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2011 Impact on Scientific Community
Jim Fredrickson and Moe Khaleel Elected to Washington State Academy of Sciences
Congratulations to Jim Fredrickson and Moe Khaleel, both of Fundamental & Computational Sciences Directorate, on being elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences. Jim and Moe are also PNNL Fellows.
Jim was chosen for his outstanding record of scientific accomplishments and national and international recognition. His research on environmental microbiology provides understanding of the roles of microbes in the biotransformation of radionuclides in the subsurface and in the cycling of metals. Results from his research have provided new mechanistic insights into how microbes alter the mobility of environmental contaminants at locations such as the Hanford site as well as how they weather and form minerals. He is co-principal investigator on two of PNNL's Scientific Focus Areas for the Department of Energy's Subsurface Biogeochemical Research Program and Genomic Science Program.
Moe was selected based on his international leadership in computational engineering sciences and fuel cell technology. He is known for his contributions to the development and deployment of solid oxide fuel cells and superplastic forming of aluminum alloys. As director of PNNL's Computational Sciences and Mathematics Division, Moe leads the effort to provide scientific and technological solutions through the integration of advanced computing, mathematics, and computational sciences to advance the Laboratory's science, energy, and national security mission areas.
The Washington State Academy of Sciences provides expert scientific and engineering analysis to inform public policy-making. Also, the Academy works to increase the role and visibility of science in the State of Washington. The Academy was established in 2005. (announced 6/1/2011)