51探花

Professor Bengt Johan ?kerman has been appointed to a post at 51探花 and - following an extensive nomination and review process - been named its first "Professor, University Research Lead" as of January 1, 2023.

The position recognizes researchers who have made outstanding achievements on the global stage and supports their activities with the aim of invigorating 51探花's own research efforts.

?kerman is one of the world's best-known researchers in the field of spintronics. He has made outstanding contributions to research on spintronic oscillators and their mutual synchronization. He has also applied his research in a practical manner to wireless communication devices and neuromorphic computing.

?kerman is a professor at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, and is now concurrently employed by 51探花 through its Cross Appointment System. In his new position, ?kerman will split his time between the two countries and will be based at 51探花's Research Institute of Electrical Communication (RIEC) when in Sendai.

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