2020 EMERGING INVESTIGATOR

Closed past deadline (Aug. 21, 2020)

The SNO Emerging Investigator designation gives recognition to emerging scientists and engineers working in the area of sustainable nanotechnology. In recognition of this designation, a certificate and cash award will be presented at the 2020 9th Nano Conference.
Criteria and eligibility include:

  1. Investigators who are within the first 10 years post Ph.D.
  2. An impactful body of independent work and publications in the area of sustainable nanotechnology: environmental, societal, or economic.
  3. Current Membership and Registration at the 2020 9th Nano Conference virtual, Nov. 12-13, 2020.

The nomination consists of a single (1-page max) nomination letter, a second (1-page max) support letter and a 2-page CV (self-nominations are not accepted). The nomination letter should describe how the nominee's research impacts the field of sustainable nanotechnology. The support letter should focus on the nominee's teaching, service and leadership in the field of sustainable nanotechnology. Both the nomination and support letters can be made by SNO members. Nominations are not restricted to the US or UK. Applications will be kept for 5 years to lessen the burden of re-applying.

Letters and cv are due to Arturo Keller (keller@bren.ucsb.edu) Aug. 21, 2020.

The selected Emerging Investigator will be honored at the 9th Nano Conference and expected to give a talk during the conference.

NOTE: NanOEH emerging investigators are also eligible for this award.