Jia G.
Lu
University of California, Irvine
2002
For advancing the frontiers of knowledge in spin electronics, considered to be the defining concept of 21st-century electronics, by her work on ultra-fast non-volatile electronics. Her work combines concepts in faster, more reliable electronics with nanotechnology. She transfers her research knowledge through education programs emphasizing outreach to underrepresented groups and by involving graduate, undergraduate and high-school students in physics, materials science and nanoscience
Directorate for Engineering (ENG)