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Vacuum Physics Group

This is an IOP special interest group, which is a community of IOP members focused on a particular discipline, application or area of interest. 

Special interest groups allow members to connect and share knowledge and ideas. The IOP funds groups to deliver a range of activities including events, prizes and bursaries. All of our groups are driven by members.  


About the group

As a special interest, member-driven group, we appeal to those in the vacuum industry and research with meetings that cover a wide range of subjects. Our committee reflects our reach and includes:

  • academics
  • industrial laboratories
  • vacuum users in government
  • representatives of vacuum manufacturers

We bring together people who produce and improve vacuum equipment with those concerned with its application in:

  • medical physics
  • industrial process control
  • electronics and semiconductor industries
  • large machines for research in the physical sciences

What the group does

We take an active interest in the education of those working with vacuum technology.

We have close links with the British Vacuum Council (BVC) and the International Union for Vacuum Science, Technique and Applications (IUVSTA).

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Group prize

Vacuum Group Thesis Prize

This prize recognises the year’s most outstanding PhD thesis in the field of vacuum physics.

Find out more about the prize

Vacuum Group Poster Prize

The group sponsored a poster prize at the EVC17/ECOSS37 Conference 2024. The deadline for submissions has now passed.

Find out more about the prize

Group events

Find events for the Vacuum Physics Group

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Committee and contacts

CategoryNameStartEnd
ChairDr Catherine Scholey, MInstP20242028
SecretaryDr Richard Moseley, MInstP20212025
TreasurerMr James Cameron, CPhys MInstP20242025
Ordinary MemberDr Gianfranco Claudio, CPhys MInstP20212025
Ordinary MemberDr John Cowpe, MInstP20242028
Ordinary MemberMr Samuel Lodge, MInstP20242028
Ordinary MemberDr Esmaeil Namvar, MInstP20222026
Ordinary MemberDr Danny Sutherland, MInstP20212025
Early Career PhysicistMs Hannah Vandenwijngaerden, MInstP20242028
Co-opted MemberMr Keith Middleman20242025