DESCRIPTION: The Council on Superconductivity of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has established two awards, approved by the IEEE, to recognize researchers, engineers and managers, who during their professional careers, have made outstanding contributions to the field of applied superconductivity.

THE IEEE AWARD FOR CONTINUING AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE FIELD OF APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY

BASIS OF JUDGING: The Award, which may be made during the Applied Superconductivity Conference, or an alternative applied superconductivity conference associated with the Council on Superconductivity, will recognize individuals for contributions in the field of applied superconductivity over a period of time (nominally more than twenty years) based on novel and innovative concepts proposed by the individual, the authorship or co-authorship of a number of publications of major significance to the field of applied superconductivity and the presentation of a number of invited and plenary talks at major national and international conferences and meetings in applied superconductivity, including the Applied Superconductivity Conference.

PRIZE: Awardees will receive, during a ceremony at an applied superconductivity conference, a plaque, an inscribed medallion and a cash award of at least U.S.$5,000.

PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS:

Electronics:   

• Dr. Fernand D. Bedard
• Prof. Alex. I. Braginski
• Prof. John Clarke
• Prof. K. K. Likharev
• Dr. Martin Nisenoff,
• Dr. Arnold H. Silver
• Prof. Theodore van Duzer

 Materials:

• Prof. Jan Evetts
• Prof. René Flükiger
• Prof., Herbert C. Freyhardt
• Dr. Eric Gregory
• Prof. David Larbalestier
• Prof. John M. Rowell
• Prof. K. Tachikawa
  

Large Scale:

• Dr. Henri Desportes
• Prof. Hiromi Hirabayashi
• Prof. Dr. Peter Komarek
• Mr. Daniel F. Leroy
• Prof. Alfred D. McInturff
• Dr. D. Bruce Montgomery
• Prof. Romeo Perin
• Dr. John Purcell
• Prof. Lucio Rossi
• Dr. Z. John Stekly
• Dr. Martin N. Wilson
  

THE IEEE MAX SWERDLOW AWARD FOR
SUSTAINED SERVICE TO
THE APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY COMMUNITY

DESCRIPTION:  This Award recognizes sustained service to the applied superconductivity community that has had a lasting influence on the advancement of the technology either through the demonstration of exceptional service to and leadership within the community, the formulation and promotion of major programs in applied superconductivity or through leadership and management roles in major research organizations.  The Award is named for the late Max Swerdlow.  Starting in the 1960's and continuing for more than 20 years, he served as the Program Manger for Superconductivity at the US Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).  His office funded the majority of the programs in the US on superconducting materials and large-scale applications of superconductivity other than those funded by the Department of Energy.  Max Swerdlow's dedication and perseverance in the support of these activities played a crucial role in the maturing of applied superconductivity.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility requirements for the Award include sustained activity in the field of applied superconductivity for a minimum of about 20 years, irrespective of the field of discipline or functions performed, to advance or promote the field of applied superconductivity. Candidates must be living, but can be retired at the time of the Award.   The recipient is also expected to attend the international conference at which the Award would be presented.  No individual can receive this award more than one time.

PRIZE: The Award shall consist of the following:  (1) a medallion fabricated from niobium, at least six centimeters in diameter and suitably engraved;  (2) a plaque suitably inscribed; and, (3) an honorarium of U.S.$5,000.

RECIPIENTS:

• Mr. Edgar A. Edelsack
• Mr. Yoshihiro Kyotani
• Dr. Carl H. Rosner
• Dr. David F. Sutter
• Prof. Shoji Tanaka

NOMINATION PROCEDURE

Nominations of candidates for the IEEE Awards can be made by hard copy messages sent by land mail (NOT e-mail) directly to the Chair of the Award Committee containing the rationale for the nomination of the prospective Awardee and endorsed by at least ten (10) attendees of previous applied superconductivity conferences.  The informal letter, which should be about one page in length, should include the prospective candidates names, address and other contact information, his/her academic background, a brief summary of his/her past and current professional affiliations and a list of the significant scientific, technological or management accomplishments relevant to the particular award for which the candidate has been proposed.   The endorsements can be made either by co-signing the original nomination letter or by sending a separate letter, to which the original nomination letter is attached, with signature(s) of additional endorsers. 

The nomination letter and the letters of endorsement must be received by the Chair of the Awards Committee no later than 5 PM (local time) on 28 February of the year in which an applied superconductivity conference is held.  Members of the Awards Committee may also make additional nominations of candidates for the Award.

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