These Awards were established by the Advanced Surface Engineering Division (ASED) of the AVS in 2006 to honor and encourage outstanding graduate students carrying out research in areas of interest to ASED, with emphasis on the fields of surface engineering, thin films, and related topics. The ASED seeks to recognize students of exceptional ability who show promise for significant future achievement.
The ASED is pleased to announce the three finalists for 2026, chosen based on the quality of their written research summaries, resumes, and evaluation letters. The selection of the winners will take into consideration the application materials in addition to the quality and professionalism of their oral presentations/discussions and a brief interview with the Awards Committee at the 2026 ICMCTF.
