Second Biennial Alfred Benninghoven Award

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2026 Award Winner Announcement

Prof. Jiro Matsuo

Kyoto University, Japan

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Citation: "For his outstanding contribution to the field of SIMS and MeV-SIMS, particularly with the introduction of gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) techniques to the surface analysis fields, such as SIMS and XPS, which have revolutionized 3D molecular imaging."

Award Privileges:

• A €5,000 (EUR) cash prize and a commemorative plaque or medal
• An honorary Plenary Lecture at the SIMS 25 Conference

Selection Process & Award Jury

The call for applications closed on February 15th, 2026. Four high-quality applications were received and thoroughly evaluated by the jury. Following a unanimous decision, the award was granted to Prof. Jiro Matsuo.

2026 Award Jury:

About the Alfred Benninghoven Award

The Alfred Benninghoven Award honors an individual who has made a major contribution to the field of Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) and related techniques. The contribution can be a game-changing invention or discovery, outstanding advances in fundamentals or applications, and/or a long-lasting engagement with a pronounced impact on the community.

The award is conferred biennially and is presented at the International SIMS Conference.

• Eligibility: Open to all worldwide, except current members of the International SIMS Conference Committee and the Alfred Benninghoven Award Committee.
• Governance: The Award Committee is appointed by the International SIMS Conference Committee. Members of the Award Committee cannot nominate or support candidates.