Sheldon K. Friedlander Award

The Sheldon K. Friedlander Award recognizes an outstanding dissertation by an individual who has earned a doctoral degree. The dissertation can be in any discipline in the physical, biomedical, or engineering sciences but has to be in a field of aerosol science and technology.

The award memorializes Professor Sheldon Friedlander for his leadership as a researcher, teacher, and pioneer in aerosol science. One of AAAR's founders, Friedlander is a past recipient of the distinguished Fuchs Memorial Award. He directed graduate students at Columbia University, The Johns Hopkins University, the California Institute of Technology, and the University of California for more than 50 years.

Eligibility for the Award

• For the Friedlander Award, the doctoral degree should have been granted since January 1st of the calendar year 3 years or less prior to the award year.
• At least one letter of nomination by a current AAAR member.
• Copy of the dissertation abstract.
• At least two but no more than five supporting letters that include reasons for nominating the individual, a critical review stating the value of the dissertation in terms of its originality, significance and potential applications in the field of aerosol science and technology (need not be from AAAR members; cannot be from a member of the Awards Committee).
• Supporting letters may focus on one or two of the above stated attributes.
• Nomination letters should be limited to three pages and supporting letters should be limited to two pages.
• Copy of the candidate's curriculum vitae. The curriculum vitae should include a list of published work

Nominations for the Friedlander Award must be submitted in one PDF file in the order outlined above. If you have any questions, please contact info@aaar.org.

The nomination period is closed and will reopen in the summer of 2026.

List of Recipients