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Published as Author

B. Meyerson

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Dates

June 2, 1954 – present

Authorized Form of Name

Meyerson, B.

Additional Forms of Names

Meyerson, Bernard

Biography

Abstract

Bernard Meyerson is Vice President of Innovation and Global University Relations at International Business Machines (IBM) (2010-present). His research is on the preparation and analysis of novel semiconducting materials, with emphasis on correlating preparation techniques with resulting transport phenomenon in such films.

Important Dates

June 2, 1954Birth, New York (N.Y.).

1977Obtained MS in Physics, City University of New York, New York (N.Y.).

1980Obtained PhD in Solid State Physics, City University of New York, New York (N.Y.).

1980 – presentResearcher (1980-1992); IBM Fellow (1992-present); Chief Technologist, Technology Group (2001-2003); Global Semiconductor Research and Development (2003-2005); Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Chief Technology Officer, Systems and Technology Group (2005-2010); and Vice President of Innovation and Global University Relations (2010-present), International Business Machines (IBM)., Yorktown Heights (N.Y.).

2010Awarded George E. Pake Prize, American Physical Society.

Occupation

Solid state physicist.

Places

Birth

New York (N.Y.)

Graduate Education

New York (N.Y.)

Employment

Yorktown Heights (N.Y.)

Subjects

Science and industry.

Semiconductors.

Solid state physics.

Relationships

People

Colleagues

Armstrong, J. A. (John A.)

Both employed at IBM.

Branscomb, Lewis M., 1926-

Both employed at IBM.

Chaudhari, Praveen, 1937-

Both employed at IBM.

Demuth, Joseph, 1946-

Both employed at IBM.

Eastman, Dean E. (Dean Eric)

Both employed at IBM.

Fowler, Alan, 1928-

Both employed at IBM.

Gutzwiller, M. C. (Martin C.)

Both employed at IBM.

Hellman, Frances

Both employed at IBM.

Horn, Paul (Paul M.)

Both employed at IBM.

McGroddy, James C.

Both employed at IBM.

Institutions

Major Positions

IBM Research

Researcher; International Business Machines (IBM) Fellow; Chief Technologist, Technology Group; Global Semiconductor Research and Development; Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Chief Technology Officer, Systems and Technology Group; and Vice President of Innovation and Global University Relations.

Professional Activities & Affiliations

American Physical Society

Received 2010 George E. Pake Prize.

City University of New York. City College. Physics Department

Obtained MS (1977) and PhD in Solid-State Physics (1980).

Resources

Published Resources

Author

Dr. Bernard Meyerson Interview - Roadmap for the Future [video recording]