IEEE Magnetics Society Distinguished Lecturers for 2019

The magnetocaloric effect, that is, the reversible temperature change experienced by a magnetic material upon the application or removal of a magnetic field, has become a topic of increasing research interest due to its potential application in refrigeration at ambient temperature that is energy efficient and environmentally friendly [1] . From a technological point of view, the improvement of magnetic refrigeration systems can have a notable impact on society: A large fraction of the electricity consumed in residential and commercial markets is used for temperature and climate control. From the point of view of magnetic materials, research on this topic mainly focuses on the discovery of new materials with lower cost and enhanced performance. In addition, the characterization of the magnetocaloric effect can be used for more fundamental studies of the characteristics of phase transitions.