Laurence D. Marks
Laurence D. Marks is an American materials scientist known for his work in electron microscopy, crystallography, and materials science, particularly focusing on nanoparticles and the structure of thin films.[3]
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| Born | Laurence Daniel Marks 1954 (age 69–70)[1] |
| Nationality | American and British |
| Education | University of Cambridge |
| Known for | Marks decahedron Surface science Electron microscopy |
| Awards | ICSOS Surface Structure Prize (2017)
Warren Award (2015) Burton Medal (MSA, 1989) |
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| Fields | Materials Science and Engineering |
| Institutions | Northwestern University |
| Thesis | The Structure of Small Silver Particles (1980) |
| Doctoral students | Pulickel Ajayan (1989)[2] |
| Website | www |
Education
changeLaurence D. Marks received his Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, where he gained a foundation in the physical sciences. He later completed his doctoral studies at the University of Cambridge, obtaining a Ph.D. in Materials Science. His research during his Ph.D. focused on the structure and properties of nanoparticles, particularly utilizing advanced techniques in electron microscopy.[4][5]
Career
changeMarks has had a distinguished career in materials science, holding a faculty position at Northwestern University, where he has been involved in both research and teaching. His work is noted for contributions to the understanding of atomic-scale structures using electron microscopy.[6] Marks is especially known for developing new methods to study the atomic arrangements and physical properties of materials, particularly thin films and nanoparticles.[7]
Marks' research has played a key role in advancing the understanding of how materials behave at the nanoscale.[8] He has authored numerous papers in leading scientific journals, and his research has helped to shape modern approaches to studying materials using advanced microscopy techniques.[9]
References
change- ↑ "Curriculum vitae — Laurence Daniel Marks" (PDF). Northwestern University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ↑ "UQ Profile" (PDF). UQ. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20201023115317/https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/docs/public_cv/Marks-Laurence-CV.pdf
- ↑ "British Champions 1904 – present – English Chess Federation". web.archive.org. 2018-06-26. Archived from the original on 2018-06-26. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
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- ↑ "Fellows Database | Alfred P. Sloan Foundation". sloan.org. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ↑ "Professor Laurence Marks from Northwestern University of USA Visits SINANO----Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics,Chinese Academy of Sciences". english.sinano.cas.cn. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ↑ "Laurence Marks Receives Fulbright Award". Northwestern Engineering. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ↑ "Laurence Marks Receives Fulbright Award". Northwestern Engineering. Retrieved 2024-10-03.