For neutron scattering studies of condensed matter physics, particularly investigations of transition metal magnetism and quantum fluids, and for the development of novel scattering techniques. More...

For pioneering accomplishments in the fields of global optimization, artificial neural networks, and high performance computing based on quantum devices. More...

For outstanding scientific, programmatic, and institutional contributions to ORNL in advanced computational structural mechanics and nuclear safety technologies. More...

James R. Beene (2004)

For innovative research in nuclear structure physics, particularly in areas leading to a quantitative understanding of the excitation and decay of the elementary collective modes of nuclei, and for vision and scientific and technical leadership in building the Holifield Radioactive Ion Beam Facility into a forefront laboratory for nuclear science. More...

For research leading to the development of new materials and to the solution of a wide range of fundamental and applied problems in solid-state science through the application of modern methods for the synthesis and characterization of ceramics, glasses, and alloys and the growth of single crystals. More...

For pioneering research in disturbance and landscape ecology and in modeling of land-use change with its implications for global changes, which have influenced environmental decision making on a worldwide scale. More...

For pioneering the application of chaos theory and nonlinear dynamics to energy technologies, including gas-fluidized beds, internal combustion engines, and pulsed combustion. More...

For internationally recognized contributions in distributed and cluster computing, including the development of the Parallel Virtual Machine and the Message Passing Interface standard now widely used in science to solve computational problems in biology, physics, chemistry, and materials science. More...

For pioneering research and distinguished contributions to the field of high-temperature superconductors, including fundamental materials science advances and technical innovations that enable commercialization. More...

For basic energy research in photosynthesis and its application to the production of renewable fuels and chemicals. More...

For distinguished contributions to energy policy research and analysis for transportation, and for advancing understanding of the transportation sector's role in energy and environmental concerns. More...

Robert J. Harrison (2005)

For studies of the electronic structure of molecules, computational chemistry, and high-performance algorithms and computing. More...

For the development of advanced X-ray focusing and microfocusing optics and three-dimensional X-ray microscopy, and for pioneering research on the atomic and mesoscale structure of materials. More...

For international leadership in developing innovative therapeutic and diagnostic applications of radionuclides for nuclear medicine. More...

For fundamental investigations of the structure and dynamics of materials using X-ray diffraction, including pioneering nanosecond resolution X-ray studies and the development of three-dimensional X-ray structural microscopy with submicron resolution. More...

Anthony Mezzacappa (2005)

For research in the fields of astrophysics and supernova science. More...

For expertise in developing neutron detection technologies used in scientific research and in nuclear weapon and arms control verification. More...

Stephen E. Nagler (2007)

For his pioneering contributions to the study of nonequilibrium systems, quantum magnetism, and excitations in condensed matter. More...

Richard J. Norby (2007)

For his research on the effects of elevated levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide on terrestrial ecosystems. More...

For development of Z-contrast microscopy, which allows the direct imaging of materials at the atomic scale. More...

For significant contributions and visionary leadership in the fields of Robotics and Intelligent Systems and Human-Machine Synergy. More...

Nageswara Rao (2006)

For contributions to high-performance networking and multiple-sensor fusion and for developing a unifying theory of information fusion. More...

For his internationally recognized work in the theory of alloys and his pioneering applications of massively parallel computing to first-principles calculations of the properties of materials. More...

Thomas G. Thundat (2005)

For developments in biomedical engineering and biotechnology, micromechanical devices, and nanoscale imaging and detection. More...

For outstanding contributions to the field of applied computer vision research and development that address important national interests in industrial and economic competitiveness, biomedical measurement science, and national security. More...

For research on fundamental issues involving society and technology; for contributions in economic geography, especially related to modernization processes in developing countries; and for advancements in energy and environmental policy analysis, including technology assessment and R&D policy. More...

Steven J. Zinkle (2004)

For leadership and pioneering research in the fundamental effects of radiation on a broad range of metals and ceramics applicable to fission and fusion energy systems. More...