• 2023

    Headshot Margolis Headshot
    GBR
    National Physical Laboratory
    Region 08 (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
    Email

    For exceptional technical contributions and leadership in the development of high accuracy atomic clocks for clock comparisons and tests of fundamental physics.

    2022

    For the development of the optical frequency comb and its application to precision measurement and fundamental physics

    2021

    Ekkehard Peik headshot
    DEU
    Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
    Region 08 (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
    Email

    For significant contributions to the development of optical clocks, including those using trapped ions, for state-of-the-art metrology and tests of fundamental physics.

    2020

    Robert Lutwak
    USA
    Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DARPA
    Region 01 (Northeastern U.S.)

    For pioneering technical contributions and engineering management leading to the development of the first commercial “chip-scale” atomic clock.

    2019

    For exceptional leadership in the design, development, and operation of cold-atom microwave atomic clocks.

    2018

    For the development of stable, reproducible, and accurate atomic clocks based on optical lattices, and the use of those clocks to probe fundamental atomic interactions and quantum many-body systems.

    2017

    For the development and application of optical frequency combs to precision atomic timing

    2016

    For his pioneering work on Chip-Scale Atomic Devices.

    2015

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    USA
    Professor for Microwave Systems
    Region 01 (Northeastern U.S.)
    Email
    Website

    For intellectual leadership, selection and measurement of resonator structures for implementation in high performance frequency sources, essential to the determination of atomic resonance.

    2014

    For most significant contributions to high precision frequency control and measurements, in particular to optical frequency chains, the invention of the phase-coherent optical frequency interval division technique and early groundwork and demonstration of optical frequency combs and their use for frequency synthesis.

    2013

    For outstanding contributions to the field of precise time keeping and time transfer, including pioneering research and development of GNSS time transfer, network time services, and the design of better time scales.

    2012

    USA
    The Aerospace Corporation
    Region 06 (Western U.S.)
    Email

    For outstanding experimental and theoretical contributions to the understanding of optical pumping using spectral lamps and lasers for improvement in Rubidium frequency standards used in terrestrial and space-based navigation and timekeeping systems.

    2011

    For outstanding contributions to the field of atomic frequency standards, including pioneering research and development of optical frequency standards and their measurement.

    2010

    For decisive contributions to the development of optical clocks, of fs-laser spectroscopy, and to the refinement of frequency measurement into the 19th digit of precision.

    2009

    For seminal work on the time variation of fundamental constants and outstanding contributions to trapped ion clocks.

    2008

    For outstanding contributions to the invention and development of an optical lattice clock.

    2007

    For profound and continuing contributions to time and frequency metrology and the outstanding realization of single ion optical frequency standards.

    For seminal contribution to optical frequency metrology with the development of ultra stable optical frequency standards and related femtosecond clockwork.

    2006

    For seminal contributions to laser spectroscopy and the realization of accurate optical frequency standards.

    2005

    For outstanding contributions to experimental quantum optics, precision spectroscopy, and optical frequency combs.

    2004

    For fundamental contributions to the development of ultra-high performance optical frequency standards, and for pioneering novel techniques and methods that enable the realization of optical standards and their applications in metrology.

    2003

    For outstanding contributions to the development, evaluation, and operation of primary frequency standards

    2002

    For profound and continuing contributions to the understanding and advancement of the science of accuracy evaluation in primary frequency standards.

    2001

    USA

    Lute Maleki

    OEwaves Inc.
    Region 06 (Western U.S.)
    Email

    For outstanding contributions and scientific leadership in the development of a wide range of atomic clocks and oscillators supporting the U.S. space program.

    2000

    For outstanding achievement in the development of high performance gas cell rubidium frequency standards and for contributions to the understanding of frequency stability analysis.

    1999

    For outstanding contributions to the definition and the implementation of the concepts on which international time-keeping is based.

    1998

    For the first laser cooling of any atomic species and the demonstration of innovative methods for laser cooling of trapped ions, providing the foundation for the next generation of atomic frequency standards.

    1997

    For the development and manufacture of the hydrogen maser for precision timekeeping applications.

    1996

    For significant contributions to the improvement of the SI second through the realization of superior accuracy primary standards.

    1995

    For major contributions to the characterization of noise and other instabilities of local oscillators and their effects on atomic frequency standards.

    1994

    For his contributions to the application of quantum theory to the development of atomic frequency standards, and for this leadership in promoting the whole field and making it widely accessible to students and junior colleagues.

    1993

    For contributions to hydrogen maser technology and applications.

    1992

    For contributions and leadership in the development of the statistical theory, simulation and practical understanding of clock noise and the application of this understanding to the characterization of precision oscillators and atomic clocks.

    1991

    For contributions to significant improvements in the accuracy and stability of cesium beam frequency standards.

    1990

    For original contributions to the theoretical experimental foundations of microwave frequency standards and their metrology.

    1989

    For consistent technical and managerial contributions to the development of atomic cesium, rubidium and mercury ion frequency standards.

    1988

    For early development of worldwide clock synchronization through use of portable clocks; encouragement and support for the development of atomic frequency standards from their earliest days; and international leadership in the time and frequency community.

    1987

    For contributions to cesium atomic beam and quartz frequency standards.

    1986

    For his contributions to the development of atomic frequency standards, especially his scientific leadership, pioneering demonstration of the technology, and entrepreneurial initiative which led to the commercialization of atomic standards.

    1985

    For his contributions to the development of atomic frequency standards.

    1984

    For his contributions to the statistics of atomic clocks, measurement techniques, time scale and time coordination and distribution.

    1983

    For theoretical and experimental contributions to atomic beam resonance spectroscopy leading to the development of practical atomic frequency standards.

  • 2023

    For entrepreneurial and technical leadership in the field of MEMS-based timing references, and for extensive service to the Frequency Control community.

    2022

    USA
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    National Institute of Standards and Technology
    Region 06 (Western U.S.)
    Email

    For selfless and sustained leadership in the frequency control community

    2021

    For contributing to the improvement of SAW resonator structures and the methods to simulate their behavior and operation.

    2020

    For pioneering contributions to the development of SAW and micro-acoustic devices, including the prediction of Surface Transverse Waves (STM), the theory of the “leaky” SAW in periodic structures (i.e., the “Plessky equation”), and the invention of XBARs.

    2018

    For a career of continued excellence providing the time and frequency community with state of the art electronics having ever lower noise figures and increased performance.

    2017

    For decades of entrepreneurial leadership in the frequency control industry

    2016

    CHE

    Paul Muralt

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    Region 08 (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
    Email

    For his outstanding contribution to understand growth mechanisms of piezoelectric thin films and materials, the development of innovative structures for acoustic-wave-based resonators and transducers, and the promotion of their use for effective time-and-frequency applications.

    2015

    Wan-Thai
    USA

    Wan-Thai Hsu

    Soundskrit
    Region 04 (Central U.S.)
    Email

    Co-founding Discera, Inc., and pioneering the development and commercialization of MEMS oscillators.

    2014

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    USA
    Professor for Microwave Systems
    Region 01 (Northeastern U.S.)
    Email
    Website

    For the development of PC software now allowing nonlinear noise analysis of RF circuit and the founding of Synergy Microwave, including the design and manufacture of ultra-low noise sources, RF components and subsystems exhibiting state-of-the-art performance.

    2013

    USA

    Lute Maleki

    OEwaves Inc.
    Region 06 (Western U.S.)
    Email

    For his outstanding leadership and entrepreneurship in the founding of OEwaves, and for his many contributions to the frequency control community.

    2012

    For research and development of high quality crystal growth of emerging LGT and similar materials for the frequency control community, and establishment of a company for production of these materials.

    2011

    For the development and successful commercialization of surface acoustic wave driven microfluidic systems.

    2010

    For the development of high-Q, miniature FBAR resonators that are producible in large quantities, and of which billions have been produced.

    2009

    For his long-term commitment to development and applications of precision time transfer equipment.

    2008

    For the development and successful commercialization of microwave signal sources exhibiting spectral purity that significantly advances the state-of-the-art.

    2007

    For the founding and technical management of companies resulting in the commercialization of sensors based on his inventions of double-ended quartz tuning-fork, and high-stability resonators and sensors based on his understanding of stress effects in quartz.

    2006

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    USA

    John Vig

    (he/him/his)
    Consultant
    Region 02 (Eastern U.S.)
    Email

    For seminal contributions to the science and technology of quartz and piezoresonator devices, and for leadership in the frequency control and timing community extending over many years

    2005

    For outstanding technical contributions and leadership in the commercialization of highly precise timing standards and instrumentation.

    2004

    For outstanding contributions to the development of wide-scale commercial gas cell rubidium frequency standards, and for contributions to the understanding of the processes and control of variations in manufacturing these standards.

    2003

    For outstanding contributions and leadership in the development of Gallium Orthophosphate crystals for sensor and frequency control applications.

    2002

    USA
    Symmetricom (Retired)
    Region 01 (Northeastern U.S.)
    Email

    For exceptional leadership and technical contributions in the successful development of commercial atomic frequency standards and other time and frequency products.

    2001

    For outstanding entrepreneurship in leading Morion Inc. to a world class company and for many years of dedication to the quartz crystal industry.

    2000

    For pioneering the development of the langasite family of single crystal piezoelectric materials.

    1999

    For contributions and leadership in the development and commercialization of micro-machined quartz crystal devices.

    1998

    For leadership in supporting and encouraging the development of frequency and time standards technology.

    1997

    For the evolution of a curiosity about quartz resonators into the low noise, low drift rate Sulzer oscillator design that was the foundation for Sulzer Laboratories, Inc.

    1996

    For leadership in the manufacture and design of precision AT, BT and SC-cut quartz resonators and oscillators.

    1995

    For outstanding contributions to international standardization, and 30 years of leadership on the IEC Technical Committee No. 49, Piezoelectric and Dielectric Devices for Frequency Control and Selection.

    1994

    For technical and industrial contributions to the design and fabrication of quartz crystal resonators.

    1993

    For leadership in the development and manufacture of quartz resonator measurement equipment used throughout the industry.

    1992

    For that rare combination of scientific and entrepreneurial par excellence dedicated to the frequency control industry.

    1991

    For significant contributions in further understanding alpha quartz as regards to sweeping, etch channels, irradiation, and developing high yields in photolithographic processing.

    1990

    For technical and industrial leadership in the development and manufacture of quartz crystals, filters, and oscillators.

    1988

    For contributions to the development of unique devices and manufacturing technology.

    1987

    In recognition of outstanding contributions in engineering, technology development and management relating to quartz crystals and devices.

    1986

    For his contributions toward the characterization of cultured quartz using infrared absorption, electron spin resonance, acoustic loss, and thermoluminescence measurements.

    1985

    For his contributions to the theory and design of piezoelectric quartz devices.

    1984

    For their fundamental experimental studies of the physical properties of crystalline quartz under extreme pressures and rates of loading leading to applications including a high pressure quartz stress gauge with nanosecond time resolution.

    1983

    For technical contributions and leadership in the fields of quartz resonator research, technology and measurement, and high precision frequency control.

    1981

    Gerber: For pioneering research in VHF and UHF precision oscillators and filter crystals and international leadership in the field of frequency control. Sykes: For outstanding contributions in the development and application of quartz crystals in the frequency control industry.

    1980

    For contributions to the theory of vibrations in quartz crystal plates.

    1979

    For contributions to the theory of piezoelectric resonators.

    1978

    For contributions in the field of piezoelectric crystals such as; stacked filters, electric circuit analogues and stress effects in doubly rotated plates.

    1977

    In recognition of theoretical and practical contributions to the Quartz Crystal Industry, and inspiration to his students to choose this field of endeavor.

    1976

    For outstanding contributions in the field of precision crystal controlled oscillators of high spectral purity and monolithic crystal filters.

    1975

    For theoretical and practical contributions in the field of frequency control and selection, as well as leadership in national and international committees on piezoelectric devices.

    1974

    For outstanding contributions to the synthesis of crystalline quartz with special properties for resonator applications.

    1973

    For major contributions to the understanding of the fundamental properties of quartz crystals, and methods for improvement of these properties in synthetic quartz.

    1972

    For advances in the theory and development of piezoelectric crystal devices.

    1971

    For development and applications of crystal devices to highly precise frequency control, and temperature and pressure instrumentation.

    1970

    Theoretical and experimental investigations of quartz and tutorial leadership in the field of piezoelectric crystals.

    1969

    Contributions to the development of high frequency thickness shear quartz resonators for precise frequency control and as an aid to the measurement of the intrinsic Q of quartz material.

    1968

    Curran: "For original and imaginative design of multielectrode piezoelectric resonators, contributing significantly to the rapid advance of the quartz filter art in the past few years." Fraser: "For contributions to the knowledge of the mechanisms of acoustic loss in crystalline quartz, and the evaluation of this acoustic loss by optical methods."

    1967

    For fundamental contributions to the theory of vibration in piezoelectric resonators leading directly to advancements in the art.

    1966

    Mason: For outstanding contributions in quartz crystal devices, particularly in the field of frequency selection. Bechman: For outstanding contributions in quartz crystal devices, particularly in the field of frequency control.

  • 2023

    In recognition of recent breakthroughs in Piezoelectric-MEMS enabled frequency control of light in microresonators and diamond color centers.

    2022

    For outstanding contributions to the modeling and development of crystal resonators and sensors

    2021

    For the design, development, and delivery of high stability and long-lived Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators (OCXOs) for space applications.

    2020

    USA

    Craig Nelson

    National Institute of Standards and Technology
    Region 02 (Eastern U.S.)
    Email

    For leadership in the design and development of state-of-the-art low noise oscillators and phase noise measurement systems.

    2019

    For pioneering the development of extremely high-Q cryogenic Bulk Acoustic Resonators for sensing, oscillators, and fundamental applications.

    2018

    FRA
    Université de Franche Comté
    Region 08 (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
    Email

    For ground-breaking contributions to noise analysis and signal-source theory, and experimental achievements in the electronic and photonic domains.

    2017

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    USA
    Professor for Microwave Systems
    Region 01 (Northeastern U.S.)
    Email
    Website

    For pioneering research, development, and commercialization of signal generating and processing devices for commercial and scientific applications.

    2016

    For 40 years of contributions to the area of piezoelectric frequency control devices as a successful researcher, educator, and entrepreneur and the efforts in the international standardization of piezoelectric devices.

    2015

    Ajay Poddar
    USA

    Ajay Poddar

    Synergy Microwave Corp
    Region 01 (Northeastern U.S.)

    For the analysis, design, and development of a host of frequency control products exhibiting state-of-the-art performance, including the development of extremely low noise crystal oscillator circuitry.

    2014

    Michael Tobar
    AUS
    University of Western Australia
    Region 10 (Asia and Pacific)
    Email

    For the development of high-Q resonators and low-noise devices with application to frequency control, precision measurement and sensing.

    2013

    David A. Howe
    USA
    National Institute of Standards and Technology
    Region 02 (Eastern U.S.)
    Email

    For the analysis, design, and development of low noise, vibration-immune, and frequency stable frequency control devices.

    2012

    Bikash K. Sinha
    USA
    Schlumberger-Doll Research
    Region 01 (Northeastern U.S.)
    Email

    For theoretical advancements and innovations to the thickness-shear and surface-acoustic-wave based quartz pressure sensors, as well as outstanding contributions to borehole sonic technology in the oil and gas industry.

    2011

    For pioneering research in physical acoustoelectronics and acoustics, including acoustic resonance spectroscopy, attenuation mechanisms, piezoelectric properties of thin layers and films, and new acoustic materials.

    2010

    For the construction of ultra-stable cryogenic sapphire dielectric resonator oscillators and promotion of their applications in the fields of frequency metrology and radio-astronomy.

    2009

    For the invention of SAW resonator technology which is widely used in duplexers for mobile telephony and for his devotion to educating electronic engineers throughout his life.

    2008

    USA
    Consultant
    Region 01 (Northeastern U.S.)
    Email

    For fundamental contributions to the theory and analysis of piezoelectric resonators, including the accurate description of subtle and complex nonlinear effects.

    2007

    For important contributions to the development and modelling of bulk-wave piezoelectric devices using quartz and new materials and for determining the interactions between vibration mode shape and defects.

    2006

    Clark T.-C. Nguyen
    USA
    University of California, Berkeley
    Region 06 (Western U.S.)
    Email

    For pioneering research, development, and commercialization of timing and frequency control devices based on vibrating RF MEMS technology

    2005

    For outstanding contributions to state-of-the-art low noise quartz oscillators and low noise circuits.

    2003

    For outstanding and innovative work leading to the development of miniature, thin film resonator filters in commercially viable products.

    2002

    For the development of ultra-low noise microwave oscillators and pioneering research in the field of microwave circuit interferometry.

    2001

    For clear physical insight and model of the effects of noise on oscillators.

    2000

    For pioneering the early understanding of SAW devices.

    1999

    For contributions to the fundamental understanding of acceleration sensitivity, hysteresis and the aging of quartz resonators.

    1998

    For outstanding contributions in the research, development, and implementation of precision SAW oscillators based on 'all quartz package' SAW devices.

    1997

    USA
    Consultant
    Region 02 (Eastern U.S.)
    Email

    For outstanding contributions to low noise signal generator technology.

    1996

    For his contributions to quartz resonator sensors, quartz crystal oscillators, dual-mode oscillators, and computer-aided design of oscillators.

    1995

    For major contributions to our understanding of environmental and nonlinear effects, and pioneering results on 1/f noise in piezoelectric resonators.

    1994

    For outstanding contributions to the theory and applications of high-precision SAW oscillators.

    1993

    For outstanding contributions to Photolithographic miniature quartz crystal units with excellent temperature stability.

    1992

    For fundamental contributions to both quartz resonator fabrication technology and understanding of nonlinear effects leading to devices of superior performance.

    1991

    For contributions to the development of single and dual mode quartz resonators for filter applications.

    1990

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    USA

    John Vig

    (he/him/his)
    Consultant
    Region 02 (Eastern U.S.)
    Email

    For outstanding contributions to the development of improved quartz crystals and processing techniques, significantly advancing the field of precision frequency control and timing.

    1989

    For contributions to the development of the TCXO and for stimulation and education of students in the field of frequency control.

    1988

    For his work leading to the development of improved cultured quartz crystals, improved qualification techniques, and his tireless contributions to the frequency control industry.

    1987

    For contributions to fundamental theory and experiments, stimulation of growth of the industry, and education in quartz resonator technology.

    1986

    For his pioneering contributions to the photolithographic processing of quartz devices, especially the development and commercialization of quartz tuning forks for timekeeping.

    1985

    For his contributions to the development of SC-cut and other doubly rotated quartz resonators.

    1984

    For his contributions to the development of high precision quartz crystal units.

    1983

    For his theoretical prediction of planar stress compensation in doubly rotated quartz plate resonators leading to the realization of the SC-cut.

  • ITA
    Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica
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    FRA
    Northeastern University