The award recognizes a living individual for a career of meritorious achievements and outstanding technical contributions in the field of applied superconductor materials technology, over a period of time (nominally more than twenty years) based on novel and innovative concepts and theories proposed by the individual, the authorship or co-authorship of many publications of major significance to the field of applied superconductor materials technology, and the impact that the candidate’s contributions have had on the development and maturing of applied superconductivity. In 2013, the award was renamed the "IEEE Dr. James Wong Award for Continuing and Significant Contributions to Applied Superconductor Materials Technology." Prize: Recipients will receive a $5,000 honorarium, a suitably inscribed plaque, and a medallion fabricated from niobium. Funding: Funded by the Council on Superconductivity. Presentation: To be presented during an awards ceremony at the Applied Superconductivity Conference or at other international conferences related to applied superconductivity as designated by the President of the IEEE Council on SuperConductivity. Basis for Judging: For contribution to the field of applied superconductivity over a period of time (nominally, more than twenty years) based on novel and innovative concepts proposed by the individual, the authorship or co-authorship of a number of publications of major significance to the field of applied superconductivity and the presentation of a number of invited and plenary talks at major national and international conferences and meetings in applied superconductivity, and the impact that the candidate’s accomplishments have had on the development and maturing of applied superconductivity. Eligibility: The recipient must have been active in the field of applied superconductivity for at least twenty years; and must be able to attend the international conference related to applied superconductivity at which the Award will be made. The recipient does not have to be a member of the IEEE and there shall be no restrictions based on nationality, country of residence, age or gender. An individual may receive only one IEEE Council on SuperConductivity sponsored Award for his/her contributions to superconductor materials science and technology. Nomination Details: Nominations are no longer accepted for this award. Please refer to the "IEEE Dr. James Wong Award for Continuing and Significant Contributions to Applied Superconductor Materials Technology."
