Mike Crommie is the 2021 recipient of the Davisson-Germer Prize in Atomic or Surface Physics, for "outstanding contributions to understanding and controlling the fundamental elecronic properties of low-dimensional systems at the atomic scale."

This prize recognizes outstanding work in atomic physics or surface physics. The prize consists of $5,000 and a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient or recipients.

Establishment & Support

This Prize was established in 1965 by AT&T Bell Laboratories (now Bell Laboratories, Alcatel-Lucent Technologies) and with additional support from the Chope Family Trust.

Rules & Eligibility

This prize will normally be awarded in odd years to a candidate who presents work for surface physics and in even years to a candidate who presents work for outstanding work in atomic physics. This prize shall ordinarily be awarded to one person, but may be shared when all recipients have contributed to the same accomplishments. Nominations are open to scientists of all nationalities regardless of the geographical site at which the work was done. Nominations will be considered for two review cycles provided the nominator re-certifies the nomination before the next deadline.