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Published as AuthorEllen D. Williams
Dates
December 5, 1953 – present
Authorized Form of Name
Williams, Ellen D.
Biography
Abstract
Ellen Williams is Distinguished University Professor at University of Maryland (2000-present). Her research interests include surface physics, nanoelectronic materials, experimental statistical mechanics, and flexible electronics.
Important Dates
December 5, 1953Birth, Oshkosh (Wis.).
1976Obtained BS in Chemistry, Michigan State University, East Lansing (Mich.).
1981Obtained PhD in Chemistry, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena (Calif.).
1981 – presentResearch Associate in Physics (1981-1983); Assistant Professor of Physics (1983-1987); Associate Professor of Physics (1987-1991); Member, Institute for Physical Science and Technology (1990-present); Professor of Physics (1991-2000); Director, Chemical Physics Program (1993-1995); Director, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (1996-present); and Distinguished University Professor (2000-present), University of Maryland, College Park (Md.).
1990 – 1992Member, Committee on the Status of Women in Physics, American Physical Society.
1993Fellow, American Physical Society.
1994 – 1997Member-at-Large, Executive Committee, Division of Condensed Matter Physics, American Physical Society.
2000 – presentMember, National Security Panel, President's Council, University of California.
2001 – 2002Member, Advisory Committee, National Nuclear Security Administration, United States Department of Energy.
2001 – 2004Member, Solid State Sciences Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, National Academy of Sciences.
2003Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
2003 – 2004Member, Committee on Nanotechnology for the Intelligence Community, National Research Council.
2005Member, National Academy of Sciences.
2005 – 2007Member, Physics Policy Committee, American Physical Society.
2006 – 2009Member, Board of Directors, Materials Research Society.
2010 – 2013Chief Scientist, Brisith Petroleum (BP).
Occupation
Condensed matter physicist.
Places
Birth
Undergraduate Education
Graduate Education
Employment
Subjects
Relationships
People
Family
Gehrels, Emily
Daughter.
Husband.
Gehrels, Tommy
Son.
Colleagues
Both employed at University of Maryland.
Fisher, Michael E. (Michael Ellis)
Both employed at University of Maryland.
Both employed at University of Maryland.
Both employed at University of Maryland.
Both employed at University of Maryland.
Both employed at University of Maryland.
Both employed at University of Maryland.
Phillips, William D. (William Daniel), 1948-
Both employed at University of Maryland.
Both employed at University of Maryland.
Both employed at University of Maryland.
Both employed at University of Maryland.
Institutions
Major Positions
British Petroleum Company
Chief Scientist.
University of Maryland at College Park. Department of Physics and Astronomy
Research Associate in Physics; Assistant Professor of Physics; Associate Professor of Physics; Professor of Physics; and Distinguished University Professor.
Professional Activities & Affiliations
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Fellow.
Fellow; Member, Committee on the Status of Women in Physics; Member-at-Large, Executive Committee, Division of Condensed Matter Physics; and Member, Physics Policy Committee.
California Institute of Technology. Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Obtained PhD (1981).
Materials Research Society
Member, Board of Directors.
Michigan State University. Department of Chemistry
Obtained BS (1976).
National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
Member and Member, Solid State Sciences Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy.
National Research Council (U.S.)
Member, Committee on Nanotechnology for the Intelligence Community.
United States. Department of Energy
Member, Advisory Committee, National Nuclear Security Administration.
University of Maryland, College Park
Director, Chemical Physics Program and Director, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center.
University of Maryland, College Park. Institute for Physical Science and Technology
Member.
Resources
Published Resources
Author
Ellen Williams, Chair, U.S. National Research Council Committee, Report on the CTBT