Honoring outstanding postdoctoral scientists from academic research institutions across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, the Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences announced the three Winners and six Finalists of the 2021 Blavatnik Regional Awards for Young Scientists. … The following postdoctoral researchers have been named Finalists in their respective categories: … Optical physicist Maxim Shcherbakov works with a special class of artificial materials, known as semiconductor metamaterials that manipulate light in fascinating ways. … Shcherbakov has recently transitioned to a tenure-track position [as assistant professor of electrical engineering & computer science] at the University of California, Irvine. Read More