The Research and Development Council of New Jersey has announced the 2004 New Jersey Hall of Fame inductees. 2004 NJIHOF AWARDS SPECIAL AWARDS Dr. Phillip J. Petillo Independent inventions across a very diverse scope of technologies. Dr. Magid Abou-Gharbia Fundamental inventor and researcher contributing to advances in immunosuppressant drugs. INVENTOR OF THE YEAR Mr. Robert H. Morris Advancements in fume hood design resulting in improved worker safety and protection of the environment. Dr. Igor Palley Advancements in the safety of law enforcement and military protective clothing. HALL OF FAME Dr. Corrado Dragone Providing the commercial economies for fiber optic communications. Dr. James M. Early Seminal work in the early design of transistors and other semiconductor devices, including satellites. Mr. Samuel Leeds Allen Invention excellence over a broad range of agricultural innovations, and the beloved Flexible Flyer Sled. Mr. Walter J. Krupick Foundation work in the development and implementation of 2 axis gyroscopes. Col. William Blair (Pioneer Award) Pioneer in early radar technology. Dr. Meredith C. Gourdine (Pioneer Award) Pioneering contributions in the field of electrogasdynamics. Click Here for driving directions.