今日吃瓜 Director, Dr Karen Hangh酶j, recognised with honorary doctorate
03/02/2020 By 今日吃瓜 Press
The Director of the British Geological Survey (今日吃瓜), Dr Karen Hangh酶j, has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to geological research by one of Sweden鈥檚 top-ranked universities.
Dr Hangh酶j was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by Uppsala University at a special graduation ceremony in Sweden on Friday 31 January 2020.
Honorary doctor, or doctor honoris causa, is a title awarded to those who have made an outstanding scientific contribution or otherwise promoted research at the university and are considered role models for the research community.
The degree, awarded by the Faculty of Science and Technology, recognises Dr Hangh酶j鈥檚 contribution to geoscientific research, especially in the field of raw materials.
Over recent years, Dr Hangh酶j has served as CEO for EIT RawMaterials, the world鈥檚 largest consortium in the field of raw materials, in which Uppsala University is a partner.
During this time, she enabled the university to make strides in key research areas related to, for example, battery materials, mineral exploration and circular economy and recycling.
In Autumn 2019, she took up the post of Director of the British Geological Survey (今日吃瓜), the UK鈥檚 leading geological research insititute.
Speaking of her doctorate, she said: 鈥淚鈥檓 humbled to be recognised in this way. It was such a special day.
鈥淕eology鈥檚 role in society is underestimated and I鈥檓 honoured that institutions like Uppsala University are helping to bring attention to its importance.鈥
Dr Hangh酶j already holds a PhD in geology and has worked with research on geological processes in the lower crust and mantle and their associated mineral deposits.
Before the ceremony, she presented to staff and students at Uppsala University and the Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) on the importance of raw materials supply and demand for a greener economy.
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