIALS DESIGNER".
- ↑ "Craig Fennie — MacArthur Foundation". MacArthur Foundation. 25 September 2013. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
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