Recognizes and encourages significant experimental or theoretical contributions to condensed matter and materials physics.
Description and Background
Evaluation Criteria
CAP Medal Nomination Procedures (Link opens in new tab)
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Know a worthy candidate for this award? visit the cap recognition NOMINATION SYSTEM Any questions regarding the nomination process should be sent to programs@cap.ca |
2024 WinnerMarcel Franz | University of British Columbia |
Description and Background
The purpose of this award is to recognize and encourage significant experimental or theoretical contributions to condensed matter and materials physics. While the main criterion for awarding the Brockhouse medal is the impact of the research accomplishments, preference will be given for recent important advances in condensed matter and materials physics.
The candidate’s research should have been done primarily in Canada or in affiliation with a Canadian university, industry or government laboratory.
The medal will normally be awarded to one person but may be shared when several candidates have contributed significantly to the same research accomplishments.
Evaluation Criteria
Nominees will be evaluated on their scientific and technical contributions in condensed matter physics and materials science research and development that sets them apart from their peers. Preference will be given for recent important advances in condensed matter physics. The basis for this evaluation will be the nominee’s contributions including but not limited to the following:
- Evidence of significant scientific and technical accomplishments in research and development.
- Letters from experts who are familiar with the work of the nominees. These letters should outline the nominee’s accomplishments, technical contributions, and impact on the field of physics that sets the nominee apart from their peers.
- The value and impact of all research outputs (including datasets and software) in addition to research publications; consideration will be given to a broad range of impact measures including qualitative indicators of research impact, such as influence on policy and practice.
- Invited conference presentations and invited colloquia and seminars.
- Honours, citations, certificates, awards, and other recognition for their research.
- Other evidence of research contributions and the impact that set this nominee apart from their peers.
