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
Irene Groot
email: irene_groot @ avs.org

Program Chair (2024) / Chair (2025)
Florencia Calaza
email: florencia_calaza @ avs.org

Program Chair-Elect (2024) / Program Chair (2025) / Chair (2026)
Nan Jiang
nan_jiang @ avs.org

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

Past-Chair
Eric Altman
email: eric_altman @ avs.org

Executive Members

Lifeng Chi (2024-2025)
email: lifeng_chi @ avs.org

Barbara A.J. Lechner (2024-2025)
email: barbara_lechner @ avs.org

Reinhard J. Maurer (2024-2025)
email: reinhard_maurer @ avs.org

Mildred Quintana (2024-2025)
email: mildred_quintana @ avs.org

Sabine Maier (2023-2024)
email: sabine_maier @ avs.org

Jean-Sabin Mcewen (2023-2024)
email: jean-Sabin_mcewen @ avs.org

Dario Stacchiola (2023-2024)
email: dario_stacchiola @ avs.org