1. The David Sinclair Award
American Association for Aerosol Research

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

3. 2009 Recipient of the David Sinclair Award
William C. Hinds, Professor
UCLA School of Public Health
Nominated by Prof. Nola Kennedy
Sc. D. in Environmental Health, Harvard University, 1972
Author of more than 70 peer-reviewed journal papers, 1 book (1982, nd edition, 1985 Japanese edition), and 12 chapters
“…. best known for his book Aerosol Technology, which remains the preeminent reference and resource…..I doubt there is an aerosol scientist or anyone interested in aerosols who does not own a dog-eared copy of this book….”
“….his recent papers (with Zhu), that describe the relationship between ultrafine particle size distribution and concentration to distance from a freeway, was a significant study cited more than 300 times by other authors….”
“He has provided a voice for the aerosol science and occupational health communities while serving on committees, panels, and boards for AIHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH….”
“… a beloved instructor, receives among the highest rankings..”