APS Rising Stars
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The APS Rising Star designation is presented to outstanding APS members in the earliest stages of their research career post-PhD. Drawing its name from an Observer editorial series that featured exemplars of the exciting work being done by the field’s newest researchers, this designation recognizes researchers whose innovative work has already advanced the field and signals great potential for their continued contributions.
Individuals being considered for Rising Star designation are evaluated for their promise of excellence in research based on the following criteria:
- significant publications
- significant recognitions
- significant discoveries, methodological innovations, or theoretical or empirical contributions
- work with potentially broad impact
- commitment to diversity in science
- demonstrated independence from mentors
Visit the APS Rising Stars Nomination Information for details and to submit nominations.
APS Rising Stars Committee
Eliza Bliss-Moreau, Member
University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis
Pamela Davis-Kean, Member
University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Katherine Ehrlich, Member
University of Georgia
University of Georgia
Gianluca Esposito, Member
Nanyang Technological University – Singapore
Nanyang Technological University – Singapore
Roger Giner-Sorolla, Member
University of Kent
University of Kent
Wai Kai Hou, Member
The Education University of Hong Kong
The Education University of Hong Kong
Matt Howard, Member
University of South Alabama
University of South Alabama
Richard Ivry, Member
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Sylvia Perry, Member
Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Narayanan Srinivasan, Member
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Lisa Starr, Member
University of Rochester
University of Rochester
Veronica Yan, Member
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin
Xiao Yang, Member
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
