The David Sinclair AwardAmerican Association for Aerosol Research

The David Sinclair Award“recognizes sustained excellence in aerosol research and technology by an established scientist still active in his/her career. The

individual’s research must have a lasting impact in aerosol science”.

The award memorializes David Sinclair, one of aerosol science’s great innovators, known for his knowledge, ingenuity and energy.

The recipient was nominated by

• Philip K. Hopke

• Seconded by

2007 Recipient of the David Sinclair Award

George M. Hidy, Ph.D.Independent Consultant

Dr. Hidy’s contributions to aerosol science as a researcher, manager, author and educator span more than 50 years.

• Fundamental and applied research on dynamics of particle clouds and aerosol chemistry.• Leader of first major collaborative field effort on photochemical smog aerosol characterization (California Aerosol Characterization Study)• Leader of Sulfate Regional Experiment (SURE).• Prolific author and editor beginning with “The dynamics of Aerocolloida Systems” (1970) with J.R. Brock• Scientific Manager, most notably at NCAR, Rockwell International Science Center, DRI and EPRI• Teacher at U of Colorado, U of California-Riverside and U of Alabama-Birmingham• Advisor to public and private organizations