So Hirata receives the 2008 Annual Medal of the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Science.

Assistant Professor So Hirata has been selected to receive the 2008 Annual Medal of the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Science.

The citation to accompany the Medal reads "for theory and algorithm developments in electron correlated methods for molecules and extended systems." The Academy is an international learned society founded in 1967 in Menton, France, in auspices of Louis de Broglie and consists of 129 members who are renowned leaders of the broad field of quantum chemistry including 10 Nobel Laureates. The Academy awards an Annual Medal to a scientist who has distinguished himself or herself for a pioneering contribution to the field.

The award ceremony will take place in the 13th International Congress of Quantum Chemistry held in Helsinki, Finland, in June, 2009. Professor Hirata's research has been supported financially by University of Florida and the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Basic Energy Sciences.

Please join the Department of Chemistry and Department of Physics, Quantum Theory Project and the Center for Macromolecular Science and Engineering in congratulating Assistant Professor So Hirata on receiving this award.