The technical structure of AVS is organized as a matrix. Members can participate in one or more Divisions or Technical Groups, each of which is focused around a major topical area. Members may also participate in Chapters and Student Chapters, which are regional organizations that focus on local area needs.


Applied Surface Science - Officers/Contacts


Officers

Chair
Tanguy Terlier
Email: tanguy_terlier @ avs.org

Chair- Elect
Lyndi E. Strange
Email: lyndi_strange @ avs.org

Secretary
Jean-Paul Barnes
Email: jean-paul_barnes @ avs.org

Treasurer
Peter M. A. Sherwood
Email: peter_sherwood @ avs.org

Past Chair
Samantha Rosenberg
Email: samantha_rosenberg @ avs.org
 

EC Members-at-Large (2026-2028)

Michael J. Eller
Email: michael_eller @ avs.org

Jonathan Counsell
Email: jonathan_counsell @ avs.org
 

EC Member-at-Large Early Career (2026-2028)

Melissa Meyerson
Email: melissa_meyerson @ avs.org
 

EC Members-at-Large (2025-2027)

Jodi Grzeskowiak
Email: jodi_grzeskowiak @ avs.org

Jeff Terry
Email: jeff_terry @ avs.org
 

EC Members-at-Large Early Career (2025-2027)

Benjamen Reed
Email: benjamen_reed @ avs.org
 

EC Members-at-Large (2024-2026)

David Morgan
Email: david_morgan @ avs.org

Hong Piao
Email: hong_piao @ avs.org
 

EC Members-at-Large Early Career (2024-2026)

Lyndi E. Strange
Email: lyndi_strange @ avs.org


A list of past officers can be found here.