The Plasma Physics Division of the European Physical Society is happy to announce that the 2022 EPS Plasma Physics Innovation Prize is awarded to:

• Dr Ane Aanesland

• Dr Dmytro Rafalskyi and

• Javier Martínez Martínez
  

  (ThrustMe, France)
  

"for technological, industrial or societal applications of research in plasma physics. They successfully pioneered the use of iodine-fuelled plasma-based electric propulsion systems for satellites. Iodine is a transformative alternative propellant to xenon, has been recently demonstrated in orbit, and has the potential to ensure the economic and environmental sustainability of the space industry."

Read the long citation.

image: ThrustMe

Nominations are now open for the EPS Early Career Prize. The EPS has two Early Career prizes to be awarded each year – one each for achievements of a mainly theoretical or experimental nature. Those eligible for these awards should have made a substantial contribution to the development or reputation of physics in Europe. "Early Career" is defined as those individuals in the first 12 years of their career in physics following their first degree or equivalent, with allowance for any career breaks.

More information on what is needed to make a nomination can be found here.

The deadline to submit a nomination is 15th February 2022.