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Jeremy Burroughes

b. 1960

British physicist and engineer

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About Jeremy Burroughes

Born 1960. Jeremy Burroughes is a physicist and engineer.

Work

Early in his career, Burroughes discovered that certain conjugated polymers were capable of emitting light when an electric current passed through them. The discovery of this previously unknown form of electroluminescence led to the foundation of Cambridge Display Technology where Burroughes has been responsible for a number of technology innovations, including the direct printing of full-colour OLED displays. His certificate of election reads:

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Important facts

Born
1960
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Physicist, engineer
Education
University of Cambridge, Cambridge Display Technology, Queen Mary University of London, Toshiba
Employers
Cambridge Display Technology
Awards
Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology; Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering; Fellow of the Institute of Physics; Fellow of the Royal Society
Also known as
Jeremy Henley Burroughes, Jeremy H. Burroughes, Jeremy Hanley Burroughes

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeremy Burroughes?

British physicist and engineer

When was Jeremy Burroughes born?

Jeremy Burroughes was born in 1960.

What is Jeremy Burroughes's occupation?

Jeremy Burroughes is a physicist and engineer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jeremy Burroughes

· Wikidata: Q21165502

· DBpedia: Jeremy Burroughes

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