2020
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Dr. Craig M. Brown – NIST Center for Neutron Research
For insightful neutron scattering studies of gas adsorption in metal organic frameworks and other microporous materials.
Dr. Paul Butler – NIST Center for Neutron Research
For outstanding research on the chemistry and physics of complex fluids and biomembranes, and exceptional service to the neutron community, including major contributions to neutron scattering data acquisition and analysis.
Dr. Bryan C. Chakoumakos – Oak Ridge National Laboratory
For significant contributions to the advancement of physical, chemical, earth and materials sciences through the application of the neutron diffraction, and for distinguished contributions to the promotion of neutron scattering in the United States.
Prof. Mark Dadmun – University of Tennessee at Knoxville
For a sustained record of neutron-based research elucidating the structure and dynamics of multi-component polymers, education of the next generation neutron scientists, and dedicated service to the neutron scattering community.
Dr. Christina Hoffmann – Oak Ridge National Laboratory
For developing modern data analysis and visualization tools for neutron single-crystal crystallography.
Prof. Chris Leighton – University of Minnesota
For his insightful application of neutron scattering to advance the understanding of magnetic materials, including magnetically inhomogeneous systems, complex oxides and alloys, and magnetic heterostructures.
Dr. Thomas Proffen – Oak Ridge National Laboratory
For seminal contributions to the fields of diffuse scattering and neutron total scattering, including the dedicated and sustained mentoring of women within those disciplines.
Dr. J. Lee Robertson – Oak Ridge National Laboratory
For his leading role in upgrading the High Flux Isotope Reactor beam room thermal instruments and the design and construction of the cold instruments in the associated Guide Hall, efforts vital to the success of the HFIR user program.
Prof. Xun-Li Wang – City University of Hong Kong
For innovative neutron scattering studies at the interface between condensed matter physics and engineering materials science, and for the development of new neutron instrumentation to enable these seminal studies.