Kenneth T. Whitby Award

The Kenneth T. Whitby Award recognizes outstanding technical contributions to aerosol science and technology by a young scientist. The purpose of the award is to encourage continued work in the field and ongoing support of such endeavors.

The award memorializes Kenneth T. Whitby, known for his contributions to aerosol measurement, the study of aerosol properties and behavior, and the nature of atmospheric aerosols. Whitby established the University of Minnesota's Particle Technology Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Eligibility for the 2024 Award

• Nominee must have earned his/her highest degree in 2012 or later. Additional time allowances due to career breaks (e.g., due to dependent care, illness, military service, etc.) are permitted. 
• At least one letter of nomination must be submitted by a current AAAR member.
• At least two but no more than five additional supporting letters (need not be from AAAR members; cannot be from a member of the Awards Committee).
• Nomination letters should be limited to three pages and supporting letters should be limited to two pages.
• Nominee's curriculum vitae

The letters must state the particular reasons for nominating the individual, including the eligibilty of the nominee as an early career stage investigator. The curriculum vitae should include a list of published work.

Nominations for the Kenneth T. Whitby Award must be submitted in one PDF file in the order outlined above, and are due by June 10, 2024. Click here to complete your submission. If you have any questions, please contact emartin@aaar.org.

List of Recipients