James Tour Honored for Nanotechnology Achievements
May 18th, 2009
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The Houston Technology Center recently celebrated its 10th year anniversary, and during the said event, honored 6 people who have made great contributions to the field of nanotechnology. James Tour was one of the awardees. Tour is a laboratory professor in Rice University; he teaches chemistry, computer science, materials science, and mechanical engineering. He is also holder of over 40 patents and a consistently active nanotechnology innovator. In fact, he is most famous for his invention of the so-called nanoribbons.