Melissa Pappas
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has announced the election of Cherie Kagan, Stephen J. Angello Professor in Electrical and Systems Engineering, as an IEEE Fellow. This prestigious recognition is conferred upon IEEE Senior Members with exceptional records of accomplishments in fields of interest to IEEE, with a limit of no more than 0.1% of the voting membership being honored each year. Kagan is recognized for her outstanding contributions to colloidal nanocrystals and their integration into optical and optoelectronic devices.
Kagan serves as the Director of the U.S. NSF Engineering Research Center of the Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture (IoT4Ag) at Penn. With a background in materials for optical and optoelectronic devices, she has made pivotal advancements in understanding the chemical and physical properties of molecular and nanoscale assemblies, particularly in the context of their application in devices such as transistors, photodetectors, optical metamaterials and sensors.
Since joining Penn in 2007, Kagan has made lasting contributions to both academia and industry. Her research has led to innovative developments in charge and excitonic transport mechanisms in molecular and nanoscale materials and their use in devices, with direct applications in a wide range of cutting-edge technologies. Her work has garnered several prestigious recognitions including APS Fellow, MRS Fellow, Optica Fellow and NAI Fellow, as well as the Humboldt Research Award and Penn Engineering’s Heilmeier Award.
Kagan’s election as an IEEE Fellow marks a significant recognition of her exceptional career. IEEE Fellows are considered leaders in their respective fields, and this recognition underscores her contributions to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Kagan continues to influence the direction of research in electrical engineering, materials science, nanotechnology and optoelectronics.
Learn more about Kagan’s research here.