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Rumford Medal 2008
Presented to Professor E. A. Hinds FRS of Imperial College
The Rumford Medal
The Rumford Medal is awarded biennially (in even years) by the Royal Society in recognition of an outstandingly important recent discovery in the field of thermal or optical properties of matter made by a scientist working in Europe, noting that Rumford was concerned to see recognised discoveries that tended to promote the good of mankind.
The 2008 Rumford Medal was awarded to Professor Edward Hinds FRS for his extensive and highly innovative work in ultra-cold matter and presented at theRoyal Society's Anniversary Day meeting on 1st December 2008 .
Commenting on receiving the medal, Professor Hinds said: "This is a wonderful recognition for our field and for all the hard work of everyone in the Centre for Cold Matter."
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