Ruth Lynden-Bell PhD Prize
Recognising experimental or theoretical work in the general area statistical mechanics and thermodynamics by recent PhD students.
Details
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| Nominations closing date | 31 March 2026 11:59pm |
| Career stage | PhD student |
Winners
He did his PhD in Physics in the University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, G.D. Luxembourg, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Massimiliano Esposito.
During his PhD he worked on the theory of the thermodynamics of chemical reaction networks. Notably he applied these ideas to molecular motors, using the theory to improve their thermodynamic efficiency.
Beatrice Soh MIT, USA
About this prize
The award is given to PhD students working in the broadly defined area of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics, with a clear connection to the chemical sciences. This may include theoretical, computational, or experimental research that advances understanding of molecular systems, reactions, materials, or other chemical phenomena.
- Both experimental and theoretical work is eligible for this award
- Students should have completed their PhD viva within two years of the awarding year.
- There is no restriction on nationality or country of study
Professor Ruth Lynden-Bell started her career working on spectroscopy. Later she worked on spin systems and infrared and Raman line shapes. She also contributed extensively to the investigation of liquids and disordered solids using computer simulations, often developing new techniques to investigate complex fluids, including seminal contributions in the area of ionic liquids.
Ruth was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 2006 in recognition of her 鈥渃rucial advancements in our knowledge of the properties of liquids and disordered solids鈥�. She was awarded the 2017 Lennard-Jones Lectureship for her work in Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics.
Awarded by the Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics Group
The group aims to promote the interests of scientists working in the broad fields of statistical mechanics, thermodynamics and associated disciplines.