George E. Duvall Shock Compression Science Award

To recognize contributions to understanding condensed matter and non-linear physics through shock compression. This award is to be presented biennially in odd-numbered years and consists of a cash award of $5,000, a plaque citing the accomplishments of the recipient, and an allowance for travel to the meeting at which it is to be presented.

Establishment & Support

The award was established in 1987 by the friends of the Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter Physics. The award was renamed the George E. Duvall Shock Compression Science Award in 2007.

Rules & Eligibility

All members of the scientific community are eligible for nomination. A single award will normally be given to no more than one individual and will be presented at the biennial Topical Group Conference. Nominations are active for three consecutive reviews.

Nomination & Selection Process

The deadline for submission of nominations for the 2011 prize is July 1, 2010.    The nomination package must include:
 

• A letter on not more than 5,000 characters evaluating the qualifications of the nominee(s).
  

In addition, the nomination should include:

• A biographical sketch.
• A list of the most important publications.
• At least two, but not than four, seconding letters.
• Up to five reprints or preprints.

There may be additional requirements for particular prizes and awards. Please read the rules carefully.

To complete a nomination click here for the electronic submission form. All files should be uploaded in PDF format. Letters can be signed electronically (for example, using an embedded facsimile) or physically. In the latter case, they should be digitally scanned. Filenames should include the name of the nominee.

Please contact Shelly Johnston for information on submitting updated material for nominations held-over from the previous selection process.
 
Selection Committee Members: TBA
 
  Nomination Guidelines

2009 George E. Duvall Shock Compression Science Award Recipient:
Donald Curran
SRI International

Past Recipients:

2007:	Dennis E. Grady
2005:	Vladimir E. Fortov
2003:	James Asay
2001:	Yogendra Gupta
1999:	Lynn M. Barker
1997:	Arthur C. Mitchell William J. Nellis
1995:	Thomas J. Aherns
1993:	Robert A. Graham
1991:	Levi Vladimirovich Al’tshuler
1989:	George E. Duvall
1987:	John M. Walsh, Robert McQueen, and Melvin Rice