Past USNC-URSI Awardees
2023 Awardees
Presented
Chair's Award - Piergiorgio L. E. Uslenghi
For contributions to mentoring radio science students and young scientists, diversity, outreach, inclusion, scholarly work, and impact on the radio science community.
Distinguished Radio Science Award - Raj Mittra
For contributions to analytical and numerical techniques in electromagnetics and to antenna theory and design.
Outstanding Educator Award - Yahya Rahmat-Samii
For outstanding contributions to development of inspiring methodologies in educating a vast number of students and engineers in modern electromagnetics and communication antennas.
Impact Award - Danilo Erricolo
For transformative societal impact by unparalleled breakthroughs in diversity, inclusion, and outreach as editor and conference chair and outstanding leadership in radio-science research and education.
2026 Awardees
Pictures Coming January 2026Chair's Award - To be announced
Recipient will be announced during the plenary session at the 2026 NRSM!
Distinguished Radio Science Award - Prof. John L. Volakis
For contributions and leadership in the field of electromagnetics, including computational methods, antennas and biomedical sensing.
Outstanding Educator Award - Prof. David R. Jackson
For education and mentoring in the areas of microstrip antennas and leaky waves.
Impact Award - Prof. Susan C. Hagness
For transformational advances in microwave diagnostic, imaging, and therapeutic technologies; time-domain computational electromagnetics; applied electromagnetics education; and for outstanding diversity, inclusion, and outreach leadership.