ICSMV 2026
Francisco Javier Espinoza Award for Best Applied Research
The Francisco Javier Espinoza Award is conferred upon an active member of the Sociedad Mexicana de Ciencia y Tecnología de Superficies y Materiales (SMCTSM) whose career‐long applied research has made outstanding contributions to surface and materials science.
Requirements
- The nominee must be an active SMCTSM member and be nominated by another active member.
- The nominator must submit a document (up to five pages) describing the nominee’s principal work and its impact on surface and materials science.
- The nomination must include supporting materials (such as key publications, patents, or similar evidence of impact) together with the nominee’s complete CV.
- Both nominee and nominator must provide proof of payment of their 2026 SMCTSM membership payment.
Award
The recipient of the Francisco Javier Espinoza Award will receive a diploma and a monetary prize.
Awarding Committee
The jury will be constituted by five renowned members of SMCTSM in the field of surface and materials science.
Important information
- Nomination deadline: 31 August 2026
- Winner announcement: 25 September 2026 during the Conference General Assembly
Submission Instructions
- Send all required documents as separate PDF files to:
Dr. Eduardo Martinez Guerra, Secretary of the SMCTSM, eduardo.martinez@smctsm.org.mx
and Dr. Leticia Perez Arrrieta, President of the MCTSM,
Submit Your Contribution
We invite scholars and researchers to present their latest results, experimental insights and technological developments in this evolving and foundational area of materials science.