The Francisco Mejia Lira will be conferred to a SMCTSM member that with his(her) scientific trajectory have made significant contributions to areas cultivated by our society.  

Requirements

• The candidate should be a regular member of the SMCTSM and proposed by an also regular member of the SMCTSM.
• The candidate or the proponent should submit a (maximum) five page description of the work of the candidate to the SMCTSM Executive Committee. The proposal should outline the importance and impact of the scientific work of the candidate in areas related to surface and
  materials science.
• The proposal should be accompanied by supporting material (articles, patents, etc.) and by the full CV of the candidate. 

Award

The recipient of the Francisco Mejia Lira 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 

• The application deadline is August 31st, 2025. 
• The documentation should be sent by e-mail (Dr. Eduardo Martínez Guerra, Secretary of the SMCTSM, eduardo.martinez@cimav.edu.mx ) in the form of separate PDF files..
• The winner(s) will be announced during the Conference General Assembly on september 26, 2025.