The Johannes A. Van den Akker Prize recognizes outstanding written publications in the field of Paper Physics. The Prize is awarded by TAPPI Paper Physics Committee, and funded from an endowment established and administered by the Institute of Paper Science and Technology.
The prize was established in the year 2000 to honor the distinguished research and teaching contributions of J. A. Van den Akker, a long-time faculty member of the Institute of Paper Science and Technology and TAPPI Gold Medalist.
The Van den Akker Prize for Paper Physics is awarded annually to the author[s] of the best paper published in the area of fiber and paper physics during the preceding calendar year. It is intended to recognize publications that make a significant contribution to the field of paper physics. The award consists of a 2,500 US dollars honorarium (split between authors of multiple papers) and award medal(s).
Nominate for the award
Papers in the area of Paper Physics that are published in archival journals or conference proceedings will be considered for this award. Nominations of outstanding papers for award consideration are solicited each year from members of the TAPPI Paper Physics Committee, journal editors, conference proceedings editors, and other paper scientists active in the area of Paper Physics.
Nominations for the 2024 Johannes A. Van den Akker Prize should be sent to Paper Physics Committee, Chair of the Paper Physics Honors and Awards Committee:
Nominated publications should have appeared in print during the calendar years 2024. Nomination packets should arrive on or before March 31, 2025, and consist of a copy of the publication and a short cover letter (max. 1 page), which expounds on the major contributions of the paper. Electronic submissions are encouraged. The Paper Physics Honors and Awards Committee will select a panel of experts to judge the nominated papers and select the winner.
The prize ceremony will be held at the conference dinner at the City Hall of Sundsvall, May 21.