Louis A. Madsen, Virginia Tech (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Louis A. Madsen, with the Macromolecules and Interfaces Institute at Virginia Tech, has earned a National Science Foundation CAREER Award for research to improving advanced polymers for fuel cells and reverse-osmosis water purification by combining detailed analysis of these materials with theoretical understanding. Credit Virginia Tech Photo Usage Restrictions announcement of Dr. Madsen's Career award or related research License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.