Sir John Pendry Awarded the Copley Medal by the Royal Society
Sir John Pendry, President of the International Advisory Committee of nanoGUNE since its inception, has received the prestigious Copley Medal by the Royal Society. This recognition, one of the oldest and most distinguished in the scientific field, highlights Prof. Pendry's exceptional contributions to science. Every year, Prof. Pendry visits nanoGUNE to participate in the annual Advisory Committee meeting, whose mission is to advise nanoGUNE’s management on the strategic direction the center should take.
The Copley Medal is a recognition of the scientific career and achievements of Sir John Pendry, who has made significant advances in the field of theoretical physics. His work has been fundamental in the development of metamaterials, structures that manipulate electromagnetic waves in ways not found in nature. Prof. Pendry is also a pioneer in the concept of the invisibility cloak, a technology that has captured the imagination of both the scientific community and the general public. These advances have opened new possibilities in areas such as optics and telecommunications.
Sir John Pendry has been awarded numerous prizes throughout his career, including the Kavli Prize in Nanoscience, and the Kyoto Prize for Advanced Technology. His influence and leadership in the scientific community are invaluable, and his recent recognition with the Copley Medal underscores his continued impact on the advancement of scientific knowledge.