Materials Theory Award

Important Dates

  • November 28, 2012 Award Presentation - 2012 MRS Fall Meeting
  • January 01, 2013 Nomination Period Begins
  • April 01, 2013 Nomination Deadline

Purpose

The Materials Theory Award recognizes exceptional advances made by materials theory to the fundamental understanding of the structure and behavior of materials. This Award is intended to honor both those who have pioneered the development of a new theoretical approach and those who have used existing approaches to provide significant new insight into materials behavior.

MRS acknowledges the generosity of Dr. Toh-Ming Lu and Dr. Gwo-Ching Wang in endowing the Materials Theory Award.

The Award

The annual award consists of a $5,000 cash prize, a presentation trophy, and a certificate. Meeting registration fee, transportation and hotel expenses to attend the Materials Research Society Meeting at which the award is presented will be reimbursed.

Nomination Information

Nominations for the Materials Theory Award will be accepted through April 1.  Rules and eligibility, nomination package requirements, and more are available here.

Previous Awards Winners

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