The Award is given to an individual or group of researchers for outstanding theoretical, experimental or technical contribution(s) in plasma physics and for advancing the collaboration and unity between Europe and the United States of America by joint research or research that advances knowledge which benefits the two communities in a unique way. The award may be given to a team or collaboration of up to four persons affiliated with either European or United States institutions. The Award consists of a $4000 honorarium, a certificate citing the contribution, and a registration fee waiver to attend the meeting at which the award is to be presented. The person or team receiving the award will be offered an invited talk at the forthcoming annual conference of APS-DPP (usually early November) or EPS-DPP (usually end of June, or first week of July), depending on the affiliation of the recipient(s).
The American Physical Society (APS) and the European Physical Society (EPS), through their respective Plasma Physics Divisions, will each contribute $2000 per prize.
Landau-Spitzer Statues
Self-nominations are not accepted. Members of the APS Division of Plasma Physics Executive Committee or members of the EPS Plasma Physics Division Board are not eligible.
Through their respective Plasma Physics Divisions, will each contribute $2000 per prize.
Deadline: Wednesday, January 3, 2024
To start a new or update a continuing nomination, please see the Prize & Award Nomination Guidelines.
2022 Selection Committee Members: William Heidbrink (Chair), Vladimir Tikhonchuk (Vice Chair), Andrea Ciardi, Tammy Ma, Kristel Crombe, Troy Carter
The membership of APS is diverse and global, and the nominees and recipients of APS Honors should reflect that diversity so that all are recognized for their impact on our community. Nominations of members belonging to groups traditionally underrepresented in physics, such as women, LGBT+ scientists, scientists who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), disabled scientists, scientists from institutions with limited resources, and scientists from outside the United States, are especially encouraged.
Nominees for and holders of APS Honors (prizes, awards, and fellowship) and official leadership positions are expected to meet standards of professional conduct and integrity as described in the APS Ethics Guidelines. Violations of these standards may disqualify people from consideration or lead to revocation of honors or removal from office.
Christopher Chen, Queen Mary University London
Gregory Howes, University of Iowa
Kristopher Klein, University of Arizona
2020: Riccardo Betti
Alexis Casner
Xavier Ribeyre
Wolfgang Theobald
2018: Yevgen Kazakov
Jozef Ongena
John C. Wright
Stephen J. Wukitch
2016: John W. Berkery
Yueqiang Liu
Holger Reimerdes
Steven Anthony Sabbagh
2014: Manuel Garcia-Munoz
Benedikt Geiger
David Pace
Michael Van Zeeland
2012: Sergei Anisimov