Multibody System Dynamics Outstanding PhD Thesis Prize 2022 now open for applications!

The Multibody System Dynamics Outstanding PhD Thesis Prize, also denominated Lagrange Award to the best PhD research on Multibody Dynamics, was established in 2017 by the IFToMM Technical Committee for Multibody Dynamics with the aim of recognizing the outstanding achievements of a young researcher (under 35 years old) at the early stage of their scientific career..

The Lagrange Award is presented annually to recognize the most successful PhD thesis on Multibody Dynamics over the prior year as judged by the evaluation committee. The winner will receive a certificate and Springer books to the value of € 250, plus a 1-year subscription to Multibody System Dynamics. This year, the decision will be announced during MULTIBODY 2023, the 11th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Multibody Dynamics, which will be held in Lisbon on July 24-28, 2023.

Every researcher who has presented a PhD thesis related to the Multibody Dynamics field and got it approved at a University or Research Organization during 2022 qualifies for the award and can submit an application.

The applications must be sent by e-mail to the award coordinator, Dr. Francisco J. González Varela (f.gonzalez@udc.es).

Applicants must include

- a copy of their PhD thesis (in English),
- a curriculum vitae, and
- a maximum of three publications related to the thesis content.

Closing date for applications: April 30th, 2023
Decision on the winner: July 15th, 2023