EuroTech Future Award 2024: Celebrating Innovation and Sustainability Achievements
Key Ideas
  • Patricia Mora from Technion, Yudong Xue from EPFL, and Melisa Benard Valle from Technical University of Denmark secured the top positions in the EuroTech Future Award 2024.
  • The award recognized their impactful work towards Sustainable Development Goals, excellence in research, and ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
  • Their research areas ranged from neurological diseases and renewable energy to environmental protection and healthcare, showcasing a diverse range of innovative solutions.
  • The award jury emphasized the importance of the young researchers' contributions in pushing scientific boundaries and providing practical solutions for global challenges.
In the EuroTech Future Award 2024, 28 early-career researchers competed for recognition based on their contributions to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations. Patricia Mora, a postdoctoral fellow at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, won the 1st Prize for her work on nanomedicine targeting neurological diseases. Yudong Xue from EPFL secured the 2nd Prize for his research on nanocoatings with applications in hydrogen production, wastewater treatment, and healthcare. Melisa Benard Valle of Technical University of Denmark claimed the 3rd Prize for her innovative research on developing a new generation of antivenoms using nanobodies. The award jury, including Vice-Presidents for Research of EuroTech member universities and the Head of the EuroTech Brussels Office, praised the winners for their outstanding work in advancing sustainable solutions and effectively communicating their research impact. The researchers' projects ranged from addressing neurological disorders and renewable energy production to environmental protection and healthcare advancements. The jury highlighted the crucial role of these young talents in driving scientific progress and providing practical solutions to global challenges.
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