Professor John Currie retires after 27 years on the hilltop

Prof. John Currie retired from the Georgetown Physics Department at the end of the Spring, 2024 semester. Prof. Currie worked in experimental physics, designing novel microelectron mechanical devices for biomedical applications. He was trained at the University of Toronto for his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and at Cornell for his Ph.D. He came to Georgetown in 1997 from Concordia University and was instrumental in developing the clean room facilities (now known as GNuLab). His most impactful scientific work was in developing transdermal sensors (skin patches) that can be used, for example, to monitor glucose levels in diabetics. More information about his career is available at his website.

In remembering his time at Georgetown, John recalls “I have enjoyed university teaching for over 50 years, working with nearly 6000 students, undergraduates, graduates and post-doctoral fellows in physics, engineering, chemistry, general science, and pre-medical programs. They all inspired me, and I hope that I returned the favor, to some small degree. I vividly remember hundreds of them and follow their careers with great interest. To all staff and faculty members of my GU Physics Department ‘home” of the last 27 years I express my gratitude for their kindness and assistance.”

We wish Prof. Currie the best with his retirement and an well-earned rest!