ACerS is pleased to announce Yiquan Wu has been selected for Volunteer Spotlight, a program that recognizes a member who demonstrates outstanding service to The American Ceramic Society through volunteerism.
Wu is Inamori Professor of ceramic engineering at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. He received his B.E. in materials sciences and engineering from Wuhan University of Science and Technology, his M.S. in materials science from the University of Science & Technology of China, and his Ph.D. in materials from Imperial College London. He worked at Duke University and the University of Rochester as a postdoctoral research associate and assistant research professor, respectively, before moving to Alfred University.
Wu’s research focuses on advanced ceramic materials for energy, optical, and photonic applications. Transparent polycrystalline ceramics are a particular interest.
Wu has served ACerS in a variety of ways. He was conference chair of the 16th Pacific Rim Conference on Ceramic and Glass Technology, and he previously served as chair of the Basic Science Division and president of the Ceramic Education Council. Currently, he serves as a member of the ACerS Board of Directors as well as editor for Journal of the American Ceramic Society and as associate editor for International Journal of Ceramic Engineering and Science.
Wu has received several ACerS awards, including the ACerS Global Ambassador Award and the Global Star Award from the Engineering Ceramics Division. He is an ACerS Fellow and an Academician of the World Academy of Ceramics.
We extend our deep appreciation to Wu for his service to our Society!
