Ming-Chung Chu [2018]
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Citation: For pioneering work in neutrino physics experiment in Daya Bay, and for his dedicated efforts in
nurturing, promoting and internationalizing the STEM education in Hong Kong, as well as
promoting international collaboration through the Daya Bay reactor neutrino experiment and
ATLAS.
Nominated by: FIP
Amy K. Flatten [2018]
American Physical Society
Citation: In recognition of her program development serving physicists worldwide, especially in support of
scientists in the Middle East through the SESAME Travel Award Program, and for fostering new
opportunities for international collaboration among young physicists from diverse cultural
backgrounds.
Nominated by: FIP
Jason S. Gardner [2018]
National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center
Citation: For leadership in the application of neutron scattering techniques in geometrically-frustrated
magnets, for global outreach in neutron scattering and for the support of international students
and scientists worldwide in their early careers.
Nominated by: FIP
Ernesto A. Medina [2018]
School of Physics and Nanotechnology, YachayTech, Ecuador
Citation: For many contributions to the physics of quantum transport in disordered and spin active media,
and for his deep influence on physics in Venezuela, through teaching as well as through
leadership in research.
Nominated by: FIP
Alexander Valishev [2018]
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Citation: For outstanding contributions to the physics of particle beams at the international research
facilities, such as the Tevatron and the Large Hadron Collider, for leadership in accelerator
science, and for tireless mentorship and supervision of an international summer internship
program at Fermilab.
Nominated by: FIP