Awards

European Ceramic Society–American Ceramic Society Joint Young Professional Award

By Erica Zimmerman / February 15, 2024

The European Ceramic Society–American Ceramic Society Joint Young Professional Award recognizes individuals who foster international cooperation between the American Ceramic Society and the European Ceramic Society, in demonstration of both…

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David W. Richerson Educational Outreach Award

By Erica Zimmerman / November 14, 2023

The David W. Richerson Educational Outreach Award was established through a gift from David W. Richerson, Richerson & Associates. David Richerson is a leading expert in the field of ceramics.…

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2023 Awardee: Saurabh Kapoor

By Karen McCurdy / May 5, 2023

Saurabh Kapoor, Ph.D., leads the Glass Research and Development division at Sterlite Technologies Limited in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India and is a visiting assistant professor at the Department of Metallurgical Engineering…

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Basic Science Division: Early Discovery Award

By Erica Zimmerman / November 3, 2021

The Basic Science Division Early Discovery Award recognizes an early career member of ACerS who has demonstrated a contribution to basic science in the field of glass and ceramics. The winner…

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Cements Division: Early Career Award

By Erica Zimmerman / November 1, 2021

The Cements Division’s Early Career Award recognizes an outstanding early career scientist who is conducting research in the field of cement and concrete in an academic, industry, or government funded…

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Glass & Optical Materials Division: Alfred R. Cooper Session Distinguished Speaker

By Erica Zimmerman / July 21, 2021

The Alfred R. Cooper Session and the invited Cooper Distinguished Speaker highlights the spirit of the late Professor Alfred R. Cooper. Dr. Cooper was for many years a member of…

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Bioceramics Division: Tadashi Kokubo Award

By Erica Zimmerman / October 12, 2020

The Tadashi Kokubo award is presented annually to a deserving individual(s) in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the field of bioceramics research and development. Professor Tadashi Kokubo is a…

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Bioceramics Division: Bioceramics Young Scholar Award

By Erica Zimmerman / May 22, 2020

The Bioceramics Young Scholar Award recognizes excellence in research among current degree-seeking graduate students and postdoctoral research associates. A letter from a faculty advisor or postdoctoral advisor verifying compliance to…

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Bioceramics Division: Global Young Bioceramicist Award

By Erica Zimmerman / May 22, 2020

The Global Young Bioceramicist (GYB) Award recognizes the outstanding young ceramic engineer and material scientist, who has made significant contributions to the area of Bioceramics, for human healthcare around the…

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Bioceramics Division: Larry L. Hench Lifetime Achievement Award

By Erica Zimmerman / May 22, 2020

The Larry L. Hench Lifetime Achievement Award for innovation and translation is presented by the Bioceramics Division and is given annually to deserving individual(s) in recognition of lifetime dedication, vision,…

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