James Rondinelli Elected a 2023 APS Fellow
Rondinelli was cited for his contributions to research and the materials physics community
Northwestern Engineering’s James Rondinelli has been elected a 2023 fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).
Rondinelli, Walter Dill Scott Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the McCormick School of Engineering, was cited for innovative contributions in the theoretical understanding of structure-property relationships in novel materials; for leadership in exploiting these interactions to discover, design, and engineer transition metal compounds and their novel phases; and for leadership in the APS division of materials physics community. Each year, no more than one half of one percent of APS membership is recognized for election to fellow.
Rondinelli and his Materials Theory and Design Group work to understand and advance routes to direct atomic scale structure for electronic function control by reliably calculating the properties of materials — either previously synthesized or yet to be realized in the lab — using only chemical composition and structure as input. They formulate novel theories to address technical challenges and overcome materials disparities and strive to understand and manipulate materials at their most fundamental electronic structure level.
“I’m deeply honored – and thrilled – to be elected to this esteemed cohort,” Rondinelli said. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work of many students, post-docs, and collaborators. I’m incredibly grateful and thankful to work alongside such creative and inspiring individuals.”
Steven May (PhD ’07) was also elected a fellow. Currently a professor and head of the department of materials science and engineering at Drexel University, May was cited for significant contributions to the understanding of structural, electronic, and magnetic properties in complex oxide heterostructures.
Representing more than 50,000 members, the APS works to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy, and international activities.