Prof. Theo Siegrist (M Wallheiser/FAMU-FSU Engineering)
Theo Siegrist, a chemical and biomedical engineering professor at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, was recently elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL). Siegrist was selected for his contributions to materials physics, materials chemistry and solid-state chemistry.
“It is a great honor to become a member of the ASEMFL and have the impact of my research recognized by my peers,” Siegrist said. “My materials science and engineering expertise fits well within the organization’s goals.”
Founded in 2018, the academy informs Floridians of current and future science, engineering and medicine issues and addresses the associated challenges. The organization provides unbiased expertise for issues that concern the state and helps facilitate scientific interactions.
Siegrist’s work has been impactful in different fields and was instrumental in characterizing the high Tc superconductors used in fusion technology and in development at the Applied Superconductivity Center at the college.
“The general thrust in synthesizing and characterizing novel materials is crucial to developing novel devices that are expected to change our lives,” Siegrist said. “The research can be applied to energy conversion, energy storage, data processing and data storage.”
Siegrist, along with other honorees who work or live in Florida and have made a significant societal impact, will be honored at the academy’s annual meeting on November 3-4, 2023, in Orlando.
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