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Martin Kruskal Lecture

The Martin Kruskal Lecture, established in 2011, is awarded every two years to one individual for a notable body of mathematics and contributions to the mathematical theory of nonlinear waves and coherent structures, where this research area is interpreted as being in the spirit of the SIAG on Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures meetings. The award may be given either for a single notable achievement or for a collection of such achievements. 

Next Call for Nominations Opens: May 1, 2025

Prize Description


Prize Description

The SIAM Activity Group on Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures (SIAG/NWCS) awards the Martin Kruskal Lecture every two years to one individual for a notable body of mathematics and contributions in the field of nonlinear waves and coherent structures. The award may be given either for a single notable achievement or for a collection of such achievements.


Eligibility Criteria

The awardee's work must be a significant research contribution to the mathematical theory of nonlinear waves and coherent structures, where this research area is interpreted as being in the spirit of the SIAG on Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures meetings.


Required Materials

  • Nominator’s letter of recommendation for candidate
  • Candidate's CV
  • Two or three letters of support from experts in the field

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The prize will be awarded at the 2024 SIAM Conference on Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures (NWCS24) in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. 

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Selection Committee

Selection Committee

Chair

Jerry Bona
University of Illinois, Chicago

Members

Alan Champneys
University of Bristol
Gianne Derks
Universiteit Leiden
Xudan Luo
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Constance Schober
University of Central Florida

About the Award


About the Martin Kruskal Lecture


The Martin Kruskal Lecture includes a certificate containing the award citation. As part of the award, the recipient will be invited to present a plenary lecture at the SIAM conference on Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures. SIAM will reimburse the recipient for reasonable travel expenses incurred in giving the lecture.

Award Date

The prize will next be awarded in 2024 at the SIAM Conference on Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures.


Award Presentation

The Chair of the SIAM Activity Group on Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures will present the award at the conference. An announcement of the award will appear in SIAM News.

Prize History



Prize History

Selection Committee

Jerry Bona (Chair)
Alan Champneys
Gianne Derks
Xudan Luo
Constance Schober

Selection Committee

Catherine Sulem (Chair)
Wooyoung Choi
Gennady El
Vladimir Gerdjikov
Judith Miller

Selection Committee

Beth Wingate (Chair)
Peter Clarkson
William Kath
Milena Stanislavova
Michael Weinstein

Selection Committee

Alejandro Aceves (Chair)
Anna Ghazaryan
Roy Goodman
Christopher K.R.T. Jones
Constance Schober

Selection Committee

Mariana Haragus (Chair)
Mark Ablowitz
Alejandro Aceves
Peter Miller
Robert Pego

Selection Committee

Thomas J. Bridges (Chair)
Mariana Haragus
Colin McKinstrie
Alan C. Newell
Michael I. Weinstein

Selection Committee

Thomas J. Bridges (Chair)
William L. Kath
Joceline Lega
Peter D. Miller
Bjorn Sandstede

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