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 2009 prize is July 1, 2008.   

Five (5) copies of nominations and supporting documentation for the 2009 Prize should be sent to the Chair of the 2009 Selection Committee:

Ramon Ravelo
University of Texas
Department of Physics
El Paso, TX 79968
Phone (915) 747-5620
Fax (915) 747-5447
Email ravelo@psci.utep.edu

Other Selection Committee Members: Joe Zaug, Gerrit Sutherland, Dennis Grady, Malcolm Nicol, Justin Wark
 
  Nomination Guidelines

2007 George E. Duvall Shock Compression Science Award Recipient:
Dennis E. Grady
Applied Research Associates

Past Recipients:

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