Surendra K. SAXENA Professor Filosofie Doktor (1967), University of Uppsala, Sweden Filosofie Licentiat (1964), University of Uppsala, Sweden Saxenas@fiu.edu http://cesmec.fiu.edu/people/Saxena/

Surendra Saxena, Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering to receive Rudbeck Medals by Uppsala University

Surendra K. Saxena, Professor emeritus of theoretical geochemistry at Uppsala University and now active at Florida International University in Miami, is awarded the medal for his extensive interdisciplinary and internationally acclaimed research on the nature of the Earth´s core.

The medal was instituted in 2002 on the 300th anniversary of the death of Olof Rudbeck, the elder. He was professor of medicine and, among other work, he discovered the lymphatic system, built the Anatomical Theater atop the Gustavianum building, and re-designed the layout of the city of Uppsala at the behest of Queen Christina.

Three researchers from three different fields will receive this medal. The medals will be presented at the Conferment Ceremony on January 26, 2007.

Congratulations to Dr. Saxena!

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