Professor Joerg Appenzeller has been named a Fellow in the American Physical Society. No more than one half of one percent of the membership are selected.

The criterion for election is exceptional contributions to the physics enterprise; e.g., outstanding physics research, important applications of physics, leadership in or service to physics, or significant contributions to physics education. Fellowship is a distinct honor signifying recognition by one's professional peers.

He was cited "for pioneering contributions to the physics, technology, and modeling of one and two-dimensional transistors and circuits".

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