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Hughes Medal

Atomistic modelling of lithium-ion conduction paths in a phosphate battery material
Atomistic modelling of lithium-ion conduction paths in a phosphate battery material

Hughes Medal 2022 Winner

Saiful IslamSaiful Islam

The Hughes Medal 2022 is awarded to Professor Saiful Islam for outstanding contributions to the deeper understanding of atomistic processes in new materials for use in energy applications, especially those related to lithium batteries and perovskite solar cells 

The award

The Hughes Medal is awarded for outstanding contributions in the field of energy. The award was named after the scientist David E. Hughes FRS (PDF) and was first awarded in 1902. Hughes was a Welsh-American scientist and musician who invented the first working radio communication system and the first microphone. The medal is of silver gilt, is awarded annually and is accompanied by a gift of £2,000.

Eligibility

The Hughes medal is open to UK/Commonwealth/Republic of Ireland citizens or those who have been residents for three or more years. There are no restrictions on career stage and nominations will remain valid and shall be considered by the award selection committee throughout three nomination cycles. Teams or groups may now be nominated for this award.

Nominations

Nominations for this award will open in November 2023.

Past winners

Professor John Irvine was awarded the Hughes Medal 2021 for the introduction of new concepts in Energy Materials science, including novel ionic conductors, electrodes for solid oxide fuel cells, alternative batteries and emergent nanomaterials. 

Professor Clare Grey FRS was awarded the Hughes Medal 2020 for her pioneering work on the development and application of new characterization methodology to develop fundamental insight into how batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells operate.

Professor Andrew Cooper FRS was awarded the Hughes Medal 2019 for the design and synthesis of new classes of organic materials with applications in energy storage, energy production and energy-efficient separations. 

See full list of all past winners of the Hughes Medal.

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