AVS is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) scientific association established for the purpose of providing services, disseminating information, and providing support to the scientific community-at-large.
As an interdisciplinary, professional Society, AVS supports networking among academic, industrial, government, and consulting professionals involved in a variety of disciplines - chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, all engineering disciplines, business, sales, etc. through common interests related to the basic science, technology development, and commercialization of
materials, interfaces, and processing.
Each year, AVS hosts
local and international meetings,
publishes five journals, honors members through its
awards and recognition program,
provides training, and offers
career services.
Founded in 1953, AVS is organized into technical divisions and technical groups that encompass a range of established as well as emerging science and technology areas. There are also regional chapters, international chapters and affiliates, and student chapters that promote communication and networking for professionals and students within a geographical region. AVS is comprised of approximately
4,500 members worldwide.
AVS is a member society of the
American Institute of Physics with
additional benefits for our members.
AVS Chapters
AVS Divisions
AVS Technical Groups
AVS Vision
AVS endeavors to be the premier organization specializing in understanding and applying the science and technology of materials, interfaces and processing with outstanding benefits for members.
AVS Mission
AVS is an international community of scientists, engineers and instrument manufacturers, which strives to promote research and communicate knowledge in the important areas of surface, interface, vacuum, and thin film science and technology for the advancement of humankind.
AVS Diversity Statement
AVS is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in our membership, as well as in all activities, events, and programs, and services. Scientific and engineering innovation requires bringing together both diverse ideas and people from varied backgrounds who may have different world views and ways of solving problems. AVS seeks to include and engage members of all groups in our professional society and seeks to remove obstacles to their professional growth and advancement. Through our actions at the international, national, and local levels, we strive to promote inclusion in academic, industrial and government institutions for both current and future members of our organization.
AVS Strategic Plan
