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.


Thin Film - Officers/Contacts


Officers

Chair
Junjie Zhao
E-mail: junjie_zhao @ avs.org

Vice-Chair / Chair- Elect
Elton Graugnard
E-mail: elton_graugnard @ avs.org

Secretary/Treasurer
Matthias J. Young
E-mail: matthias_young @ avs.org

Past-Chair
Mark D. Losego
E-mail: mark_losego @ avs.org

Executive Committee

David Bergsman (2026-2027)
E-mail: david_bergsman @ avs.org

Alexander C. Kozen (2026-2027)
E-mail: alex_kozen @ avs.org

Adrie Mackus (2026-2027)
E-mail: adrie_mackus @ avs.org

Devika Choudhury (2025-2026)
E-mail: devika_choudhury @ avs.org

Rong Yang (2025-2026)
E-mail: rong_yang @ avs.org