European Geosciences Union
Division on Planetary and Solar System Sciences
President: Anezina Solomonidou
(Emailps@egu.eu)
Deputy President: Joana S. Oliveira
(Email)
ECS Representative: Salvatore Buoninfante
(Emailecs-ps@egu.eu)
The aim of the Planetary & Solar System Sciences (PS) Division is the promotion of all fields of planetary sciences, ground-based and space mission exploration of the solar system and beyond, and related models. PS covers papers on both fundamental and applied topics regarding the exploration of the solar system. The division, devoted to science applications in space, hosts interdisciplinary contributions on the origins and the evolution of the solar system and the exoplanetary systems, as well as ideas for future exploration while largely contributing to outreach and educational activities for all audiences.
The 2026 David Bates Medal is awarded to Patrick Irwin for outstanding contributions to the study of giant planet atmospheres, together with exemplary commitment to mentoring, community building, and open science.
The 2026 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award is awarded to Hamish C.F.C. Hay for pioneering work on tidal dissipation and ocean–ice coupling in icy moons, advancing our understanding of internal heating, ocean dynamics, and the habitability of ocean worlds.
The 2025 Runcorn-Florensky Medal is awarded to Cathy Quantin Nataf for groundbreaking contributions to the geology of ancient Mars through her research on sedimentary records and erosional history, and for her pivotal roles in the Mars 2020 and Exomars missions.
The 2025 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award is awarded to Shangchun Teng for outstanding contributions to the understanding of plasma wave generation and wave-particle interactions in planetary space plasmas.
The 2025 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to Gerlinde Timmermann Influence of sensor noise levels on magnetometer calibration
In our April issue, we are welcoming EGU26 with a range of tools and blog posts to help you get the most out of the meeting! Also meet the managing director or EGU's publications and conference partner company Copernicus, Martin Rasmussen, as he talks about how the General Assembly has changed in the last 20 years, the EGU awards and medals are now open for nominations, discover how footprints in muddy tidal flats are helping us learn about climate change and don't miss the 15 May deadline to apply for funding to support a training school or special conference!
All this and much more, in this month's Loupe!