Institute of Physics awards 2012

(L - R) Professor Sir Peter Knight and Emeritus Professor Howard Morris

The Institute of Physics recognises Professor Steven Cowley and Emeritus Professor Howard Morris.

Two Imperial academics have been recognised by the Institute of Physics this year. Steven Cowley, Professor of Plasma Physics (Physics), has been awarded the Glazebrook Medal of the Institute of Physics for his leadership of the UK’s magnetic fusion programme and of Culham Laboratory, and for his contributions to plasma and fusion science. Emeritus Professor Howard Morris, Senior Research Investigator (Life Sciences), has been awarded the Franklin Medal and Prize for his contributions to mass spectrometer design, which revolutionised peptide sequencing.