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Devendra Lal Memorial Medal Selection Committee

Stefano Orlandini

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia


Chair
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Ashutosh Chamoli

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Juliane Dannberg

Organization Not Listed


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Larisa P Goncharenko

Massachusetts Institute of Technology


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Sarath K Guttikunda

Urban Emissions, India


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Philip Edwin Janney

University of Cape Town


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

Esteban Gabriel Jobbagy

Organization Not Listed


Member
01 January 2026 - 31 December 2027

The Lal Medal Committee members support the following initiatives and duties over a two-year term:
  • Review data from Lal Medal selection processes for the past years to determine if the program is achieving AGU’s relevant goals
  • Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of Lal Medal nominations are competitive
  • Select the Lal medalists
  • Recommend, implement, and evaluate strategies used to increase diversity of nominations
  • Participate in training, orientations, and workshops on associated Honors and Recognition policies and processes
  • Understand and commit to AGU’s Conflict of Interest policy and process
  • Provide input and recommendations to the Honors and Recognition Committee on program improvements
  • Partner with AGU leaders and staff, as well as other societies to resolve common issues among scientific communities’ recognition programs