John Cumings Acting NanoCenter Director

Dear Maryland NanoCenter Community,

I am pleased to announce that Prof. John Cumings (MSE) is appointed as the Acting Director of Maryland NanoCenter, effective July 13, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026.  Prof. Cumings assumes the role from Prof. Sang Bok Lee who is taking his sabbatical time until the end of this year.  John has previously served before as the Acting Director of the NanoCenter in July 2015 - Jan 2106 and currently is serving the Chair of NanoCenter Advisory Board. He has great deal of knowledge and understanding of the Maryland NanoCenter operations.

Best regards,

Sang Bok Lee

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