Major Prizes & Lectures

Ralph E. Kleinman Prize

Established in 1998 in memory of Ralph E. Kleinman, the prize recognizes contributions that bridge the gap between high-level mathematics and engineering problems. The award is based on the quality and impact of the mathematics.

Prize Description

The Ralph E. Kleinman Prize is awarded every two years to one individual for outstanding research or other contributions that bridge the gap between mathematics and applications. Work that uses high-level mathematics and/or invents new mathematical tools to solve applied problems from engineering, science, and technology is particularly appropriate.

Eligibility Criteria

The prize may be awarded for a single notable achievement or for a collection of such achievements.

Required Materials

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

Winner Announcement

Congratulations to the Ralph E. Kleinman Prize winner, Andrea L. Bertozzi, who received the award at ICIAM 2019 in Valencia, Spain. Learn more about her accomplishments.

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Prize Details

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Nomination Deadline Calendar

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Selection Committee

Chair

Russell Luke
Georg-August Universitat Gottingen

Members

Bart De Moor
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

George Karniadakis
Brown University

W.R.B. Lionheart
University of Manchester

Chrysoula Tsogka
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED;;;;;
University of Crete

About the Award

About the Ralph E. Kleinman Prize

The Ralph E. Kleinman Prize includes a $5,000 monetary prize and a certificate. SIAM will reimburse the recipient for reasonable travel expenses incurred in attending the award ceremony.

Award Date

The Ralph E. Kleinman Prize will next be awarded at the 2021 SIAM Annual Meeting.

Award Presentation

The prize will be presented by the SIAM President at the Prizes and Awards Luncheon. The announcement of the award will appear in SIAM News, the SIAM website, and appropriate electronic media.

Award Fund

The initial funds for this prize were contributed by family and friends of Ralph E. Kleinman.

Prize History

2019 Andrea L. Bertozzi

Selection Committee

Russell Luke (Chair)
Bart De Moor
George Em Karniadakis
W. R. B. Lionheart
Chrysoula Tsogka

2017 Emmanuel Candès

Selection Committee

George Karniadakis (Chair)
D. Russell Luke
Chrysoula Tsogka
Karen Willcox

2015 George Em Karniadakis

Selection Committee

Gunther Uhlmann (Chair)
Richard J. Braun
Weinan E
Geoffrey B. McFadden
Karen Willcox

2013 Anna C. Gilbert

Selection Committee

Peter Monk (Chair)
Weinan E
Richard Lehoucq
Geoffrey B. McFadden
Gunther Uhlmann

2011 Gunther Uhlmann

Selection Committee

Peter Monk (Chair)
Margaret Cheney
Thomas Y. Hou
Richard Lehoucq
Graeme Milton

2009 Weinan E

Selection Committee

Graeme Milton (Chair)
Margaret Cheney
Michael Miksis
Michael Miksis
Rosemary Renaut
William Symes

2007 Salvatore Torquato

Selection Committee

Gregory A. Kriegsmann (Chair)
Max Gunzburger
Ioannis Kevrekidis
Michael Miksis
Rosemary Renaut

2005 Stanley J. Osher

Selection Committee

William W. Symes (Chair)
Martin Grötschel
Max Gunzburger
Gregory A. Kriegsmann
Paul Van Dooren

2003 Graeme W. Milton

Selection Committee

M. Gregory Forest (Chair)
Mark Levi
Mary Silber
Harry Swinney

Earlier Years

2001 William W. Symes

Selection Committee

Michael Vogelius (Chair)
Douglas Arnold
Robert V. Kohn
Nicholas J. Higham
Jean-Claude Nedelec
Ivar Stakgold

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Major Prizes & Lectures

Ralph E. Kleinman Prize

Prize Description

Prize Description

Eligibility Criteria

Required Materials

Winner Announcement

Prize Details

Prize Details

Nomination Deadline Calendar

Selection Committee

Selection Committee

Chair

Members

About the Award

About the Ralph E. Kleinman Prize

Award Date

Award Presentation

Award Fund

Prize History

Prize History

2019 Andrea L. Bertozzi

Selection Committee

2017 Emmanuel Candès

Selection Committee

2015 George Em Karniadakis

Selection Committee

2013 Anna C. Gilbert

Selection Committee

2011 Gunther Uhlmann

Selection Committee

2009 Weinan E

Selection Committee

2007 Salvatore Torquato

Selection Committee

2005 Stanley J. Osher

Selection Committee

2003 Graeme W. Milton

Selection Committee

Earlier Years

2001 William W. Symes

Selection Committee

1999 Robert V. Kohn

Selection Committee

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