James GIMZEWSKI

Atelier de Jim GIMZEWSKI, présentation de ses travaux de recherche à l'issue de sa première période de résidence à l'IMéRA (septembre-novembre 2009)

Résumé du projet de recherche

We propose an investigation into the relationship of individual mind and collective world mind of the Internet from a comparison of the scientific aspects of neural networks, collective intelligence and stability with the natural functions of the brain. This is a two-world view and nanotechnology will, in the not so distant future, invisibly permeate not only our physical but also virtual world with new forms of computation enabling artificial intelligence and emergent, swarming and collective (holistic) intelligence. At IMeRA, I would engage on new approaches to the dealing with change in Culture and technology from the driving level of nanoscience and media arts. Both of these are concerned with new forms of communication in hardware and education cognizant of local culture, virtual communities and neural networks.

Interview de James Gimzewski à l'IMéRA.
Interview with James Gimzewski at IMéRA.

Interview - juillet 2010

Curriculum vitae

Dr. James Kazimierz Gimzewski

University of California, Los Angeles
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
607 Charles Young Drive East
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Telephone (310) 794-7514
Fax: (310) 206- 4038
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Nationality Scottish (UK Citizen); US Permanent Resident
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Research Activities

Dr. Gimzewski is a professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles and member of the California NanoSystems Institute. Prior to joining the UCLA faculty, he was a group leader at IBM Zurich Research Laboratory, where he research in nanoscale science and technology for more than 18 years.
Dr. Gimzewski pioneered research on mechanical and electrical contacts with single atoms and molecules using scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and was one of the first persons to image molecules with STM. His accomplishments include the first STM-based fabrication of molecular suprastructures at room temperature using mechanical forces to push molecules across surfaces, the discovery of single molecule rotors and the development of new micromechanical sensors based on nanotechnology, which explore ultimate limits of sensitivity and measurement. This approach was recently used to convert biochemical recognition into Nanomechanics.
His current interests are in the nanomechanics of cells and bacteria where he collaborates with the UCLA Medical and Dental Schools. He is involved in projects that range from the operation of X-rays, ions and nuclear fusion using pyroelectric crystals, direct deposition of carbonn nanotubes and single molecule DNA profiling.
Dr. Gimzewski is also involved in numerous art-science collaborative projects that have been exhibited in museums throughout the world. As co-director of the UCLA Art|Sci Center, Gimzewski has promulgated the fusion of artistic creation with scientific innovation.

Metrics

Hirsch h-index: 49.86, average citations per publication: 243, total citations: 7,529 as of Sept. 2007 (Source: ISI Web of Knowledge).

Education and Degrees

1977 Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Thesis Title: “The Reaction of Gaseous Molecules with Metal Surfaces Studied by X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy”
1974 B.Sc. (Hons) in Pure Chemistry, Upper Second, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland

Professional Positions

2001-present Professor of Chemistry, University of California, Los Angeles
2007-present Principal Investigator, International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), NIMS, Japan
2008-present Co-Director, MANA International Satellites, International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), sponsored by NIMS, Japan
2003-present CNSI (California Nanoscience Institute ) member and director of the Imaging Core Laboratory.
2002-present Co-Director of Center for Social Interfaces & Networks Advanced present Programming Simulations & Environments (SINAPSE), UCLA
2002-present CMISE - Co-Investigator Institute for Cell Mimetic Space Exploration
2002-2004 Elected Member, Executive Committee, UCLA CNSI
1983-2001 Research Staff Member and Project Leader in Nanoscale Science, IBM Research
2001 Division, IBM Zurich Research Laboratory, Rüschlikon, Switzerland
1979-1983 Post-Doctoral Research Fellow: Plasma-Surface Interactions Group, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Zurich, Switzerland
1977-1979 Post-Doctoral Research Fellow: The Radiation Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon

Invited Academic Positions

2009 : Carnegie Centenary Professorship from the Universities of Scotland.
2007 : Benajamin Meaker Visiting Professorship, Department of Physics, Bristol University, Bristol, UK
2007 : University Professor 1 au 3i echelon, de la 1ere classe, Dept. of Physics, University Aix-Marseilles II, France (visiting)
1997-1999 : Visiting Professor, School of Manufacturing Science, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, UK
1995 : Invited Guest Scientist (STA Fellow) International Research Fellowship Science and Technology Agency (STA), National Research Institute for Metals, Tsukuba, Japan
1989/1991 : University Professor 1 au 3i echelon, de la 1ere classe, Dept. of Physics, University Aix-Marseilles II, France (visiting)

Honors

2008 : Dr. Honoris Causa, Université de la Méditerranée, Aix-Marseille II, presented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, France.
2004 : Elected Member of the International Society for Nanoscale Science, Computation and Engineering.
2002 : Elected Fellow of the World Innovation Foundation
2002 : Elected co-director of Center for Social Interfaces & Networks Advanced Programming Simulations & Environments (SINAPSE), UCLA, September 2002.
2001 : Elected Fellow Royal Academy of Engineering, London, United Kingdom (FREng), July 9, 2001.
2001 : Dudell Medal and Prize for contribution to Nanoscale science, Institute of Physics, Savoy Hotel, London.
2000 : IBM Sixth Invention Achievement Plateau Award
1998 : The ‘Wired 25’ Award, Wired magazine, The Paramour, Los Angeles
1997 : Awarded the 1997 Feynman Prize in Nanotechnology for Experimental Work Feynman Prize Committee and the Foresight Institute, Palo Alto, CA
1997 : The Discover Award for Emerging Fields (Nanotechnology) Epcot
1997 : Awarded status of ‘Founder’ of the Institute of Nanotechnology, UK
1997 : IBM Fifth Invention Achievement Plateau Award
1997 : IBM Outstanding Innovation Award in appreciation for Engineering Single Molecules
1996 : Invited STA Fellow National Institute for Metals (NRIM), Tsukuba, Japan
1995 : Elected Fellow of the Institute of Physics (FinstP), London,UK
1995 : Awarded title of Chartered Physicist (CPhys)
1994 : IBM Fourth Invention Achievement Plateau Award
1992: IBM Research Division Group Award in Appreciation of Construction and Operation of a Low Temperature UHV STM
1992 : IBM Third Invention Achievement Plateau Award
1989 : IBM Outstanding Innovation Award in appreciation for Local Experiments and Local Photoemission in Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
1987 : IBM Second Invention Achievement Plateau Award
1986 : IBM First Invention Achievement Plateau Award
1985 : IBM First Patent Application Award

Le CV complet/Long CV

Les publications

Invited Presentations