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Physical Measurement Laboratory

Quantum Measurement Division

Awards

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2023 AAAS Fellow - Angela Hight Walker

Hight Walker was nominated for "advancing the physics of quantum-confined materials through innovations in Raman spectroscopy and for

2024 Hermann Weyl Prize - Nicole Yunger Halpern

The 2024 Hermann Weyl Prize has been awarded to Nicole Yunger Halpern from the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science

2023 - William P. Slichter Award---Anthony Kotula, Kalman Migler, Angela Hight Walker

For partnering with industry to develop the rheo-Raman microscope and solve key issues with manufacturing of advanced polymers and other soft matter.

2023 - Samuel Wesley Stratton Award---Alexey Gorshkov

For pioneering contributions to the understanding and control of large quantum systems, with applications in quantum computers, sensors, and networks.

Angela Hight Walker DEIA Award recipient

2023 - Diversity, Inclusivity and Equal Employment Opportunity Award---Angela Hight Walker

For exemplary service as a role model, mentor, and strong, effective advocate and leader for the advancement of participation and fairness at NIST.

2023 - Eugene Casson Crittenden Award---Gail Griffin-Ferris

For ensuring the successful administration of the entire NIST Quantum Measurement Division during and after the COVID-19 pandemic challenges

2023 ASPIRE Prize U.S. Winner - Nicole Yunger Halpern

Nicole Yunger Halpern is an emerging young leader in the reconciliation and mutual strengthening of the concepts of thermodynamics and

2022 - Edward Uhler Condon Award---Stephan Schlamminger

For explaining the physics of a crane operator’s trick of managing a swinging load and applying it to measure the universal gravitational constant G.

2023 Optica Fellow - Alexey Gorshkov

JQI Fellow Alexey Gorshkov was named a 2023 fellow of Optica, the organization formerly known as the Optical Society of America. Gorshkov

2022 Excellence in Research Award in Physical and Information Sciences - Alexey Gorshkov

In recognition for pioneering, fundamental contributions to the understanding, design, and control of large, interacting quantum systems

2022 APS Fellow - Angela R. Hight Walker

For pioneering advancements to the measurement science of Raman spectroscopy for quantifying light-matter interactions of low-dimensional

2021 - Arthur S. Flemming Award---Alexey Gorshkov

Dr. Gorshkov’s creating strong interactions between photons gives a basis for technology using light rather than electrons to perform operations/computations.

2021 APS Fellow - Alexander Kramida

For developing highly effective methods for uncertainty quantification, and for the evaluation of atomic spectroscopic data and its

2020 Distinguished Associate Award - Charles Waduwarage Perera

For developing an SI-traceable self-calibrating system for radioactivity measurement services which reduces the need to handle radioactive

2020 - Arthur S. Flemming Award---William Phillips, Ian Coddington, Andrew Ludlow

The Arthur S. Flemming Award was established in 1948 to honor outstanding federal employees for unusually meritorious work.

2020 - Gold Medal Award---Jacob Taylor

For leadership in shaping the nation’s quantum science agenda, resulting in the National Quantum Initiative Act and its implementation infrastructure.

2020 - Bronze Medal Award---Denis Bergeron, Jeffrey Cessna, Ryan Fitzgerald, Dean Jarrett, Shamith Payagala, Neil M. Zimmerman

For developing an SI-traceable self-calibrating system for radioactivity measurement services that reduces the need to handle radioactive sources.

Jacob Taylor Elected OSA Fellow

For contributions using quantum properties of light and matter for applications ranging from extremely sensitive sensors to quantum

Sergey V. Polyakov Elected OSA Fellow

For contributions using quantum properties of light for optical metrology, communication, and biosensing beyond classical limits.

Jon Pratt Elected ASPE Fellow

Election to the ASPE College of Fellows is a highly prestigious honor that is intended to recognize and honor those exceptional members of

2020 APS Fellow - Alexey V. Gorshkov

For contributions to the understanding, design, and control of quantum many-body atomic, molecular, and optical systems and their

IOP Trusted Reviewer - Zachary Levine

IOP trusted reviewer status acknowledges that you have demonstrated a high level of peer review competence, with the ability to critique

2019/2020 George A. Snow Memorial Award - Gretchen Campbell

For her work on the Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP). About Dr. George A. Snow: Throughout his tenure at the

2020 Arthur S. Flemming Katharine B. Gebbie Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Federal Service – William D. Phillips

In addition to the Arthur S. Flemming awards given annually to midcareer federal employees, William D. Phillips, a physicist in NIST’s

2019 - Presidential Rank Award---Ian Spielman

For his pioneering work and leadership in developing quantum simulation techniques to investigate natural phenomena too complex for traditional mathematical computation.

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Chemistry
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Electronics
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Nanotechnology
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