Swedish chip expert Henry Homayoun Radamson dies in China of ‘sudden illness’, aged 63
Award-winning Swedish chip expert Henry Homayoun Radamson has died in Shanghai at the age of 63. Radamson, who moved to China in 2016, was working as the chief scientist at the Guangdong Greater Bay Area Institute of Integrated Circuit and System. The institute said on Tuesday that he died from a “sudden illness” on August 12. In 2023, Radamson was awarded the Chinese Government Friendship Award,…
Swedish chip expert Henry Homayoun Radamson, renowned for his work in nanotechnology and medical diagnostics, has passed away in Shanghai at the age of 63. Radamson, who relocated to China in 2016, served as the chief scientist at the Guangdong Greater Bay Area Institute of Integrated Circuit and System. The institute announced on August 12 that he had succumbed to a "sudden illness."
In 2023, Radamson was honored with the Chinese Government Friendship Award for his significant contributions to China's progress. His research primarily focused on nanotechnology, with applications ranging from medical diagnostics to semiconductor technologies. Radamson was also known for developing short wave infrared chips and his commitment to improving healthcare through innovation was unwavering.
He expressed hope that his research team would continue advancing cutting-edge medical devices and diagnostics shortly before his demise. Radamson's achievements include the Chinese Government Friendship Award, recognition from the European Materials Research Society, and the Swedish Quality Innovation Award in 2019. His work, which bridged electronics and optics, aimed at applications like night vision systems, waterproof clothing, and medical imaging technologies.
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