The technical structure of AVS is organized as a matrix. Members can participate in one or more Divisions or Technical Groups, each of which is focused around a major topical area. Members may also participate in Chapters and Student Chapters, which are regional organizations that focus on local area needs.


Thin Film - Awards

 

Thin Film Division Distinguished Technologist Award

The Thin Film Division Distinguished Technologist Award serves to recognize individuals who have provided exceptional technical support of thin film research or related development activities. 

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Thin Film Division Paul H. Holloway Young Investigator Award

The Thin Film Division Paul H. Holloway Young Investigator Award serves to recognize a young scientist or engineer who has contributed outstanding theoretical and experimental work in an area important to the AVS Thin Film Division and be a current AVS member. The nominee’s Ph.D. or equivalent degree must have been earned less than 7 years prior to January 1 of the award year. 

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Thin Film Division Russell F. Messier Mid-Career Award and Lecture 

The Thin Film Division Russell F. Messier Mid-Career Award and Lecture serves to recognize the outstanding achievements of mid-career researchers contributing to thin film science, experimentation, theory, simulation, engineering, and/or technology..

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Graduate Competition 

The Thin Film Division James Harper Award brings recognition to outstanding research by graduate students giving oral presentations in TFD sessions at AVS international symposia.

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