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Call for 2025 Nominations IEEE Nanotechnology Council

Thursday, March 27th, 2025

The IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC) is seeking nominations for the following elected positions.

(1) Election: VP-elect for Conferences (3-years: serves as elect in 2026; VP 2027-2028)

(2) Election: VP-elect for Finances (3-years: serves as elect in 2026; VP 2027-2028) [incumbent is eligible]

(3) Election: Member-at-Large (MAL) (up to 3) (2026-2027)

Unless otherwise noted, all positions are two-year terms and start Jan. 1, 2026. MAL can serve 4 consecutive years

Nominations should include a statement from the candidate and a bio in IEEE format.

The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2025.

A position description and nomination form can be downloaded here.

Duties for the positions are described in the NTC Constitution which can be found here, and in the NTC Bylaws which can be found here.

Eligibility: Officer candidates are nominated from current AdCom members or from those past members who have served as Member Society-appointed or ex-officio AdCom members within the previous five years. Review the AdCom roster at https://ieeenano.org/adcom/.

MAL candidates serve as members of the AdCom and are to provide the Council with independent insights and positions that are in support of the global nanotechnology community, especially those involved in independent research, development and commercialization, to represent the Council positions and statements as needed to these global constituencies and to complete the specific tasks identified in their candidacy documents. MAL are NOT required to be members of Member Societies.

NOTE: Nominations may be made only by AdCom members (Society representatives and ex-officio; see website AdCom roster).

Note: An individual may not serve concurrently as both a Council officer and a Council Member Society representative.

Submit nominations by midnight (PT) 15-May-2025.Use Google form or email to NTC Nominations Chair.

  • OR Email the nominations to Fabrizio Lombardi NTC Nominations Committee Chair at lombardi@coe.neu.edu

The election will be held at the NTC AdCom in Washington, DC USA on July 13, 2025.
Candidates are required to appear before the AdCom for the election, either in person or virtually.

 

Call for NTC YP Ambassadors

Thursday, August 15th, 2024

 

The IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC) Young Professionals (YPs) and the Vice-President for Educational Activities, supported by the ExCom, have established a new program called NTC YP AMBASSADORS. This program has the objective of inspiring and informing NTC YPs on a variety of topics (e.g., technical, nontechnical) to enhance their interest and engagement in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

The NTC YPs ambassadors will deliver talks at various Chapters/Sections “on-demand” and in a virtual modality.

Eligibility & Applications:

The call for nominations is starting from September 1st with a deadline for the 21st December 2024.

The candidate must:

  • be an IEEE member,
  • NTC participant, (free, join here)
  • belong to the IEEE YP;
  • have about 5 years or more experience reflecting professional maturity (e.g, university, professional, volunteering, etc.).

The ambassadors are selected for a term of one year. The appointment starts from 1st January 2025. All new ambassadors are required to give at least two talks during their tenure of one year.

Application:

For the application the following details are needed:

i) a resume or CV (two pg. max.);

ii) the title(s) of the maximum 2 talks;

iii) a brief writeup on the benefits of the talk proposed to the NTC YPs community;

iv) link to a 5-min short video sample of any proposed talk.

The applications must be sent to matteobrunolodi@ieee.org

Evaluation:

A dedicated and specific Subcommittee will manage the nomination and selection process of the NTC YPs AMBASSADORS and provide the results that will be announced both on the NTC Website (https://ieeenano.org/) and on the TryNano webpage (https://trynano.org/).

 

Call for Nominations for 2025 Distinguished Lecturers

Wednesday, July 31st, 2024

2025 DL Nominations–Deadline: 1 October 2024

More Information

The IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC) is seeking nominations for distinguished lecturers. The nomination deadline is 1 October 2024. The NTC has created a distinguished lecturers program to enhance the visibility of NTC among nanotechnology societies. The NTC Distinguished Lecturers are appointed to honor excellent speakers who have made technical, industrial or entrepreneurial contributions of high quality to the field of nanotechnology and science, and to enhance the technical activities of the Nanotechnology Council chapters and student branches. Consideration is given to having a well-balanced variety of speakers who can address a wide range of topics of current interest in the fields covered by the Society.

The term for the Lecturers is from 1 January until 31 December of 2025. The Lecturers serve for a one-year term and may be reappointed for one additional year with the approval of the NTC Distinguished Lecturer Committee. A budget will be provided to each Lecturer to give lectures for NTC Chapters and Branches based on the availability of funding through the NTC. DLs are expected to give a minimum of 2 lectures per year as part of their commitment to serve.

Candidates for DLs may be nominated by any current IEEE member, using the IEEE NTC Distinguished Lecturer Nomination Form. Self-nomination is not accepted. Endorsements are not required but up to three are recommended.

The selection of distinguished lectures will be made by the Distinguished Lecturer Committee, a subcommittee of the Education Committee chaired by the VP Educational Activities, and approved by the NTC ExCom.

Please submit the nomination by midnight (US Pacific Time) on 1 October 2024, via email to the VP Educational Activities, Luca Pierantoni, or online using the form found on the website.

 

Call for Award Nominations 2024

Tuesday, July 30th, 2024

The IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC) gives several awards yearly. Six are for individuals, two for the best papers published in the Transactions on Nanotechnology (T-NANO) and the IEEE Nanotechnology Magazine (INM), one is for the best Chapter, and one for the best Technical Committee.

Nomination for Awards Evaluated by the NTC Awards Committee (Nominations due 1-October)
A. Individual Awards information
B. Chapter Award information

C. Contact NTC Awards Chair
for information

Nomination for Awards Evaluated by NTC Specific Award Committees (nominations due 1-March)
D. Best PhD Thesis Award information
E. Publication Awards information
F. Technical Awards information

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Call for 2024 Nominations – IEEE Nanotechnology Council

Thursday, May 16th, 2024

The IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC) is seeking nominations for the following elected positions. Note the 2021 Governing documents update altered the election procedures for VPs by adding VP-elects and Members-at Large.

(1) Election: President-elect (one year term, 2025)

NOTE: NEW positions as of 2021 Bylaws Update:

(2) Election: VP-elect for Educational Activities (3-years: elect 2025; VP 2026-2027)

(3) Election: VP-elect for Publications (3-years: elect 2025; VP 2026-2027)

(4) Election: VP-elect for Technical Activities (3-years: elect 2025; VP 2026-2027)

(5) Election: Member-at-Large (MAL) (up to 3) (2025-2026)

Unless otherwise noted, all positions are two-year terms and start Jan. 1, 2025.

Nominations should include a statement from the candidate and a bio in IEEE format.

The deadline for nominations is May 25, 2024.

A position description and nomination form can be downloaded here.

Duties for the positions are described in the NTC Constitution which can be found here, and in the NTC Bylaws which can be found here.

Eligibility: Officer candidates are nominated from current AdCom members or from those past members who have served as Member Society-appointed or ex-officio AdCom members within the previous five years. Review the AdCom roster at https://ieeenano.org/adcom/.

MAL candidates serve as members of the AdCom and are to provide the Council with independent insights and positions that are in support of the global nanotechnology community, especially those involved in independent research, development and commercialization, to represent the Council positions and statements as needed to these global constituencies and to complete the specific tasks identified in their candidacy documents. MAL are NOT required to be members of Member Societies.

NOTE: Nominations may be made only by AdCom members (Society representatives and ex-officio; see website AdCom roster).

Note: An individual may not serve concurrently as both a Council officer and a Council Member Society representative.

Please email the nominations to Fabrizio Lombardi NTC Nominations Committee Chair at lombardi@coe.northeastern.edu by midnight (PT) 25-May-2024.

The election will be held at the NTC AdCom in Gijon, Spain on July 8, 2024.
Candidates are required to appear before the AdCom for the election, either in person or virtually.

 

Seeking Regional Rep for NTC Young Professionals

Friday, May 10th, 2024

The call for volunteering as a Regional Representative for the IEEE Nanotechnology Council Young Professionals in Region 2 (Eastern US) is open.

As a representative, candidates will shape local initiatives, foster networking, and amplify opportunities for young professionals (YPs). Responsibilities include event organization, advocacy, and collaboration with Council leadership.

Don’t miss this chance to showcase leadership, expand your network, and contribute to the future of nanotechnology. Contact Matteo Bruno Lodi (NTC YP Rep. matteobrunolodi@ieee.org) for details.
Make your mark and empower the next generation of nanotech professionals.

 

Call for Award Nominations 2023

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

The IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC) gives several awards yearly. Six are for individuals, two for the best papers published in the Transactions on Nanotechnology (T-NANO) and the IEEE Nanotechnology Magazine (INM), one is for the best Chapter, and one for the best Technical Committee.

Nomination for Awards Evaluated by the NTC Awards Committee (Nominations due 1-October)
A. Individual Awards information
B. Chapter Award information

C. Contact NTC Awards Chair
for information

Nomination for Awards Evaluated by NTC Specific Award Committees (nominations due 1-March)
D. Best PhD Thesis Award information
E. Publication Awards information
F. Technical Awards information

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Call for Nominations for 2024 Distinguished Lecturers

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

2024 DL Nominations–Deadline: 1 October 2023

More Information

The IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC) is seeking nominations for distinguished lecturers. The nomination deadline is 1 October 2023. The NTC has created a distinguished lecturers program to enhance the visibility of NTC among nanotechnology societies. The NTC Distinguished Lecturers are appointed to honor excellent speakers who have made technical, industrial or entrepreneurial contributions of high quality to the field of nanotechnology and science, and to enhance the technical activities of the Nanotechnology Council chapters and student branches. Consideration is given to having a well-balanced variety of speakers who can address a wide range of topics of current interest in the fields covered by the Society.

The term for the Lecturers is from 1 January until 31 December of 2024. The Lecturers serve for a one-year term and may be reappointed for one additional year with the approval of the NTC Distinguished Lecturer Committee. A budget will be provided to each Lecturer to give lectures for NTC Chapters and Branches based on the availability of funding through the NTC. DLs are expected to give a minimum of 2 lectures per year as part of their commitment to serve.

Candidates for DLs may be nominated by any current IEEE member, using the IEEE NTC Distinguished Lecturer Nomination Form. Self-nomination is not accepted. Endorsements are not required but up to three are recommended.

The selection of distinguished lectures will be made by the Distinguished Lecturer Committee, a subcommittee of the Education Committee chaired by the VP Educational Activities, and approved by the NTC ExCom.

Please submit the nomination by midnight (US Pacific Time) on 1 October 2023, via email to the VP Educational Activities, Lixin Dong, or online using the form found on the website.

 

Call for 2023 Nominations IEEE Nanotechnology Council Elections

Thursday, April 6th, 2023

The IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC) is seeking nominations for the following elected positions. Note the 2021 Governing documents update altered the election procedures for VPs by adding VP-elects and Members-at Large which we are phasing in starting 2022

(1) Election: VP-elect for Conferences (3-years: elect in 2024; VP 2025-2026)

(2) Election: VP-elect for Finances (3-years: elect in 2024; VP 2025-2026) [incumbent is eligible]

NOTE: NEW positions as of 2021 Bylaws Update:

(3) Election: Member-at-Large (MAL) (up to 3) (2024-2025)

Unless otherwise noted, all positions are two-year terms and start Jan. 1, 2024.

Nominations should include a statement from the candidate and a bio in IEEE format.

The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2023.

A position description and nomination form are in the attached NTC Nomination Package, which can also be downloaded here.

Duties for the positions are described in the Nomination package and also in the NTC Constitution which can be downloaded here, and other details in the NTC Bylaws which can be found here.

Eligibility: Officer candidates are nominated from current AdCom members or from those past members who have served as Member Society-appointed or ex-officio AdCom members within the previous five years. Review the AdCom roster at https://ieeenano.org/adcom/.

MAL candidates serve as members of the AdCom and are to provide the Council with independent insights and positions that are in support of the global nanotechnology community, especially those involved in independent research, development and commercialization, to represent the Council positions and statements as needed to these global constituencies and to complete the specific tasks identified in their candidacy documents. MAL are NOT required to be members of Member Societies.

NOTE: Nominations may be made only by AdCom members (Society representatives and ex-officio; see website AdCom roster).

Note: An individual may not serve concurrently as both a Council officer and a Council Member Society representative.

Please email the nominations to Jim Morris NTC Nominations Committee Chair at j.e.morris@ieee.org by midnight (PT) 15-May-2022.

The election will be held at the NTC AdCom in Jeju, Korea on July 2, 2023.
Candidates are required to appear before the AdCom for the election, either in person or virtually.

 

Call for 2023 NTC New Awards Nominations

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023

New Awards Nominations are due 1 MARCH 2023  APRIL 15, 2023

The Nanotechnology Council (NTC) has received approvals to offer these new awards starting in 2023:

The IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC) is soliciting nominations for these Awards. See the Awards page for  more information on all the NTC’s awards. To view the full detailed listing of each award please visit the Awards nominations page. Awards are presented at the IEEE-NANO conference.

Nominations for these awards are due on 1 MARCH 2023 APRIL 15, 2023. (Deadline for other NTC awards remains as 1 October.) Nominators should utilize the forms associated with each award description found on the website. Please make sure that nominators and references specifically address contributions, impact, and evidence related to the Basis for Judgment associated with each award.

Best PhD Thesis Award in Nanotechnology

Description: This annual award recognizes a PhD thesis in nanotechnology with remarkable technology innovation or excellence which should have led to publications in NTC venues including journals and conferences. Any member with no conflict of interest (i.e. advisor-advisee relationship) with any member of the NTC ExCom, NTC Education Committee, or NTC Technical Committees can submit a nomination to the Award Committee for this award. Self-nominations are not allowed. Requires three references.

Best-Paper Award for the IEEE Nanotechnology Magazine

Description: This annual award recognizes a highly influential and impactful article of the highest quality published in the IEEE Nanotechnology Magazine (INM) in the preceding 2 calendar years. (For example, the 2023 award recognizes a paper published in 2021 or 2022.) Note: Nominations accepted from any current or past member of the INM Editorial Board within the last 3 years ONLY. No self-nominations. Requires three references.

Test of Time Publication Award

Description: This annual award recognizes a highly influential, widely visible, and impactful article of the highest quality which appeared in any Nanotechnology Council managed journal, magazine, or financially sponsored conference proceedings between 10 years and 25 years ago. Note: Nominations from any Editorial Board member of any NTC publication within the last 25 years ONLY. No self-nominations. Requires three reference letters.

Technical Achievement Award(s)

Description: This annual award recognizes individuals with outstanding and innovative contributions to the different areas of nanotechnology that are represented by technical committees (TCs) as organizational entities of the Nanotechnology Council (NTC), usually within the past 10 and not more than 15 years. Note: Nominations from any member of the NTC Technical Activities Committee within the last three years (including the nomination year) ONLY. No self-nominations. Up to 3 awards will be presented each year.  Requires three reference letters.

Best Paper Award for the IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology

Description: An annual best paper award to recognize a paper published in the IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology (T-NANO) that is remarkable by its novelty, scientific merit, and potential impact. This award will encourage submission of excellent papers to the journal, and reward outstanding submissions. Note: Nominations by members of the T-NANO Editorial Board ONLY.

 

For further information please see the NTC Awards page or contact the Award Chair for each award on its Nomination page.