Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Research
Research Medal Award Winner
Milton Garces
Geophysics and planetology
An associate professor in UH Manoa’s Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, Milton Garces is considered a forefront in the field of infrasonics, in which he has developed unique research potential.
He participated in the analysis of the Space Shuttle Columbia accident, providing detailed information of the initial break-up of the spacecraft over California.
Garces has also developed new techniques, based on his research of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which may lead to distant detection of large tsunami waves that might hit Hawai‘i. In addition, his approach to monitor and interpret the force of surf breaking on beaches will help to predict coastal hazards in Hawai‘i.
The Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Research is awarded by the Board of Regents in recognition of scholarly contributions that expand the boundaries of knowledge and enrich the lives of students and the community. The board also awards the Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching.
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