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.


Surface Science - Officers/Contacts


Officers

Chair
Nan Jiang
email: nan_jiang @ avs.org

Program Chair (2026) / Chair (2027)
Dario Stacchiola
email: dario_stacchiola @ avs.org

Program Chair-Elect (2026) / Program Chair (2027) / Chair (2028)
Abner Di Siervo
email: abner_siervo @ avs.org

Secretary/Treasurer
Dan Killelea
email: dan_killelea @ avs.org

Past-Chair
Florencia Calaza
email: florencia_calaza @ avs.org

Executive Members

Liney Arnadottir (2026-2027)
email: liney_arnadottir @ avs.org

Nathan P. Guisinger (2026-2027)
email: nathan_guisinger @ avs.org

Joerg Libuda (2026-2027)
email: joerg_libuda @ avs.org

Jason Weaver (2026-2027)
email: jason_weaver @ avs.org

Manos Mavrikakis (2025-2026)
email: manos_mavrikakis @ avs.org

Tim Schaefer (2025-2026)
email: tim_schaefer @ avs.org

M. Veronica Ganduglia-Pirovano (2025-2026)
email: veronica_ganduglia-pirovano @ avs.org