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Constantine Caramanis Begins Term as WNCG Director

March 14, 2019
The spring semester is in full swing, and as WNCG continues on the forefront of research, the group has welcomed a new director. Professor Constantine Caramanis began his three-year term as WNCG Director at the start of the new calendar year. Prior to that, he served as the group’s associate director. With Caramanis stepping into the new role, Professor Alex Dimakis was chosen among WNCG faculty to serve as associate director. WNCG’s leadership system allows the associate director to learn the ropes over the course of the term before serving their own term as director. 
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Prof. Andrea Alù is a National Finalist for the Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists 

June 1, 2016
Prof. Andrea Alù, Associate Professor at Texas ECE is one of the finalists for the Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists. He along with 31 national finalists will be competing for three spots as the 2016 National Laureates. Prof. Alù has been nominated under the Physical Sciences and Engineering category of the award. The other two disciplines include Life Sciences and Chemistry.
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WNCG Welcomes New Director for Three-Year Term

Feb. 25, 2015
Every few years, WNCG welcomes a new Director and Associate Director from among its faculty ranks. With an academic culture that encourages openness and research collaborations among equals, the rotation of Directors provides each faculty member with the opportunity to lead WNCG.