Ahmed Zewail Award in Ultrafast Science and Technology
Award at a Glance
Purpose
To recognize outstanding and creative contributions to fundamental discoveries or inventions in ultrafast science & technology in areas of physics, chemistry, biology, or related fields.
Description
The award will consist of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.
Eligibility
The award will be for outstanding and creative contributions by a nominee to fundamental discoveries or inventions in ultrafast science and technology in the areas of physics, chemistry, biology, or related fields regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background. The recipient will have conducted original and insightful research that has had a significant impact on the field of ultrafast science and technology.
Deadline
November 1 (annual review)
How to Apply
The nomination period is open from July 1 to November 1. Learn more about ACS National Award Nominations.
Sponsor
Ahmed Zewail Endowment Fund established by the Newport Corporation
History
The award was established in 2005 and is supported by the Ahmed Zewail Endowment Fund, established by the Newport Corporation.
Past Recipients
- 2022: Thomas Elsaesser
- 2021: Majed Chergui
- 2020: Olga Smirnova
- 2019: Hrvoje Petek
- 2018: Xiaoyang Zhu
- 2017: Stephen R. Leone
- 2016: Andrei Tokmakoff
- 2015: Shaul Mukamel
- 2014: Michael D. Fayer
- 2013: David M. Jonas
- 2012: Keith A. Nelson
- 2011: Charles B. Harris
- 2010: Paul Corkum
- 2009: Margaret M. Murnane and Henry Kapteyn
- 2008: Graham R. Fleming
- 2007: Robin M. Hochstrasser
Contact Information
Awards Office
American Chemical Society
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Washington, DC 20036-4801
Phone: 202-872-4575
Fax: 202-776-8008
awards@acs.org