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Professor Paul Lecoq Receives Prestigious Edward J. Hoffman Medical Imaging Scientist Award from IEEE

Admin EurASc Homepage, Members, News, Prizes and Awards November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) is thrilled to announce that Professor Paul Lecoq, Head of the EurASc Physics Division, has been awarded the Edward J. Hoffman Medical Imaging Scientist Award by the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society. This prestigious award, named in honor of Edward J. Hoffman—co-creator of the first human PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scanner—celebrates exceptional contributions to the field of medical imaging science.

Awarded annually, the Edward J. Hoffman Award is among the IEEE’s most esteemed recognitions in the realm of medical imaging, given to individuals who have demonstrated innovation and profound impact in their research. The award was presented to Professor Lecoq on October 30 in Tampa, Florida, honoring his contributions to the development of fast, radiation-resistant, and heavy scintillation materials that have had a transformative impact on medical imaging applications. This work has been pivotal for advanced diagnostic techniques, particularly in improving imaging speed, resolution, and accuracy in detecting diseases such as cancer.

The IEEE citation recognized Professor Lecoq as a “driving force” behind the development of these critical materials, acknowledging the significant strides he has made in advancing the technological frontiers of diagnostic imaging. His dedication to research and innovation continues to propel medical imaging forward, ensuring more precise and accessible healthcare solutions worldwide.

Reflecting on the award, Professor Lecoq said, “Receiving this award is an immense honor and reaffirms our commitment to pioneering technologies that enhance diagnostic capabilities and improve patient care globally.”

We extend our warmest congratulations to Professor Lecoq for this well-deserved recognition, which reflects not only his outstanding achievements but also his leadership within the scientific community at EurASc.

3rd CAS-EurASc Frontier Forum on Marine Science and Technology

Admin EurASc Eurasc, Events, Homepage, Members, News November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) and the Earth Sciences Division of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) are pleased to announce the 3rd CAS-EurASc Frontier Forum on Marine Science and Technology. This event will be held online on November 18-19, 2024, from 8:30 to 14:30 (CEST), facilitating collaboration across time zones between China and Europe.

The Forum serves as a valuable platform for marine scientists and engineers from both regions to share cutting-edge research, exchange knowledge, and promote international collaboration. Following successful previous editions in October 2020 and September 2022, this year’s Forum continues the tradition of focusing on interdisciplinary research and advances in marine science and technology. Co-chaired by Professors Paul Tréguer (University of Brest, France) and Jing Zhang (East China Normal University / Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China), the event will be open to the general public, offering access to top-tier insights from leading researchers.

Key Themes and Sessions:
The Forum will feature four main themes, with each session dedicated to a priority area in marine science:

Session 1: Artificial Intelligence and Twin Oceans
Chaired by Pierre Tandeo (IMT Atlantique, France) and Yang Du (SCSIO-CAS, China).
Session 2: Ocean Ecosystems and the Carbon Cycle
Chaired by Yuntao Zhou (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China) and Louis Legendre (Sorbonne University, France).
Session 3: Coastal Oceans and Sustainability of Society
Chaired by Qing He (CAS, China) and Anny Cazenave (CNES, France).
Session 4: Ocean Technology and Observations
Chaired by Xinyuan Dia (Institute of Oceanology, CAS, China) and Hervé Claustre (IMEV-CNRS, France).

Through interactive discussions and expert presentations, participants will explore priority areas for international collaboration and outline a research agenda to drive future progress in oceanography. This year’s Forum emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches, covering a wide range of topics from ocean ecosystems to advancements in ocean technology.

Access Details:
Join the 3rd CAS-EurASc Frontier Forum online via the following link:
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86410274649
Meeting ID: 86410274649
Password: 651740

>MORE INFO HERE <<

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading marine scientists and participate in discussions on critical issues shaping the future of marine science and technology.

Mara Freire Among the Top Winners of Women TechEU 2024

Admin EurASc Homepage, Members, News, Prizes and Awards October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

EurASc proudly congratulates its member, Mara Freire, co-founder and CEO of RYA-Purification Technologies (RYAPURTECH) and researcher at the CICECO – Chemistry Department of the University of Aveiro, for being selected as one of the 40 top winners in the prestigious Women TechEU program. Chosen from 820 applicants, Mara Freire’s outstanding work in deep tech innovation places her among Europe’s leading female entrepreneurs.

The Women TechEU initiative, funded by the European Union, aims to support a total of 160 women-led startups across Europe through a series of four calls over the course of two years. Each selected entrepreneur receives €75,000 in financial support, along with a personalized business development program that includes mentoring, coaching, and specialized training. This initiative seeks to promote gender diversity in entrepreneurship, recognizing that innovation, growth, and sustainability are strongly driven by a diverse ecosystem.

Mara Freire, with her spin-off company RYAPURTECH, applied for the Women TechEU program to advance the development of a portfolio of immunoglobulin Y (IgY) therapies designed to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR)—one of the world’s most critical health challenges. Without innovative solutions, it is projected that AMR could be responsible for 10 million deaths annually by 2050. The Ymmune Project, supported by the Women TechEU funding, will facilitate continued pre-clinical trials and help further the growth of RYAPURTECH. This achievement not only drives forward critical health innovations but also highlights the importance of female leadership in Europe’s deep tech sector.

The European Academy of Sciences celebrates Mara Freire’s achievements and the impact of her work in fostering innovation, sustainability, and gender balance in the entrepreneurial landscape.

The image included is courtesy of the University of Aveiro, and this article is based on the news release available on their website.

European Academy of Sciences Celebrates Appointment of Dedicated EU Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation

Admin EurASc Eurasc, Homepage, News, Other September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc), led by its President, Professor Rodrigo Martins, is pleased to announce the success of its advocacy for a stronger focus on research and innovation within the European Commission. In response to a formal petition, supported by Nobel laureates and prominent figures from the scientific community, the European Commission has appointed Ekaterina Zaharieva as the first-ever commissioner exclusively focused on startups, research, and innovation.

This appointment marks a significant shift, as previous commissioners—such as Mariya Gabriel—had been tasked with a broad portfolio that included culture, education, and youth, diluting the attention given to research and innovation. The EurASc, in collaboration with the Initiative for Science in Europe (ISE) and its president, Prof. Dr. Martin Andler, had urged President Ursula von der Leyen to prioritize this critical area with a dedicated commissioner. Their request has now been fulfilled.

In a letter sent to von der Leyen earlier this year, the European Academy of Sciences emphasized the need for Europe to strengthen its research ecosystem to compete globally. Professor Martins, together with the EurASc Presidium, stressed the importance of increasing investment in research and enhancing the European Research Council’s (ERC) capabilities. They argued that only through empowered leadership could Europe achieve the strategic goals laid out by von der Leyen, including those in the European Prosperity Plan, which places research and innovation at the heart of Europe’s future economy. (PRESS RELEASE)

The appointment of Ekaterina Zaharieva as commissioner for startups, research, and innovation is widely seen as a critical move to ensure that Horizon Europe’s budget is protected and that Europe remains competitive in the global science and technology landscape. This aligns with the proposals of Mario Draghi, who also advocated for a more robust European focus on research and innovation to improve quality of life across the continent.

Kurt Deketelaere, Secretary General of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), praised the decision and highlighted the importance of having a commissioner capable of immediate action. Ekaterina Zaharieva, with her extensive experience, is expected to bring much-needed momentum to Europe’s research and innovation sectors.

The scientific community across Europe celebrates this victory as a step towards a prosperous future grounded in science, technology, and innovation.

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Fellows of the European Academy of Sciences Engage in a Series of Sino-European Dialogues on Materials in China

Admin EurASc Eurasc, Homepage, Members, News August 3, 2024August 3, 2024

On July 8th, 2024, nine esteemed members of the European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) from various European countries, including Rodrigo Martins (President), Philippe Dubois, Elvira Fortunato, Giuseppe Lacidogna (Head of Engineering Division), Federico Rosei (Head of Materials Science Division), Dimitrios Angelis, Luigi Ambrosio, Sanjay Mathur, and Guo-Hua Hu, visited the state-of-the-art international campus of South China University of Technology (SCUT) in Guangzhou, China. This visit marked a significant milestone in academic exchange.

In the afternoon, these distinguished scientists participated in a prestigious Sino-European symposium on materials science, hosted on the SCUT international campus. The event also welcomed the presence of four additional European specialists and nine distinguished academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE). Among them was Professor Liqun Zhang, the President of SCUT and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Fellow of the EurASc.

On July 9th and 10th, they served as co-chairs of four Sino-European sessions at the World Materials Conference in Guangzhou, an event organized bu C-MRS, and also delivered keynote presentations.

Subsequently, eight EurASc fellows proceeded to Chengdu to visit the National Engineering Research Center for Eco-friendly Materials and the National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials of Sichuan University. On July 12th, Professor Philippe Dubois, a distinguished fellow of EurASc, was appointed as an honorary professor of Sichuan University. This event was immediately followed by a conference on sustainable development and recycling of materials, chaired by Professor Yuzhong Wang, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

These dialogues were not only enlightening but also underscored the pivotal role of Sino-European collaboration in addressing critical global challenges through advancements in materials science. The interactions highlighted the mutual commitment to fostering innovative solutions and deepening ties between the scientific communities of both regions.

Alessandro Reali Wins Prestigious “Modesto Panetti and Carlo Ferrari International Prize and Gold Medal”

Admin EurASc Eurasc, Homepage, Members, News, Prizes and Awards July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Professor Alessandro Reali from the University of Pavia has been awarded the 2024 edition of the esteemed “Modesto Panetti and Carlo Ferrari International Prize and Gold Medal.” This prestigious accolade is conferred every two years by the Academy of Sciences of Turin to a living scientist who has distinguished themselves in the field of Applied Mechanics over the past decade.

The award ceremony will take place during the inauguration of the next Academic Year of the Academy of Sciences of Turin on November 18, 2024.

The selection committee recognized Professor Reali with the following motivation: “In the last decade, Alessandro Reali has produced a significant number of important research contributions in the field of Applied Mechanics in a broad sense, and particularly in the mechanics of solids and structures, but also in fluid mechanics and fluid-structure interactions, both numerically and analytically (and in some cases experimentally), with applications ranging from Mechanical and Civil to Biomedical Engineering. In this regard, his results on the modeling of structural elements and on the development of efficient constitutive laws for innovative materials, such as shape memory alloys, are both noteworthy. Moreover, his numerous methodological and applicative contributions to the field of numerical simulation are particularly significant, and range from classical finite elements to isogeometric analysis methods.”

Professor Reali’s work has profoundly impacted the fields of Mechanical and Civil Engineering as well as Biomedical Engineering, highlighting his versatility and excellence in research. His pioneering efforts in the development of efficient constitutive laws for innovative materials and advanced numerical simulation techniques have set new benchmarks in Applied Mechanics.

The EurASc community extends its heartfelt congratulations to Professor Reali for this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to his continued contributions to the scientific world.

For further details, please visit the official announcement from the University of Pavia here.

This text was adapted from the press release provided by the University of Pavia.

Gui-Qiang G. Chen Awarded the 2024 Pólya Prize by the London Mathematical Society

Admin EurASc Eurasc, Homepage, Members, News, Prizes and Awards July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

We are delighted to share that the London Mathematical Society has announced its 2024 Prize Winners, and among them is our esteemed Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences, Professor Gui-Qiang G. Chen from the University of Oxford. Professor Chen has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Pólya Prize.

“Professor Gui-Qiang G. Chen of the University of Oxford is awarded the Pólya Prize for his deep research into nonlinear partial differential equations, and in particular his rigorous theoretical analysis of the equations of gas dynamics, especially those involving transonic flows.”

The Pólya Prize is awarded in recognition of outstanding creativity in, imaginative exposition of, or distinguished contribution to, mathematics within the United Kingdom.

This recognition highlights Professor Chen’s exceptional contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly his groundbreaking work in nonlinear partial differential equations and gas dynamics.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Chen on this well-deserved honor.

In media: The London Mathematical Society | London Mathematical Society (lms.ac.uk)

Professors Rodrigo Martins and Elvira Fortunato Honored by the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Admin EurASc Eurasc, Homepage, Members, News July 10, 2024July 18, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Professor Rodrigo Martins (EurASc President and i3N coordinator) and Professor Elvira Fortunato (EurASc Member and i3N sub-coordinator), have been honored by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The ceremony took place on July 4th in the Chinese city of Hefei.

Professor Rodrigo Martins was selected as a Distinguished Scientist by the PIFI (President International Fellow Initiative) of CAS, the highest distinction given to foreign members of the Academy, initiated in 2009 and awarded to only 5000 scientists worldwide to date. This category honors internationally recognized scientists/scholars who have achieved remarkable accomplishments in the field of science and technology.

Professor Elvira Fortunato was named Honorary Professor by the Heifei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS-CAS), an integrative research base within CAS.

Text & Photos from: CENIMAT (unl.pt)

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Our EBMs – newly recognized as CAS PIFI’s Distinguished Scientist | Discover Materials (springer.com)

Cooperative Conference between EurASc and Jiangsu University

Admin EurASc Eurasc, EurASc Meeting & Events, Homepage, Seminars and Conferences June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Nanjing and Zhenjiang, China – May 17-21, 2024

An international symposium on “Responsive Materials” was held at Southeast University in Nanjing, China. The event was organized by Prof. Quan Li, a member of EurASc and Editor-in-Chief of “Responsive Materials,” a publication by Wiley. The symposium featured participation from several EurASc fellows, including the President, Prof. Rodrigo Martins, and the Vice President, Alain Tressaud.

Following the symposium, on May 21, 2024, a cooperative conference took place between a EurASc delegation led by Prof. Rodrigo Martins and Jiangsu University in Zhenjiang. The conference was followed by visits to several scientific departments of Jiangsu University.

Official Statement from EurASc

Admin EurASc Homepage, News, Other June 9, 2024June 9, 2024

Dear Members and Visitors,

We would like to address an important matter that impacts the reputation and integrity of the European Academy of Sciences (EurASc).

Recently, we have been made aware of an organization called the Europaische Akademiesending der Naturwissenschaften, which has caused some confusion.

It is important to emphasize that EurASc has no affiliation with this entity. Our members are elected solely based on their scientific merit, ensuring the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

We reaffirm the scientific and moral principles that underpin our academy. All our members are elected based on their outstanding scientific achievements and contributions. Our election process is governed by stringent scientific criteria. Our academy includes Nobel Prize and Fields Medal laureates, showcasing the exceptional caliber of our members. We bestow prestigious awards such as the Leonardo da Vinci Medal and the Blaise Pascal Medal in recognition of exceptional contributions in various scientific fields. Membership in EurASc cannot be purchased. Our rigorous selection process ensures that only the most deserving scientists are elected.

Additionally, it has come to our attention that the Natural Sciences Academy (http://www.eanw.org/news.html), features content primarily in Cyrillic and offers a so-called Leonardo da Vinci diploma. This raises concerns, especially with our Chinese correspondents and relationships. It is essential to note that our academy maintains the highest standards and does not engage in any practices that could compromise our integrity.

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of scientific excellence and ensuring that our reputation remains untarnished.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

President and Vice-President of the European Academy of Sciences (EurASc)