For demonstrating outstanding entrepreneurship skills in the field of applied superconductivity, in particular:
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founder of Columbus Superconductors, a commercially successful company that produces MgB2 superconducting wire;
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led development and made critical technical contributions to ex-situ processed MgB2 wires; and
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led conductor manufacturing in a commercial environment. Under Dr. Grasso’s leadership, Columbus achieved high-quality, low variability, competitive costs in long lengths.