Professor Sharon Glotzer is one of two UM faculty members named to the 2011 class of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a prestigious society that recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions in scholarly and professional fields.

She is among 212 new fellows and 16 foreign honorary members, including scholars, scientists, writers, artists, and civic, corporate and philanthropic leaders.

Glotzer, the Stuart W. Churchill Collegiate Professor of Chemical Engineering, conducts research in the areas of computational nanoscience and simulation of soft matter, self-assembly and materials design. She has published more than 130 articles and presented nearly 200 invited talks and keynote lectures.

Glotzer also is a professor of materials science and engineering, macromolecular science and engineering, physics, and applied physics. She is active in science and technology policy and serves on many national advisory and study committees, including the National Academies' Solid State Sciences Committee.

From UM News Service