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| Diana Huffaker joins Cardiff University to lead research lab | Diana Huffaker joins Cardiff University to lead research lab |
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| A "truly outstanding" professor will lead a new research laboratory at Cardiff University. | A "truly outstanding" professor will lead a new research laboratory at Cardiff University. |
| Diana Huffaker, of the University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) will become chairwoman in advanced engineering and materials. | |
| She is the fourth appointment in the Welsh government's £50m Ser Cymru scheme. | She is the fourth appointment in the Welsh government's £50m Ser Cymru scheme. |
| Prof Huffaker's laboratory will research nanotechnology to be used in a range of devices. | Prof Huffaker's laboratory will research nanotechnology to be used in a range of devices. |
| Prof Huffaker is an expert in compound semiconductors - the technology behind devices including smart phones and computer tablets. | Prof Huffaker is an expert in compound semiconductors - the technology behind devices including smart phones and computer tablets. |
| She said: "My research vision is to bring the promise of nanoscale physics to collect and transmit information using light with exquisite speed and sensitivity. | She said: "My research vision is to bring the promise of nanoscale physics to collect and transmit information using light with exquisite speed and sensitivity. |
| "With the Ser Cymru investment, I shall build an extensive user facility for materials and nanostructure synthesis not currently available in UK." | "With the Ser Cymru investment, I shall build an extensive user facility for materials and nanostructure synthesis not currently available in UK." |
| The university's vice-chancellor, Prof Colin Riordan, added: "Prof Diana Huffaker is a truly outstanding researcher, with a record of research excellence in areas of global impact and strategic importance not only to Cardiff University, but also to Wales." | The university's vice-chancellor, Prof Colin Riordan, added: "Prof Diana Huffaker is a truly outstanding researcher, with a record of research excellence in areas of global impact and strategic importance not only to Cardiff University, but also to Wales." |
| Minister for economy and science, Edwina Hart, said Prof Huffaker brings "a wealth of knowledge and expertise". | Minister for economy and science, Edwina Hart, said Prof Huffaker brings "a wealth of knowledge and expertise". |