Three UC Berkeley Scholars Elected as Fellows of the Royal Society
Three UC Berkeley faculty members elected to UK’s Royal Society
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Three faculty members from the University of California, Berkeley, have been elected as fellows of the Royal Society, the UK's prestigious science academy. The new fellows include geophysicist Barbara Romanowicz, chemist Dean Toste, and computer vision expert Jitendra Malik, recognized for their significant contributions to science.
- 01Barbara Romanowicz specializes in seismology and imaging Earth's deep interior.
- 02Dean Toste focuses on developing catalysts and synthesizing complex organic compounds.
- 03Jitendra Malik's research includes computer vision and human vision modeling.
- 04The Royal Society, founded in 1660, elected over 90 new members this year.
- 05Sir Paul Nurse emphasized the international character of contemporary science in the new cohort.
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The Royal Society, the UK's national academy of sciences, has elected three faculty members from the University of California, Berkeley, as fellows: geophysicist Barbara Romanowicz, chemist Dean Toste, and computer vision expert Jitendra Malik. This prestigious recognition is part of the Society's annual election of over 90 new members from around the globe. Romanowicz, a Professor of the Graduate School in the Department of Earth and Planetary Science, is renowned for her work in seismology, particularly in imaging the Earth's deep interior through seismic wave analysis. Toste, chair of the chemistry department, is noted for his research on catalysts and organic compound synthesis. Malik, the Arthur J. Chick Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, has made significant contributions to computer vision, including high dynamic range imaging techniques. Sir Paul Nurse, the Society's president, remarked on the importance of this new cohort in showcasing the global nature of scientific advancements.
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The recognition of these faculty members enhances UC Berkeley's reputation in the scientific community.
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