IEEE Gustav Robert Kirchhoff Award

The IEEE Gustav Robert Kirchhoff Award was established in 2003.

This award is named for Gustav Robert Kirchhoff, a physicist who made important contributions to the theory of circuits using topology and to elasticity. Kirchhoff's laws allow calculation of currents, voltages, and resistances of electrical circuits extending the work of Ohm. His work on black body radiation was fundamental in the development of quantum theory.

Recipient selection is administered through the Technical Field Awards Council of the IEEE Awards Board.

Sponsor:  IEEE Circuits and Systems Society

Presented to: An individual or multiple recipients where all members of the group could be judged to have made a crucial contribution(s) to the overall outcome.

Scope: For outstanding contributions to the fundamentals of any aspect of electronic circuits and systems that has a long-term significance or impact.

Prize: The award consists of bronze medal, certificate, and honorarium.

Basis for judging: In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: impact, perceived long term and fundamental nature of the contribution(s), originality, publication of significant and profound new and non-obvious result or an approach in a subject area which relates to the circuits and systems, but which has broader impact across other aspects of Electronic or Electrical  Engineering, patents, starting a company based on a fundamental contribution, and the quality of the nomination.

Nomination deadline: 31 January

Presentation:  IEEE policy requires that its awards be presented at major IEEE events that are in keeping with the nature of the award and the cited achievement.  Identify one IEEE sponsored or co-sponsored conference, society meeting, symposium, etc. within the field of interest of the award.

• David Allstot, Chair
• John Choma, Past Chair
• Terri S. Fiez
• Alfred Fettweis
• Ernest Kuh
• C. L. Dave Liu
• Tatsuo Ohtsuki