R. L. McCrory Professorship

2014:

At an installation ceremony on 3 April 2014 Dr. Robert L. McCrory, University Vice President and Vice Provost, and CEO and Director of the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, was appointed University Professor. Riccardo Betti, professor of mechanical engineering and of physics and astronomy at the University of Rochester, was named the inaugural Robert L. McCrory Professor.

“University Professorships are awarded for exceptional contributions to society and the University,” said President Joel Seligman. “I am delighted to recognize Bob’s accomplishments and extraordinary service with this professorship. As director of the LLE, he has led the largest single laboratory and research program at the University of Rochester. He has worked tirelessly in Washington, D.C. as an advocate for high-energy-density physics and the Laboratory. He has recruited outstanding colleagues and has been a visionary of international prominence for his work,” Seligman added.

Shown here is Robert L. McCrory (left) and Riccardo Betti (right)