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.


Nanoscale Science and Technology - Officers/Contacts


Officers

Chair
Alex Belianinov
E-mail: alex_belianinov @ avs.org

Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect (2027 Chair)
Marek Kolmer
E-mail: marek_kolmer @ avs.org

Program Chair
Nikolai N. Klimov
E-mail: nikolai_klimov @ avs.org

Past Chair
Deep Jariwala
E-mail: deep_jariwala @ avs.org

Secretary
Aubrey Hanbicki
E-mail: aubrey_hanbicki @ avs.org

Treasurer
Nancy A. Burnham
 

Executive Committee

Joohoon Kang (2025-2026)
email: joohoon_kang @ avs.org

Marek Kolmer (2025-2026)
email: marek_kolmer @ avs.org

Andy Mannix (2025-2026)
email: andrew_mannix @ avs.org

Radislav Potyrailo (2025-2026)
email: radislav_potyrailo @ avs.org

Gregor Hlawacek (2026-2027)
email: gregor_hlawacek @ avs.org

Nicholas Hendricks (2026-2027)
email: nicholas_hendricks @ avs.org

Pavan Kumar (2026-2027)
email: pavan_challa @ avs.org

Son T. Le (2026-2027)
email:son_le @ avs.org

Taisuke Ohta (2026-2027)
email: taisuke_ohta @ avs.org