Division of Computational Physics Fellowship
Fellowship in the American Physical Society is a great honor. In accordance with the APS Constitution, "there shall be elected to Fellowship only such Members who have contributed to the advancement of physics by independent, original research or who have rendered some other special service to the cause of the sciences." All APS members are invited to nominate deserving colleagues as potential Fellows of APS.
Rules and eligibility
Nominating a colleague for APS Fellowship is a way to commend them for excellence in physics and their service to the physics community.
To nominate a colleague for APS Fellowship, you and the additional nominating co-sponsor must be active APS members. The colleague you nominate must also be an active APS member.
Process and selection
To nominate a colleague for APS Fellowship, please include the following:
- The nominee's name
- The co-sponsor's name, and email address
- A 300 character suggested citation that does not include the nominee's name, gendered pronouns, or symbols, and begins with, "For..."
- A 2,500 character paragraph expanding on the citation to indicate the originality and significance of the contributions
- A PDF sponsor's recommendation letter
- The co-sponsor's recommendation letter, which must be uploaded by the co-sponsor
- The nominee's curriculum vitae (CV), which must include academic and employment history, professional honors, a list of principal publications only, and other significant contributions to physics
- Optional: Up to two additional PDF letters of support, which must be uploaded by the letter writers
Selection Committee
- Koblar Jackson
- Brian O'Shea
- Gabrielle Allen
- Michelle Johannes
- N. Aluru
Establishment and support
The division, founded in 1986, explores the use of computers in physics research and education as well as the role of physics in the development of computer technology. Its goals are to promote research and development in computational physics, enhance the prestige and professional standing of its members, encourage scholarly publication, and promote international cooperation in these activities.
Recent recipients
Brian Bostian Laird
2025 recipient
For pioneering contributions to the use of atomistic simulation to study the equilibrium and nonequilibrium properties of interfaces and significant advances in the development of algorithms for molecular-dynamics simulation.
Richard G. Hennig
2025 recipient
For pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to materials discovery, including interpretable and generative models for quantum materials, and for developing widely used software tools that have advanced computational methods in energy, electronics, and superconductivity.
John L. Lyons
2025 recipient
For fundamental contributions to the understanding and design of wide-bandgap semiconductors using first-principles methods, including strategies for semiconductor doping and for understanding and controlling exciton fine structure.
Noa Marom
2025 recipient
For contributions to computational discovery and design of materials via the development of methods and codes for structure and property prediction of molecular crystals, as well as organic, inorganic, and hybrid interfaces.
Geoffroy Hautier
2025 recipient
For pioneering work in high-throughput computational materials design and discovery, especially in the field of quantum and optoelectronic materials.
APS Honors recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the global physics community. Guided by our core values, APS Honors encourages nominations that reflect the full range of talent, distinction, and experience in our field, and supports broad canvassing for professional achievement across diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
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 Standards. Violations of these standards may disqualify people from consideration or lead to revocation of honors or removal from office.
Division of Computational Physics Fellowship
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As approved by the Council of Representatives on April 10, 2025.
APS honors exceptional contributions to the physics community, including travel support for students and early career physicists.