MolES faculty member and NESAC/BIO Director David Castner was recently awarded the 2014 Rivière Prize from the UK Surface Analysis Forum. This award is presented to researchers whose work has had a major impact on other researchers in the field of surface analysis.
In naming Castner the 2014 recipient, the UK Surface Analysis Forum cited his “contribution to the study, analysis and understanding of biological and biomaterial interfaces. David has provided stimulus, guidance and encouragement to researchers working in this growing field and has been quick to recognize and investigate the potential of methods new to the area, such as SIMS, NEXAFS and non-linear optical techniques. Read More