ILASS International: The Institutes for Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems

Arthur Henry Lefebvre Award

Professor Arthur Henry Lefebvre has been one of the most eminent and admired researchers from within our ILASS community. He was a member of both ILASS-Americas and ILASS-Europe. He became the Chairman and subsequently the first Honorary Member of ILASS-Europe.

The global spray combustion community knew him very well through his pioneering research contributions in the area of spray atomization and airblast fuel injector design, which served to underpin most major advances in gas turbine combustor technology, including pollutant emissions, since the early 1970s. His widely read and highly-regarded book 'Atomization and Sprays' gave him unparalleled standing within the field, as evidenced by his immensely large number of contributions both as an academic and as an industrial consultant. He held the titles of Professor, Head of Department, and Emeritus Professor at both Cranfield and Purdue Universities, on top of receiving many prestigious and professional honors.

One year after his passing, ILASS-Europe decided in 2004 to dedicate an award in his memory. The Lefebvre Award is bestowed upon a scientist who has distinguished him/(her)self by continuing and encouraging contributions to the field of atomization and sprays. It will normally be announced at the banquet of ICLASS Conference and consists of a gift and/or a certificate presented by the chairman of the Lefebvre Award Committee. The Award Committee, featuring representatives from each of the regional ILASS Organizations, selects the recipient from amongst the nominations received.

MOTIVATION
The Lefebvre Award is presented for distinguished, continuing, and encouraging contributions to the field of atomization and sprays.

                Professor Arthur H. Lefebvre

REGULATIONS

  1. COMMITTEE COMPOSITION. The Lefebvre Award Committee is formed of six members. Each regional ILASS appoints two members, communicating their names to the ILASS Europe Committee before the ILASS-Europe Meeting following the ICLASS Conference. The chairman of the Lefebvre Award Committee is chosen from the two ILASS-Europe members and coordinates the work of the Lefebvre Award Committee.
  2. NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES. Each regional ILASS nominates at most two candidates. They should submit a written proposal for each of the names proposed to the Award Committee for their consideration and discussion.
  3. SELECTION OF LEFEBVRE AWARD RECIPIENT. The members of the Award Committee evaluate all the proposals against previously defined criteria and requirements. If appropriate they can ask for further information to assist them in the evaluation process. The Award Committee identifies the recipient of the Lefebvre Award on this basis.
  4. AWARD. The Lefebvre Award is announced at the banquet of the ICLASS Conference, consisting of a certificate and a gift presented by the chairman of the Award Committee or a designated appointee.
  5. UNEXPECTED EVENTS. The chairman of ILASS-Europe will deal with unexpected events, including the nomination of additional Award Committee members in case of resignation, death, or nomination for the Award of one or more of the members of the Award Committee.
  6. CHANGES OF THE REGULATIONS. The ILASS-Europe Committee can change the Lefebvre Award regulations by a majority.