McBain Medal
McBain Medal - Established 2006
The McBain Medal is an annual award to honour a younger scientist who has made a meritorious contribution to colloid and interface science – expanding beyond the traditional boundaries of the field to include those applying colloid and interface science in areas such as physics, engineering and biological, medical, formulation, polymer, 'nano' and 'soft matter' science. It is named after James William McBain (more information). To be eligible, the candidate should be in the earlier stages of their scientific career, typically within 15 years of attaining their doctorate (or equivalent degree), and will have advanced the science or technology of the field in a significant way.
Nomination by: Colloids Group (SCI CSCG and RSC CISG) members.
Qualification: Significant contribution to Colloid and Interface Science.
Description: Medal and Certificate.
Presented at: McBain Lecture.
Frequency: Annual.
Nomination Opens: 1 September
Deadline for Nominations: 1 December
Selection: Joint Colloids Group Committee.
2012 McBain Medal winner and lecturer will be Dr V Khutoryanskiy MRSC.
The 2012 McBain Medal will be awarded to Dr Vitaliy Khutoryanskiy MRSC, Reader in Pharmacetical Materials in the University of Reading. Dr Khutoryanskiy, an active member of the UK polymer colloids community, has quickly gained an international reputation for his imaginative use of colloid, polymer and interface science in the development of novel materials: for his work on muco-adhesion and materials for drug delivery, for example. His wide-ranging work demonstrates strategic vision, technical facility and ambition, and his publications metrics and record of invited talks show that his work receives widespread attention. A summary of his research interest can be found at http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/pharmacy/Current_research_activities.pdf
The McBain Medal will be presented to Dr Khutoryanskiy at a one-day symposium on the theme of 'Self-assembled materials for biomedical applications', to be held in early January 2013. The highlight of the symposium will be Dr Khutoryanskiy’s medal lecture, but expect a stellar supporting cast too.
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