Prizes and Awards
| S. Chandrasekhar Prize of Plasma Physics |
The Chandrasekhar Prize is awarded by the Division of Plasma Physics
of the AAPPS to recognize outstanding contributions to experimental and/or
theoretical research in fundamental plasma physics and plasma applications
in all fields of physics. This Prize will be given to an AAPPS-DPP member who has made seminal / pioneering contribution to any field of plasma physics or plasma applications as stated above. |
| AAPPS-DPP Plasma Innovation Prize | Any DPP members (not a member of the committee making the selection) may submit one nomination or seconding letter for “AAPPS-DPP Plasma Innovation Prize” in any given year. A nomination should include: A letter evaluating the nominee's qualifications in the light of the particular features of the prize and identifying the specific work to be recognized. |
| Young Researcher Award |
This award has been established by AAPPS-DPP from 2016 for APPC-13.
A young researcher who, by the date of nomination deadline, is 40 years old or younger and 31 years or more can be nominated (i.e., self-nominated or nominated by others) for this prize based on his/her significant contribution in the study of plasma-related science and engineering. |
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Kunioki Mima U30 Scientist and Student Award |
This award recognizes exceptional U30 (under 30 years old) scientists/students who have performed original work of outstanding scientific quality and achievement in the area of plasma physics. This award is originally called "U30 Scientist and Student Award". From 2025, this award is re-named after Prof. Kunioki Mima. |
| AAPPS-DPP Poster Prize | This prize recognize excellent poster presentation in annual conferences from student to senior researchers. |
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Elsevier Student and PhD poster award | Two young scientists will be selected among nominated Student and PhD poster presenters. |