Hon DSc for Bob Buckley
Victoria University of Wellington will confer an honorary Doctor of Science degree on Dr Bob Buckley at its May graduation ceremony.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Pat Walsh, says Dr Buckley is at the forefront of the high temperature superconducting (HTS) industry.
“Bob has played a key role in developing New Zealand’s strategy for capturing the benefits of HTS discoveries. Among his many achievements, he co-invented Bi-2223, the material used to make high temperature superconducting wires.”
HTS technology underpins new developments that enable electricity to flow without resistance or energy loss. This enables lighter, smaller and more efficient electrical equipment to be made than is possible with existing copper wire technology.
Dr Buckley said he was honoured to be awarded the degree from his alma mater. “I am particularly thankful to those who nominated me and am thrilled to be in the company of such esteemed alumni.”