Prof. Dr. Pelagia Gouma, The Ohio State University, United States
Pelagia-Irene (Perena) Gouma is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of materials science and engineering. Currently serving as the Edward Orton Jr. Chair in Ceramic Engineering and Professor at The Ohio State University, she holds joint appointments in both the Department of Materials Science & Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. She earned her B.S. in Applied Physics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and advanced degrees in Materials Science & Engineering, including a Ph.D. from The University of Birmingham, UK. Throughout her career, Dr. Gouma has held prestigious academic positions, including faculty roles at the University of Texas-Arlington and the State University of New York-Stony Brook, where she also directed the Center for Nanomaterials and Sensor Development. A recognized leader in her field, Dr. Gouma has received numerous accolades, such as being elected a Fellow of The American Ceramic Society and delivering keynote addresses at global conferences. Her research interests are particularly focused on the development of advanced materials and sensors, with applications ranging from nanotechnology to environmental sciences. Dr. Gouma’s extensive publication record and contributions to various academic journals further highlight her significant impact on the materials science community.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Professor Pelagia-Irene Gouma is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given her remarkable contributions in the field of Materials Science and Engineering, with a particular focus on nanomaterials, nanosensors, and breathalyzer technology.
Education 📚
- B.S. Applied Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (1990)
- M.S. Materials Science & Engineering, The University of Liverpool, UK (1992)
- M. Phil. Organizational Management, The University of Liverpool, UK (1993)
- Ph.D. Materials Science & Engineering, The University of Birmingham, UK (1996)
Career Highlights 💼
- Sept 2017 – Present: Edward Orton Jr. Chair in Ceramic Engineering, Professor at The Ohio State University.
- 2016 – 2017: Professor at University of Texas-Arlington, Lead Scientist at UTARI.
- 2012 – 2016: Professor and Director, Center for Nanomaterials and Sensor Development at Stony Brook University.
- 2005 – 2012: Associate Professor, Director of Nanomaterials and Sensor Development at SUNY Stony Brook.
- 1997 – 2000: Postdoctoral Researcher, The Ohio State University.
Recognitions & Contributions 🏆
- 2019: Elected Fellow of The American Ceramic Society.
- 2021: Innovators Award, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University.
- 2018: Plenary Speaker, 17th IMCS, Vienna, Austria.
- 2016: Member of the National Academy of Inventors.
- 2011: Graduate of the Inaugural Class of NSF I-Corps Program.
Her leadership in the Materials Science & Engineering community has also led her to serve on various prestigious editorial boards, including the IEEE Sensors Journal and the Journal of the American Ceramic Society. 📜
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