David Adler Lectureship Award in the Field of Materials Physics
This award recognizes an outstanding contributor to the field of materials physics who is notable for high quality research, review articles, and lecturing. The Lectureship consists of a $5,000 honorarium for the lecturer and a certificate citing the contribution made by the recipient. The award will be made at the March APS meeting where the lecturer will present an invited talk before the appropriate focused session of the Materials Physics Division. It is presented annually.
Rules and eligibility
Nominations are open to anyone doing research, writing, and lecturing in the field of Materials Physics. The lectureship shall be for outstanding contributions to the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of materials and their properties. In addition to the significance of the research, special attention shall also be paid to the clarity of written and oral skills of the recipient. The lectureship shall ordinarily be awarded to one person but a second person can be included if the work and/or review was jointly developed. Nominations will be considered for three review cycles provided the nominator re-certifies the nomination before the next deadline.
Process and selection
The nomination package must include:
- A letter of 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 more than four, seconding letters.
- Up to five reprints or preprints.
Selection Committee
- Judy Cha
- Anderson Janotti
- Nicola Marzari
- Kenneth Burch
- Chris Palmstrong
Establishment and support
This lectureship was endowed in 1988 with contributions from the friends of David Adler and major support from Energy Conversion Devices, Inc., as well as support from the APS Division of Material Physics.
Recent recipients
Nicola Marzari
2026 recipient
For new theory and method developments that have advanced the predictive power of first-principles calculations, and for sustained leadership and community-building in computational materials physics.
Sergei V. Kalinin
2025 recipient
For sustained leadership and vision in integrating machine learning methods with physical sciences, particularly in the development of autonomous electron and scanning probe microscopies and applications to nanoscale electromechanics of ferroelectric and energy materials.
Nitin Samarth
2024 recipient
For seminal contributions to semiconductor spintronics through the development of atomically engineered materials.
Elbio Dagotto
2023 recipient
For pioneering work on the theoretical framework of correlated electron systems and describing their importance through elegant written and oral communications.
Axel Hoffmann
2022 recipient
For pioneering work, engaging lectures, and comprehensive reviews advancing the understanding of spin transport and magnetization dynamics in magnetic multilayers.
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.
David Adler Lectureship Award in the Field of Materials Physics
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