Topical Group on Compression of Condensed Matter 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
- Raymond Smith
- Daniel Dolan
- Thomas Duffy
- Aidan Thompson
Recent recipients
Wendy Mao
2026 recipient
For pioneering experiments in compressed-matter research that have advanced our understanding of high-pressure mineral physics, planetary interiors, and functional materials, while expanding the frontiers of Earth and planetary sciences and fundamental physics.
Alejandro Strachan
2026 recipient
For pioneering contributions to predictive modeling of shock-induced chemistry in energetic materials and high-pressure physics, spanning initial chemical events, shock-to-deflagration transitions, mechanochemistry, and the discovery of novel high-pressure phases.
Thomas Duffy
2025 recipient
For contributions in high-pressure geoscience that significantly advanced our understanding of planetary materials under extreme conditions through innovative static and dynamic compression techniques leading to significantly enhanced seismic models of Earth's interior.
Larry Glenn Hill
2025 recipient
For groundbreaking contributions to the innovative design and execution of shock physics experiments involving energetic materials; pioneering insights into the microstructural effects of high explosives; and significant advancements in the theoretical understanding of shock and detonation physics.
Raymond F. Smith
2024 recipient
For pioneering dynamic ramp-compression experiments on high-energy laser facilities, resulting in significant discoveries in high-pressure materials physics and planetary science.
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.
Topical Group on Compression of Condensed Matter 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.