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Home   |   Programs   |   Prizes, Awards and Fellowships   |   Prizes   |   Irving Langmuir Prize in Chemical Physics

Irving Langmuir Prize in Chemical Physics

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To recognize and encourage outstanding interdisciplinary research in chemistry and physics, in the spirit of Irving Langmuir.  This biennial prize consists of $10,000 and a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient. In even-numbered years, the American Chemical Society selects the prize recipient and presents the prize. In odd-numbered years, the American Physical Society selects the prize recipient and presents the prize. An allowance is provided for travel expenses of the recipient to the meeting of the Society at which the prize is to be bestowed.

Establishment & Support

The prize was established in 1964 by the General Electric Foundation (now the GE Fund & GE R&D) as a memorial to and in recognition of the accomplishments of Irving Langmuir.

Rules & Eligibility

This prize is made to one person who has made an outstanding contribution in the field of chemical physics or physical chemistry within the ten years prior to the prize. The prize is granted without restriction, except that the recipient must be a resident of the United States at the time of selection and the prize funds must be used in the United States or its possessions. Nominations are active for three years.

Nomination & Selection Process

  The deadline for submission of nominations for the 2009 prize is July 1, 2008.   
 
Five (5) copies of nominations and supporting documentation for the 2009 Prize should be sent to the Chair of the 2009 Selection Committee.

Mostafa A. El-Sayed
Georgie Tech
School of Chem & Biochem
Atlanta, GA 30332
Phone (404) 894-0292
Fax (404) 894-0294
Email mostafa.el-sayed@chemistry.gatech.edu

Other Committee Members: Paul Barbara, Gabor Somorjai, William C. Lineberger, Sylvia Ceyer
 
  Nomination Guidelines

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2007 Irving Langmuir Prize in Chemical Physics Recipient:
Gabor Somorjai
University of California, Berkeley

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Past Recipients:

2005: David Chandler
2003: Phaedon Avouris
2001: Louis E. Brus
1999: Daniel Kivelson
1997: Jack Herschel Freed
1995: George Benedek
1993: J. David Litster
1991: Richard E. Smalley
1989: Frank H. Stillinger
1987: Martin Karplus
1985: Richard N. Zare
1983: Dudley R. Herschbach
1981: Willis H. Flygare
1979: Donald S. McClure
1977: Aneesur Rahman
1975: Robert H. Cole
1973: Peter M. Rentzepis
1971: Michael E. Fisher
1969: Charles P. Slichter
1967: John Clarke Slater
1965: J.H. Van Vleck
 
 
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