Rafael Kleiman Reappointed CEDT Director

June 26, 2009

Rafael Kleiman, professor of engineering physics, has been reappointed Director of the Centre for Emerging Device Technologies. His appointment is for a five-year period effective July 1.

Prof. Kleiman joined McMaster in 2003. He is Canada Research Chair in MicroElectroMechanical Systems and a renowned expert in MEMS devices. He has just led a successful Canada Foundation for Innovation application which will receive $5.1 million for advanced photovoltaic research, with a particular focus on the supply of clean, sustainable solar energy. Prof. Kleiman earned his SB (Bachelor of Science) degree from MIT, and MSc. and PhD. degrees from Cornell.