Low Temperature PhD Thesis Prize
This prize is for a PhD thesis that makes the strongest contribution to the development of low-temperature physics and technology.
Organised by the Low Temperature Group, the prize rewards the PhD thesis that makes the strongest contribution to the development of low-temperature physics and technology.
- The prize is £250.
Eligibility and nominations
The prize is open to all students of institutions in the UK and Ireland who successfully complete their PhD examination between 1 June 2023 and the deadline for nominations.
We are no longer accepting nominations for 2024. Please email any queries to Sean Giblin, [email protected].
Submissions
Thesis submissions should include:
- the thesis;
- the student’s CV, including publication list;
- a summary of the major achievements included in the PhD thesis;
- information on whether the thesis has also been submitted to another IOP group for a PhD thesis prize; and
- official confirmation that the PhD examination has been completed (i.e. viva passed and, where necessary, approval of final corrected thesis).
Selection
Theses are pre-screened by the chair, vice-chair and secretary of the group committee, which shortlists three. The winner is chosen by the eight-strong committee.
Previous winners
2023
Scott Manifold
Duncan Mifsud MInstP
On the astrochemistry of sulphur molecules in interstellar and solar system ice analogues