Presented: Fall meeting, odd years
The Europe Section Heinz Gerischer Award was established in 2001 to recognize an individual or a small group of individuals (no more than three) who have made an outstanding contribution to the science of semiconductor electrochemistry and photoelectrochemistry including the underlying areas of physical and materials chemistry of significance to this field. The prize was established in part by a generous contribution from the family of the late Prof. Heinz and Dr. Renate Gerischer.
Eligibility criteria
The recipient(s):
- Made outstanding contributions to the science of semiconductor electrochemistry and photoelectrochemistry including the underlying areas of physical and materials chemistry of significance to this field.
- ECS membership is not a requirement.
Nomination guidelines
Nominations can be made by a single scientist or a group of scientists. Self nomination is not permitted.
A complete nomination package includes:
- Completed electronic Award Nomination Form;
- Nomination letter highlighting the nominee’s contributions to the field(s) outlined above;
- Curriculum vitae and publications list;
- Copies of the nominee’s four most important papers (or patents);
- Up to five letters of support from scientists in the field.
Award
The award consists of:
- Scroll;
- EUR €2000 prize.
If a group of either two or three individuals receives the award, a scroll is prepared for each winner. The cash prize is divided equally between the winners.
Recipient obligations
The recipient(s) are invited to deliver the “Gerischer Prize Lecture” during the meeting at which the prize is presented.
About Heinz Gerischer
Heinz Gerischer (1919-1994) made significant contributions to the field particularly in the area of semiconductive electrodes and electrode kinetics. The German scientist’s work laid the foundation for a mechanistic interpretation of electrode reactions and strongly influenced our present understanding of electrode kinetics.
Questions
Contact awards@electrochem.org with questions or for more information.
Review the Society’s robust Honors & Awards and Fellowships & Grants Programs.
Recipients
2003-2023
Patrik Schmuki
(2023)
D. Noel Buckley
(2021)
Nathan Lewis
(2019)
Kazuhito Hashimoto
(2017)
Adam Heller
(2015)
Arthur J. Nozik
(2013)
Helmut Tributsch
(2011)
Rüdiger Memming
(2009)
A. Bard
(2007)
M. Graetzel
(2005)
A. Fujishima
(2003)
