Los Alamos National Laboratory announced that three of its researchers have been awarded the Laboratory Fellows' Prizes. Yu Seung Kim and Rodman Linn were recognized for their research contributions, while Kirsten Taylor-McCabe was awarded the Fellows' Prize for Leadership, according to a press release by Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Mark Chadwick, deputy director for Science, Technology, and Engineering at Los Alamos National Laboratory, congratulated the recipients and thanked them for their contributions to the Laboratory and its mission. He stated, "This year’s Fellows’ Prize recipients exemplify the excellence in research and leadership we strive for at the Laboratory."
Rodman Linn, from the Energy and Natural Resources Security group at Los Alamos National Laboratory, was recognized for his groundbreaking modeling tools that have advanced our understanding of wildfire propagation and its national security implications. Linn's work has earned him multiple R&D 100 awards and recognition from agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and the Department of Defense, according to a press release by Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Yu Seung Kim, a researcher in the Materials Synthesis and Integrated Devices group, was acknowledged for his contributions to polymer-electrolyte membrane fuel cells and electrolyzers. Kim's innovative materials and expertise in material interactions, synthetic chemistry, and electrochemical characterization have greatly impacted the fuel-cell community and guided global research efforts in this field, as stated in the press release.
Kirsten Taylor-McCabe, from the National Security and Defense Program Office, received the Fellows' Prize in Leadership for her significant contributions in Global Security and Biodefense. Her leadership has played a vital role in reshaping the landscape of threat-related biomedical research and enhancing biosecurity. Taylor-McCabe's efforts have earned recognition from various organizations, including the White House, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the intelligence community, according to the press release.
The Laboratory Fellows' Prizes recognize the outstanding achievements of researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory and highlight their significant contributions to their respective fields.
