The award was established in 2003 to recognize outstanding scientific and/or engineering work in fundamental or applied electrochemistry or solid-state science and technology by an early-career scientist or engineer.
Nomination Deadline: October 1, odd years
Presented: Fall meeting, even years
Eligibility criteria
The nominee must be an early-career scientist or engineer who has contributed an accumulation of outstanding theoretical and/or experimental work in the fields of electrochemistry, electrochemical engineering, or solid-state science and/or engineering and must show promise as a developing leader of research in these fields. The nominee must have initiated their career (i.e. received final degree and/or started work as a professional in their field) no more than 12 years prior to April 1 of the year in which the Award is made. The 12-year timeline may be extended for special reasons (e.g., parental leave, military service, long-term illness, etc.), to be considered on a case-by-case basis. To maintain confidentiality, submit the extension justification to ECS Awards separately from the nomination packet.
The recipient must be a member of The Electrochemical Society.
Nomination guidelines
Nominations shall be considered in effect for two consecutive award cycles.
A complete nomination package includes:
- Completed electronic nomination form
- At least two, but not more than five letters of support (one page in length)
- Optional materials:
– Publications list
– Patents list
– Professional and educational experiences
– Other documented contributions
– Other pertinent information that supports and strengthens the candidate’s nomination
Award
The award consists of a framed scroll, the sum of US $5,000, complimentary meeting registration for award recipient and companion, a dinner held in recipient’s honor during the designated meeting, and Life Membership in The Society. The award winner may receive up to US $1,000 for un-reimbursed travel in order to receive the award in person at the designated Society meeting and deliver a general address on a subject related to the contributions for which the award is being presented.
About Charles W. Tobias
The award honors the memory of Charles W. Tobias who played a seminal role in electrochemical engineering, and nearly every practitioner in this field was associated with him, directly or indirectly. His example, counsel, and advice impacted many young people, encouraging them to seek excellence in teaching, research, and professional contributions to basic and interdisciplinary science and engineering.
Recipients
2004-2022
Betar Gallant (2024)
Fikile Brushett (2022)
Bryan McCloskey (2020)
Michael Arnold (2018)
Y. Shirley Meng (2016)
Adam Weber (2014)
Bryan S. Pivovar (2012)
Bilge Yildiz (2012)
Thomas J. Schmidt (2010)
Yang Shao-Horn (2008)
Hock Min Ng (2006)
Stuart B. Adler (2004)
