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Featured AwardeeS 2023 Recipient Photo: 2023 Recipient of Max Swerdlow Award for Sustained Service to the Applied Superconductivity Community Robert George Buckley For sustained service to the applied superconductivity community that has had a lasting influence on the advancement of the technology, in particular: • For his leadership in the development and industrialization of high temperature superconductors internationally; • For the establishment and leadership of a sustained national research program in New Zealand in applied superconductivity over 28 years, • For his promotion of the commercialization of high temperature superconductivity through government-industry partnerships and for his role in the founding of HTS-110 Ltd. and • For his activities as an advocate for the field of applied superconductivity at the local, national, and international level. Acceptance Speech × Acceptance Speech × 2023 Recipient Photo: 2023 Recipient of IEEE Dr. James Wong Award for Continuing and Significant Contributions to Applied Superconductor Materials Technology Sergey Lee For continuing and significant contributions in the field of superconductivity materials research, in particular: • for development of successful synthesis techniques and detailed studies of Hg based cuprate superconductors in form of ceramics, single crystals and epitaxial thin films, • for development of a new high-pressure preparation route, synthesis and fundamental properties’ study of MgB2 superconductor single crystals, • for development of in-plume PLD approach that resulted in highly efficient tool to make ReBCO coated conductors, • for development of new ReBCO thin film recipes, in particular with Y2O3 nanoparticles, leading to establishment of large- scale industrial production of ReBCO coated conductors for disruptive industries like compact fusion. Acceptance Speech × Acceptance Speech × 2023 Recipient Photo: 2023 Recipient of Award for Continuing and Significant Contributions in the Field of Applied Superconductivity Tabea Arndt For her pioneering contributions and developments in the field of high temperature superconducting materials and large scale applications, in particular: • For developing first generation high temperature superconducting (HTS) tapes to very long lengths and towards highest industry standards for CERN LHC current leads and for superconducting Roebel cables in large scale power applications, and; • For her contributions to numerous high temperature superconducting first-of-a-kind applications, such as MRI demonstrator magnet, a fully integrated fault current limiter, rotating electric machine for power and propulsion applications and, for industrial applications, and, • For promoting the industry aspect of superconducting technology in many international organizations. Acceptance Speech × Acceptance Speech × 2023 Recipient Photo: 2023 Recipient of Award for Continuing and Significant Contributions in the Field of Applied Superconductivity Nobuyuki Yoshikawa For continuing and significant contributions in the field of small scale applications of superconductivity, in particular: • for conceiving and developing the adiabatic quantum-flux-parametron (AQFP) superconductor logic family – the most energy-efficient digital logic family demonstrated to date, • for the advancement of Rapid Single Flux Quantum (RSFQ) technology, especially with regard to logic synthesis, and the early development of TINY and CORE series superconductor microprocessors, • for the advancement of Josephson-CMOS hybrid memories – a practical, highly-dense memory solution for superconductor microprocessors. • for his leadership in the superconductor electronics research programs in Japan. Acceptance Speech × Acceptance Speech × 2023 Recipient Photo: 2023 Recipient of IEEE CSC Graduate Study Fellowship in Applied Superconductivity Sofia Viarengo Sofia is a PhD student in Energetics in Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy. Her research interest is the development of multiphysics numerical models for normal and off-normal operations for high-temperature superconducting cables for fusion, power transmission, and particle accelerator applications. She spent her second PhD year at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California, USA, where she focused on the CORC® cable design. As a member of the Applied Superconductivity Educational Foundation (ASEF) since 2022, Sofia enjoys taking part and organizing outreach events for young students worldwide. Since 2023, Sofia is a member of the IEEE CSC Young Professionals. Acceptance Speech × Acceptance Speech × 2023 Recipient Photo: 2023 Recipient of IEEE CSC Graduate Study Fellowship in Applied Superconductivity Carlota Pereira de Almeida Carlos Carlota, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Geneva, is dedicated to optimizing Nb-coated copper superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) accelerating cavities for the Future Circular Collider (FCC) at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). These cavities play a critical role in accelerator energy consumption. Matching the performance of bulk-Nb technology in these cavities would have far-reaching implications for the SRF field and accelerator technology in general, resulting in cost reduction and enhanced sustainability. Carlota is determined to capitalize on the promising findings she has achieved thus far and aims to further enhance the performance of these devices in the remaining two years of her research. Acceptance Speech × Acceptance Speech × 2023 Recipient Photo: 2023 Recipient of IEEE CSC Graduate Study Fellowship in Applied Superconductivity Raphael Unterrainer My name is Raphael Unterrainer, I’m currently working on my PhD in the position of project assistant at the Atominstitut, TU Wien. I started my scientific research on superconductivity early 2019 and plan to finish my PhD ath the end of this year. The focus lies on the experimental investigation of radiation defects on the superconducting properties of REBCO (Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide) coated conductors. The aim of my work is to gain a better understanding of the influence of defects and defect structures on the physical properties of high temperature superconductors, to allow the development of radiation resistant conductors for fusion and accelerator applications. In the third year of my research I published a letter in SUST on the influence of annealing temperatures on the superconducting properties of radiation damaged coated conductors and the prospects of this technique to increase the expected life time of fusion magnets. Apart from my research focus I am currently invested in the technical development of my research group, which is necessary to stay on the cutting edge. I do this in cooperation with my colleagues by steadily improving old and designing new measurement techniques and devices. Before my PhD studies, I did my master’s degree at the TU Wien starting in 2016 until late 2018. Besides the compulsory courses I was trained and worked at the thin film physics group, where I gained the necessary knowledge about process and measurement control technology, which still helps me today at developing new measuring techniques. In the scope of my work I developed, constructed and tested a high vacuum multi-layer sputter deposition system. My master’s thesis was based on the results I gained by using this device to research the capabilities of latent heat sinks based on aluminum-bismuth multilayers for the application in high power electronics. In these years I worked part time at a start-up on the development of an ultrasonic positioning system for divers to help me fund my studies. This working opportunity taught me much on the topic of signal processing . Besides my interest in physics, which is mostly satisfied by my field of work, I invest most of my spare time in volunteer work at the mountaineering club Alpenverein Wien. There I am currently co-chair and leader of the alpinist team. This allows me to spend a lot of my leisure climbing, mountaineering and paragliding in the Austrian alps, usually guiding a group of fellow alpinists. Acceptance Speech × Acceptance Speech × 2023 Recipient Photo: 2023 Recipient of IEEE CSC Graduate Study Fellowship in Applied Superconductivity Ross William Taylor Ross is a Ph.D. candidate in Materials Science & Engineering at the Paihau-Robinson Research Institute at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington. His research focusses on superconducting magnet design, the characterisation of bulk superconductors, and HTS flux pump devices. Acceptance Speech × Acceptance Speech × 2023 Recipient Photo: 2023 Recipient of IEEE CSC Graduate Study Fellowship in Applied Superconductivity Jintao Hu Jintao Hu received the B.Eng. (Hons.) and M.Phil degrees in electrical engineering from The University of Sydney and The University of Hong Kong in 2017 and 2019, respectively. He is currently working toward the Ph.D degree with the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge. His current research interests include HTS magnet in medical application and HTS technologies for aircraft’s electrical propulsion systems. Acceptance Speech × Acceptance Speech × 2022 Recipient Photo: 2022 Recipient of Award for Continuing and Significant Contributions in the Field of Applied Superconductivity Toru Ogitsu For continuing and significant contributions in the field of large-scale applications of superconductivity, in particular: •for the numerous contributions to the design, measurement and analysis of superconducting accelerator magnets for high-energy physics and medical applications, documented in an outstanding academic production, and in particular •for the development, construction, installation and commissioning of the superconducting magnet system of the J-PARC Neutrino Experiment, based on an innovative design of a combined functions superconducting dipole, and realized through significant leadership of a successful worldwide team effort. Acceptance Speech × Acceptance Speech × 2022 Recipient Photo: 2022 Recipient of Max Swerdlow Award for Sustained Service to the Applied Superconductivity Community Robert Fagaly • for his leading role in the development and commercialization of superconducting sensors in scientific, clinical and industrial applications; • for his leadership in the development and promulgation of standards in the applied superconductivity community; and • for his sustained service and leadership contributions to the IEEE Council on Superconductivity, the Applied Superconductivity Conference and the US Department of Commerce’s Technical Advisory Committee. Acceptance Speech × Acceptance Speech × Previous Next
For sustained service to the applied superconductivity community that has had a lasting influence on the advancement of the technology, in particular: • For his leadership in the development and industrialization of high temperature superconductors internationally; • For the establishment and leadership of a sustained national research program in New Zealand in applied superconductivity over 28 years, • For his promotion of the commercialization of high temperature superconductivity through government-industry partnerships and for his role in the founding of HTS-110 Ltd. and • For his activities as an advocate for the field of applied superconductivity at the local, national, and international level.
For continuing and significant contributions in the field of superconductivity materials research, in particular: • for development of successful synthesis techniques and detailed studies of Hg based cuprate superconductors in form of ceramics, single crystals and epitaxial thin films, • for development of a new high-pressure preparation route, synthesis and fundamental properties’ study of MgB2 superconductor single crystals, • for development of in-plume PLD approach that resulted in highly efficient tool to make ReBCO coated conductors, • for development of new ReBCO thin film recipes, in particular with Y2O3 nanoparticles, leading to establishment of large- scale industrial production of ReBCO coated conductors for disruptive industries like compact fusion.
For her pioneering contributions and developments in the field of high temperature superconducting materials and large scale applications, in particular: • For developing first generation high temperature superconducting (HTS) tapes to very long lengths and towards highest industry standards for CERN LHC current leads and for superconducting Roebel cables in large scale power applications, and; • For her contributions to numerous high temperature superconducting first-of-a-kind applications, such as MRI demonstrator magnet, a fully integrated fault current limiter, rotating electric machine for power and propulsion applications and, for industrial applications, and, • For promoting the industry aspect of superconducting technology in many international organizations.
For continuing and significant contributions in the field of small scale applications of superconductivity, in particular: • for conceiving and developing the adiabatic quantum-flux-parametron (AQFP) superconductor logic family – the most energy-efficient digital logic family demonstrated to date, • for the advancement of Rapid Single Flux Quantum (RSFQ) technology, especially with regard to logic synthesis, and the early development of TINY and CORE series superconductor microprocessors, • for the advancement of Josephson-CMOS hybrid memories – a practical, highly-dense memory solution for superconductor microprocessors. • for his leadership in the superconductor electronics research programs in Japan.
Sofia is a PhD student in Energetics in Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy. Her research interest is the development of multiphysics numerical models for normal and off-normal operations for high-temperature superconducting cables for fusion, power transmission, and particle accelerator applications. She spent her second PhD year at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California, USA, where she focused on the CORC® cable design. As a member of the Applied Superconductivity Educational Foundation (ASEF) since 2022, Sofia enjoys taking part and organizing outreach events for young students worldwide. Since 2023, Sofia is a member of the IEEE CSC Young Professionals.
Carlota, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Geneva, is dedicated to optimizing Nb-coated copper superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) accelerating cavities for the Future Circular Collider (FCC) at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). These cavities play a critical role in accelerator energy consumption. Matching the performance of bulk-Nb technology in these cavities would have far-reaching implications for the SRF field and accelerator technology in general, resulting in cost reduction and enhanced sustainability. Carlota is determined to capitalize on the promising findings she has achieved thus far and aims to further enhance the performance of these devices in the remaining two years of her research.
My name is Raphael Unterrainer, I’m currently working on my PhD in the position of project assistant at the Atominstitut, TU Wien. I started my scientific research on superconductivity early 2019 and plan to finish my PhD ath the end of this year. The focus lies on the experimental investigation of radiation defects on the superconducting properties of REBCO (Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide) coated conductors. The aim of my work is to gain a better understanding of the influence of defects and defect structures on the physical properties of high temperature superconductors, to allow the development of radiation resistant conductors for fusion and accelerator applications. In the third year of my research I published a letter in SUST on the influence of annealing temperatures on the superconducting properties of radiation damaged coated conductors and the prospects of this technique to increase the expected life time of fusion magnets. Apart from my research focus I am currently invested in the technical development of my research group, which is necessary to stay on the cutting edge. I do this in cooperation with my colleagues by steadily improving old and designing new measurement techniques and devices. Before my PhD studies, I did my master’s degree at the TU Wien starting in 2016 until late 2018. Besides the compulsory courses I was trained and worked at the thin film physics group, where I gained the necessary knowledge about process and measurement control technology, which still helps me today at developing new measuring techniques. In the scope of my work I developed, constructed and tested a high vacuum multi-layer sputter deposition system. My master’s thesis was based on the results I gained by using this device to research the capabilities of latent heat sinks based on aluminum-bismuth multilayers for the application in high power electronics. In these years I worked part time at a start-up on the development of an ultrasonic positioning system for divers to help me fund my studies. This working opportunity taught me much on the topic of signal processing . Besides my interest in physics, which is mostly satisfied by my field of work, I invest most of my spare time in volunteer work at the mountaineering club Alpenverein Wien. There I am currently co-chair and leader of the alpinist team. This allows me to spend a lot of my leisure climbing, mountaineering and paragliding in the Austrian alps, usually guiding a group of fellow alpinists.
Ross is a Ph.D. candidate in Materials Science & Engineering at the Paihau-Robinson Research Institute at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington. His research focusses on superconducting magnet design, the characterisation of bulk superconductors, and HTS flux pump devices.
Jintao Hu received the B.Eng. (Hons.) and M.Phil degrees in electrical engineering from The University of Sydney and The University of Hong Kong in 2017 and 2019, respectively. He is currently working toward the Ph.D degree with the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge. His current research interests include HTS magnet in medical application and HTS technologies for aircraft’s electrical propulsion systems.
For continuing and significant contributions in the field of large-scale applications of superconductivity, in particular: •for the numerous contributions to the design, measurement and analysis of superconducting accelerator magnets for high-energy physics and medical applications, documented in an outstanding academic production, and in particular •for the development, construction, installation and commissioning of the superconducting magnet system of the J-PARC Neutrino Experiment, based on an innovative design of a combined functions superconducting dipole, and realized through significant leadership of a successful worldwide team effort.
• for his leading role in the development and commercialization of superconducting sensors in scientific, clinical and industrial applications; • for his leadership in the development and promulgation of standards in the applied superconductivity community; and • for his sustained service and leadership contributions to the IEEE Council on Superconductivity, the Applied Superconductivity Conference and the US Department of Commerce’s Technical Advisory Committee.
