ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry Recipients

Congratulations to past recipients of the ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry, which recognizes innovative research in theoretical chemistry.


  • 2022: Gustavo E. Scuseria
  • 2021: Sharon Hammes-Schiffer
  • 2020: Abraham Nitzan
  • 2019: Donald G. Truhlar
  • 2018: Emily Ann Carter
  • 2017: Peter Pulay
  • 2016: Roberto Car
  • 2015: Mark S. Gordon
  • 2014: Axel D. Becke
  • 2013: Frank H. Stillinger
  • 2012: Peter G. Wolynes
  • 2011: Nicholas C. Handy
  • 2010: Bjorn O. Roos
  • 2009: Robert G. Parr
  • 2008: William A. Goddard III
  • 2007: Rodney J. Bartlett
  • 2006: Hans C. Andersen
  • 2005: Eric J. Heller
  • 2004: John C. Tully
  • 2003: Henry F. Schaefer III
  • 2002: Klaus Ruedenberg
  • 2001: Michele Parrinello
  • 2000: Ernest R. Davidson
  • 1999: Benjamin Widom
  • 1998: John A. Pople
  • 1997: Rudolph A. Marcus
  • 1996: David Chandler
  • 1995: Bruce J. Berne
  • 1994: William H. Miller
  • 1993: Martin Karplus