Professor Yuan Li (ICQM, Peking University, China)

“in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to materials science through the innovative application of neutron scattering techniques”

Dr. Anup Kumar Bera (Bhabha Atomic Research Center, India)

“for his outstanding contributions to neutron science, both as an instrumental scientist and as a pioneering researcher in quantum magnetism”

Professor Vanessa K. Peterson (ANSTO, Australia)

“for her exceptional contributions to neutron science, functional and energy materials research, as well as her dedicated service to the scientific community”

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“For his outstanding contributions to neutron science, his leadership in cultivating a robust neutron research community in Taiwan, and his significant role in the development of AONSA.”

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The AONSA newsletter has the latest news from around the region, with updates from facilities and user groups. The December 2024 edition is now available for download here:

It includes the announcements of the AONSA Prize 2025 and the AONSA Science Award 2025, Report on the 4th Asia-Oceania Conference on Neutron Scattering and research highlights from the community.

The cover of the December 2024 edition features the group photo of the 13th AONSA Neutron School held in Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai, India, on November 24-28, 2024.

The 13th AONSA Neutron School was held on 24-28 November 2024 at the Bhabha Atonic Research Center in Mumbai, India.

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• Date: November 15, 2024
• Venue: Online with Zoom.

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• Date: October 23-26, 2024
• Venue: Shenyang, China
• Organizers: Prof. Bing Li, Dr. Yukinobu Kawakita, Dr. Dehong Yu & Prof. Fengxia Hu. 
• Homepage: https://aonsa2024.casconf.cn/

Click to read the brief report from the organizers.

Applications to the AONSA Young Rearch Fellowship is open to any young scientist in the Asia-Oceania region within 8 years of the completion of their PhD and who wishes to perform neutron research at major neutron facilities in the region (but not in their home country). Provisional hosting Neutron Facilities in 2025 are ANSTO(Australia), CARR(China), CSNS(China), J-PARC(Japan), and IBR-2 (Russia).

Applications deadline: 15th of September, 2024.

“The purpose of the Asia-Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA) Young Research Fellowship Program is to support highly talented young scientists with leadership potential in the Asia-Oceania region, helping them to develop their career and expertise in neutron science and technology. The Program will provide financial support for Fellows to visit major neutron facilities in the region for collaborative research using neutrons.”

Click to see the details on the AONSA Young Research Fellowship page.

The AONSA is inviting nominations for the 8th AONSA Prize and the newly installed 1st AONSA Science Award in 2025.

The application deadline is September 15th, 2024. Please visit the AONSA Prize page for the details.

The photo gallery below shows the past AONSA Prize winners!

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• Date: June 9, 2024
• Venue: Hybrid between Huasun Farm, National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan and online with Zoom.

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The term of the current board will be Jan. 2024 – Dec. 2025.

Go to the AONSA Board Committee page.

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