G.S. Peter Castle is the recipient of 2016 IEEE Richard H. Kauffman Award
One of our long time EPC members has been honored with IEEE Richard H. Kauffman Award.
From Prof. Castle’s official nomination bio:
Prof. G.S. Peter Castle is one of the of the founders of modern applied electrostatics research. He has developed tools for addressing real-world issues impacting manufacturing, agriculture, and the environment. His work on electrostatic precipitators including two-stage precipitation and space charge suppression has improved air-cleaning applications. He also developed processes for electrostatic liquid painting and powder coating, which have provided more cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions compared to conventional industrial painting systems. Castle’s induction charging concept has enhanced liquid deposition of pesticides on leaves, reducing the amount of chemicals that need to be sprayed for improved crop protection. His research concerning contact charging for electrostatic separation of plastics is benefiting the recycling industry. He has also made significant contributions in the technology of fine particle coating in the fields of electrophotography and coated abrasives.
Peter Castle, an IEEE Life Fellow, is a Professor Emeritus and adjunct research professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.