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

This year’s deadline has passed. Next prize to be awarded in 2011.
 
  2009 Selection Committee:  Ramon Ravelo, Joe Zaug, Gerrit Sutherland, Dennis Grady, Malcolm Nicol, Justin Wark

2009 George E. Duvall Shock Compression Science Award Recipient:
Donald Curran
SRI International

Past Recipients:

2007:	Dennis E. Grady
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