Stony Brook University's Patrick Meade, professor in the C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP), was recently elected to a fellowship with the American Physical Society (APS).

Meade was elected for his pioneering research and leadership in particle theory and phenomenology, including signatures of gauge-mediated supersymmetry, top partners, long-lived particles, Higgs sectors, phase transitions of the early universe, and the science capabilities of proposed facilities.

"I'm honored to have my contributions recognized by my peers in the APS," Meade said, who is also a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics and Astronomy. "And to join so many of my excellent colleagues in Physics at Stony Brook who have previously been selected as fellows."

The APS Fellowship recognizes members for their outstanding efforts to advance physics. No more than one half of one percent of the Society's membership are elected each year. Fellows must be a member of the APS in good standing.

"We're delighted to learn that Patrick Meade has been named an APS Fellow," said George Sterman, director of the C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics and distinguished professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. "Patrick's important contributions address questions like the nature of dark matter, how elementary particles get their masses, and how the early universe evolved. Internationally, he is a recognized leader in preparations for the next major accelerator facility. At Stony Brook, Patrick is a valued colleague, and a highly effective teacher and mentor."

Meade joined the YITP at Stony Brook University in 2009. He earned his PhD in Theoretical Physics from Cornell University and participated as a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University and the Institute for Advanced Study.