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**Cornell Professor Héctor D. Abruña Awarded Prestigious Enrico Fermi Award**

ITHACA, NY – Héctor D. Abruña, the Émile M. Chamot Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, has been announced as a recipient of the Enrico Fermi Award. This distinction is recognized as one of the oldest and most prestigious honors in science and technology conferred by the U.S. government.

Dr. Abruña's groundbreaking contributions to chemistry and chemical biology have earned him this notable accolade. The Enrico Fermi Award honors individuals or teams for outstanding scientific work, and it celebrates fields that drive innovation and deepen the understanding of technology and natural sciences.

Dr. Abruña joins an elite group of scientists recognized with this award, reaffirming the high caliber of research associated with Cornell University. Further details about his achievements and the official award ceremony are expected to follow.

Source: Cornell University

Source Type: College

Source Location: Ithaca

Ithaca, NY

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