Since 2001, Mike Simpson has been a group leader for the Nanofabrication Research Laboratory and theme leader in the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences. His research focus includes noise biology, nano-enabled synthetic biology and controlled synthesis and directed assembly of carbon nanostructures.
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2014
2009
For contributions to the methodology for electronic structure calculations and in applications to diverse classes of materials.
2006
For his leadership in light-water reactor development, reactor safety, and the disposition of uranium waste.
1999
For pioneering accomplishments in the fields of global optimization, artificial neural networks, and high performance computing based on quantum devices.
1989
For basic studies in the fracture of and toughening mechanisms in ceramics and ceramic composites, in the establishment of the relationships between microstructure and composition and mechanical behavior, and in the development of advanced ceramic materials.
1983
For internationally recognized contributions to understanding the late effects of radiation, radiation carcinogenesis