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Professor Sandu Popescu made a Fellow of the Royal Society

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5 May 2017

Professor Sandu Popescu has achieved the rare distinction of being elected Fellow of the world’s most eminent and oldest scientific academy in continuous existence, the Royal Society.

In total 50 distinguished scientists were elected as Fellows of the Royal Society. Four of these academics come from the University of Bristol. There have also been ten newly elected Foreign Members of the Royal Society, including Professor Robert Ritchie who is a Visiting Professor in the School of Physics.

The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of many of the world’s most distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, engineering, and medicine.

The Society’s fundamental purpose, reflected in its founding Charters of the 1660s, is to recognise, promote, and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity.

University of Bristol Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Hugh Brady, said: "We are delighted to celebrate the election of four new Fellows to the Royal Society.

"This a well-deserved honour for four of Bristol's most successful researchers who are not only at the cutting edge of discovery in their academic disciplines but also wonderful contributors to Bristol's inspiring and stretching research-rich learning environment."

Professor Tim Gallagher, Dean of Science at the University of Bristol, said: "This is terrific news and reflects, first and foremost, on the achievements of these people as individuals and as scientists. 

"It also reflects on the environment we offer here in Bristol that allows great people to realise their potential."

Venki Ramakrishnan, President of the Royal Society, added: "Science is a great triumph of human achievement and has contributed hugely to the prosperity and health of our world.

"In the coming decades it will play an increasingly crucial role in tackling the great challenges of our time including food, energy, health and the environment.

"The new Fellows of the Royal Society have already contributed much to science and it gives me great pleasure to welcome them into our ranks."

 

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