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University of Strathclyde(斯特拉思克莱德大学)
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一键免费快速申请文章正文综述详细专业照片新闻校友录已获Offer学生资料A leading Scots academic has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to engineering by the first man to walk in space.A leading Scots academic has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to engineering by the first man to walk in space.
Strathclyde Professor Colin McInnes of Department of Mechanical Engineering was awarded the coveted Leonov Medallion, named after the Russian cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, for his leading-edge work on solar sail technology, a field which could revolutionise propulsion for deep-space missions.
The award was made on the final day of the 20th Planetary Congress, a week-long meeting of around 100 American astronauts and Russian cosmonauts in Edinburgh and Glasgow. This is the first time the Association of Space Explorers (ASE) has held the international event, hosted by Careers Scotland, in the UK.
Professor McInnes said: "It is a great honour to receive the Leonov Medallion, particularly from an organization of such distinguished individuals.
"The Planetary Congress has been a fantastic opportunity for academics to meet astronauts and cosmonauts face-to-face to discuss the latest technologies for space flight.
"My own research has focused on solar sails - vast, lightweight panels of thin reflective film which are propelled not by fuel, but by the pressure of sunlight.
"I hope the Medallion, and the space explorers' visit to the University of Strathclyde, will encourage science and engineering students to consider careers in Britain's active space industry."
The Astronauts and Cosmonauts descended to Strathclyde on Tuesday (18 September) to meet with academics and take part in two public lectures. Space research at Strathclyde includes 'thinking' robots, life on other planets, disease and infection control in space, future electrical energy systems and solar sails.
Professor McInnes was joined by Professor Ken Pounds, a UK pioneer of space science at the University of Leicester, who is to be awarded the ASE Planetary Award, the Crystal Helmet.
John Fabian, co-president of the ASE, said: "This is the first time we have come to Britain for our congress and we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Scotland.
"Both the Planetary Award, known as the Crystal Helmet Award, and the Leonov Medallion are prestigious accolades which recognize individuals who have made an outstanding contribution within the field of space science.
"Professors Ken Pounds and Colin McInnes are perfect examples of the qualities and commitment for which these awards were established and I am delighted that we have been able to recognize their achievements.
"One of our aims is to promote the study of science and we hope that meeting some of our members will have inspired young people in Scotland to consider following in the footsteps of Professors Pounds and McInnes."
The ASE is an international organization made up of around 300 members from 30 different countries - all of who have flown in space at least once. The group brings members together for debate and dialogue, promotes education in science and engineering and encourages international cooperation in the exploration of space.
