Dr. Brian S. Y. Kim (Assistant Professor, University of Arizona)

for his exceptional research at the intersection of condensed matter physics and nanotechnology, specifically for his significant contribution to the design and construction of complex heterostructures.

Dr. Isaiah Jinhyuk Lim (Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Florida)

for his outstanding research contributions in the field of high-pressure and low-temperature experimental physics, notably his exploration of alternative routes for inducing superconductivity, among other endeavors.