The Porter Medal is awarded every two years to the scientist who, in the opinion of the European Photochemistry Association, the Inter-American Photochemistry Society, and the Asian and Oceanian Photochemistry Association, has contributed most to the subject of Photochemistry.
The Porter Medal, named for the late George Porter FRS, Nobel Laureate, is awarded biennually to the scientist who in the opinion of the judges, has contributed most to the science of photochemistry with particular emphasis on more physical aspects, reflecting George Porter’s own interests.
For more information access to The Porter Medal Official Site.
Call for nominations
For details about the nomination process, please visit the Official Site .
CLOSED
The Porter Medal has been awarded to Haruo Inoue from Tokyo Metropolitan University and it will be given at the APC 2018 December in Tapei.
Former laureates
Last edition: 2020
2016
Jim Barber / Fredrick D. Lewis
Country: UK / USA
Institution: Imperial College London / Northwestern University