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 .

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Frequency: Biennial, even years

Requisites: To nominate European candidates for The Porter Medal, the candidate’s details should preferably be sent directly to the President of the European Photochemistry Association. For nomination of candidates from other continents, see the Porter Medal webpage. Nominations may also be sent to the Chair of the Porter Medal Committee.

The nomination package should include:

  • Curriculum Vitae of the candidate
  • A list of publications
  • A citation for the award, not exceeding five pages
  • Two letters of reference

Award: Porter Medal and Plenary talk at a large photochemistry conference

Deadline for submission: Usually beginning of February of the year of the award

Award ceremony: At a large photochemistry conference

Former laureates

Last edition: 2022

2026

 

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Institution: 

2024

 

Country:
Institution:

2022

Country: USA
Institution: University of Notre Dame

2020

Country: Hong Kong
Institution: The University of Hong Kong

2018

Country: Japan
Institution: Tokyo Metropolitan University

2016

Jim Barber / Fredrick D. Lewis

Country: UK / USA
Institution: Imperial College London / Northwestern University

2014

Country: Japan
Institution: Rikkyo University

2012

Country: USA
Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

2010

Country: UK
Institution: Imperial College London

2008

Country: USA
Institution: Northwestern University

2006

Country: USA / Japan
Institution: University of Wisconsin / Osaka University

2004

Country: USA
Institution: UC Berkeley

2002

Country: USA
Institution: University of Colorado, Boulder

2000

Country: Italy
Institution: University of Bologna

1998

Country: Belgium
Institution: KU Leuven

1996

Country: Japan
Institution: Osaka University

1995

Country: Canada
Institution: Ottawa University

1994

Country: USA
Institution: Columbia University

1992

Country: Japan
Institution: Tokyo University

1990

Country: USA
Institution: Florida State University

1988

Country: UK (Founding Medal)
Institution: University of Sheffield / University College London /  University of Leicester / Royal Institution