Every eight years, the Bakhuys Roozeboom Fund awards a medal to a researcher who has made a significant contribution to phase theory.

A group of scholars established the medal in 1911 in recognition of the work of Prof. H.W. Bakhuys Roozeboom.  In 1992, various third parties – including Ms E.C. Bakhuys Roozeboom-Dros, the University of Amsterdam, and the Scheffer Fund (Delft University of Technology) – made donations to the existing Bakhuys Roozeboom Fund.

Phase theory is the science of the phase behaviour of matter under changing circumstances of pressure, temperature and composition. Phase theory can be applied in physical chemistry, physics, metallurgy, geochemistry, and astrophysics.

Disciplines

Phase theory; physical chemistry; physics; metallurgy; geochemistry; astrophysics

Who is it for?

Scientists whose research interests lie in phase theory

Nomination procedure

The nomination procedure takes place every eight years. The Academy Board invites nominations. The Science Division appoints a temporary jury to make the award.

The laureate receives a medal engraved with the image of H.W. Bakhuys Roozeboom.

Nominations are not being accepted at this time.