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Establishment of the Asia-Pacific Center of the European Academy of Sciences (EurASc)

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Establishment of the Asia-Pacific Center of the European Academy of Sciences (EurASc)
The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) is pleased to announce the official signing of the Cooperation Agreement establishing the Asia-Pacific Center of EurASc, marking a significant milestone in advancing scientific collaboration between Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
 
The agreement was signed on October 2025 between EurASc –represented by its President, Prof. Rodrigo Ferrão de Paiva Martins, and Secretary-General, Prof. François Pichault – and the China- Europe Electronic Materials International Innovation Center(Hefei) Co., Ltd., represented by Prof. Tony Xingyou Tian, Researcher at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Professor and Vice President of Anhui Normal University.
 
The new Asia-Pacific Center, based in Hefei, Anhui Province, will serve as a strategic hub for academic exchange, joint research initiatives, and innovation. Its mission is to promote interdisciplinary cooperation in advanced materials, new energy, information technologies, and related scientific domains, strengthening the global visibility and impact of EurASc through enhanced Europe – Asia engagement.
 
The Hefei Municipal Government has committed to provide assistance with scientific collaboration, conference organisation, and other operational needs. In addition, Hefei will support EurASc Congresses and scientific events held in China. Further details about this support will be shared in the near future as planning progresses.
 
The Asia-Pacific Center Secretariat will operate under the China -Europe Electronic Materials International Innovation Center, with Prof. Tony Xingyou Tian as Responsible Officer, Prof. Yi Gong as Vice Officer, and Ms. Olivia Zhang as Assistant and Liaison, supported by the Center’s administrative and financial teams. EurASc will appoint a dedicated contact to ensure full coordination and alignment with the Academy’s procedures. Moreover, to strengthen the Center’s academic foundation and its connections with key research institutions, Prof. Liang WANG from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, will join the Center as a senior advisor.
 
The Center is planing for high-level scientific forums, collaboration with Nobel and Fields Laureates, joint applications for national scientific research projects, and talent introduction initiatives are already being explored. Further information on these activities will be announced as planning develops and agreements are finalised.
 
This initiative marks an important step in EurASc’s global outreach, reinforcing the Academy’s commitment to scientific excellence, international cooperation, and the advancement of knowledge for societal benefit.
 
 

Call for 2026 EurASc Awards Nominations

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Call for 2026 EurASc Awards Nominations

The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Blaise Pascal Medals and the Leonardo da Vinci Award, which celebrate exceptional achievements in science and technology.

We invite EurASc members to nominate outstanding individuals, including both members and non-members of the Academy, who have significantly advanced their fields.

🏅 Blaise Pascal Medals

  • Submission Deadline: April 15th, 2026
  • Up to nine medals (one per division) may be awarded.
  • Nominations are evaluated by the scientific committees of each division and finalized through voting by the General Board.

🏆 Leonardo da Vinci Award

  • Submission Deadline: January 15th, 2026
  • A singular honor awarded annually.
  • Candidates are proposed by Active Members, ranked by divisions, and selected by the Presidium.

 

Submission Process

All nomination materials must comply with the guidelines and include the required documentation:

  • A completed nomination form
  • Letter of nomination from a EurASc Member
  • Two to three letters of support (one from a EurASc Member other than the nominator)
  • Candidate’s updated CV + List of publications and citation metrics

The awardees will be announced in June 2026, and the formal presentation will occur during the Annual Ceremony.

For more information and detailed submission guidelines, visit our Awards Page.

Let’s honor excellence in science and technology together!

EurASc and PHEI Launch Joint Call for Book Proposals and Knowledge Services

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EurASc and PHEI Launch Joint Call for Book Proposals and Knowledge Services

The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc), in partnership with the Publishing House of Electronics Industry (PHEI) — a leading publisher in China specialising in electronics, engineering, computer science, and related fields — is pleased to announce a continuous open call for high-quality book proposals and innovative knowledge service concepts.

Launched under the auspices of EurASc, this initiative seeks to foster international collaboration in scientific publishing, accelerate the global exchange of knowledge, and enhance the visibility of European scientific excellence among researchers, engineers, educators, and professionals worldwide.

The collaboration between EurASc and PHEI aims to strengthen the global dialogue between European and Chinese scientific communities, supporting technological innovation, industrial growth, and academic–cultural exchange.

Submission Areas

The call welcomes proposals covering the publishing scope of PHEI and aligned with EurASc’s scientific mission. Key fields of interest include:

  • New-generation information technologies (AI, Big Data, IoT, Quantum Computing, 5G/6G).
  • Electronics and Engineering (Microelectronics, Optoelectronics, Power Electronics).
  • Industrial Technology & Manufacturing (Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, New Materials).
  • Cybersecurity & Digital Economy.
  • Scientific Biographies and Science Humanities — especially autobiographies, memoirs, and interviews with leading scientists such as Nobel Laureates, Fields Medalists, and Turing Award winners.
  • Interdisciplinary and emerging areas including Bioelectronics, Medical Robotics, and Green Technologies.
  • Knowledge Service Products — such as digital courses, databases, and interactive learning tools.

Submission Process

Applicants are invited to submit a Book Proposal Form (in English) outlining the title, synopsis, chapter structure, target audience, and key features of their proposal.
Submissions should be emailed directly to internationalsubmission@phei.com.cn with the subject line:
“Proposal – [Your Name] – [Proposed Title]”.

 

Publication Support

All submitted proposals will undergo expert review by PHEI.
Accepted projects will be included in PHEI’s key publishing plan and receive full editorial, production, and international promotion support.
Outstanding works — particularly scientific biographies — will benefit from additional visibility through the EurASc communication platforms and global network.

 

For full submission details and complete guidelines, please consult the official document below:

📄 [Call for Book Proposals and Knowledge Services (PDF)] 

 

FORMS

1.The form for book proposals (Download Here)
2. The form for knowledge service project proposals (Download Here)

 

This initiative reflects EurASc’s ongoing mission to promote excellence in science and technology, encourage international cooperation, and support the dissemination of scientific knowledge worldwide.

Prof. Aldo R. Boccaccini receives the George Winter Award 2025 of the European Society for Biomaterials

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Prof. Aldo R. Boccaccini receives the George Winter Award 2025 of the European Society for Biomaterials

The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) is proud to congratulate Prof. Aldo R. Boccaccini, Fellow of the Academy and Head of the Institute of Biomaterials at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), on receiving once again the prestigious George Winter Award 2025 from the European Society for Biomaterials (ESB).

The George Winter Award is one of the most highly regarded distinctions in the field of biomaterials. Established by the ESB, it honours outstanding contributions that advance knowledge in biomaterials science through basic, experimental, and clinical research. The 2025 award was presented at the ESB Annual Conference, held in Turin, Italy, from 7–11 September 2025.

Upon receiving the award, Prof. Boccaccini expressed his appreciation:

“I am deeply honored and grateful to the European Society for Biomaterials for the George Winter Award, which I accept on behalf of all current and former members of my research group, as well as the many collaborators from around the world who have worked with us over the years.”

This recognition highlights the excellence and global impact of Prof. Boccaccini’s work, as well as the important contributions of his research team and international collaborators to the biomaterials community.

 

EurASc warmly congratulates Prof. Aldo R. Boccaccini on this exceptional honour, reaffirming his leading role in shaping the field of biomaterials science.

 

🔗 Learn more about the European Society for Biomaterials

 

Official Results of the 2025 EurASc Elections

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Official Results of the 2025 EurASc Elections

The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) is pleased to announce the official results of the 2025 Elections of the Governing Bodies, conducted from 19 September to 8 October 2025.

The election process was carried out in full compliance with the Statutes and Bylaws of the Academy. Voting was conducted electronically and participation was open exclusively to Active Members of EurASc.

 

Elected Governing Bodies

PRESIDENT

Rodrigo Martins

Re-elected
(1 November 2025 – 31 October 2028)

VICE PRESIDENT

Alain Tressaud

Re-elected
(1 November 2025 – 31 October 2028)

PRESIDIUM MEMBERS

Armando Pombeiro

(1 November 2025 – 31 October 2029)

Evamarie Hey-Hawkins

(1 November 2025 – 31 October 2029)

Natividad C.-Santamaria

Re-elected

(1 November 2025 – 31 October 2029)

Paul Lecoq

(1 November 2025 – 31 October 2029)

Richard Durst

Re-elected

(1 November 2025 – 31 October 2029)

The election was validated and certified by the Election Committee, composed of:

Prof. Antonio Camacho, Prof. Carl K. Chang, Prof. Ernst Wagner, and Prof. Quan Wang.

 

We extend our warmest congratulations to all elected officers and our sincere gratitude to all candidates and members who contributed to this important democratic process.

 

The newly elected President, Vice-President, and Presidium Members will formally take office on 1 November 2025.

 

EurASc thanks all members for their continued engagement and commitment to shaping the future of our Academy.

EurASc President receives China’s highest distinction for foreign experts

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EurASc President receives China’s highest distinction for foreign experts

The Chinese Government Friendship Award is the highest honour bestowed by the People’s Republic of China on foreign experts who have made exceptional contributions to the country’s economic, social, and scientific development.

The 2025 awards ceremony took place on 30 September 2025 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, under the auspices of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs). The event was attended by senior members of the Chinese government, including ministers, vice-ministers, and representatives of national institutions, coinciding with China’s National Day celebrations.

This year, 50 foreign experts from 27 countries were recognised with the Friendship Award for their outstanding achievements across diverse fields — including science, technology, politics, and industry. Among the honourees, only four academicians were selected for their exceptional contributions to science and technology.

Among the distinguished recipients, the European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) is proud to highlight Prof. Rodrigo Ferrão de Paiva Martins, President of EurASc, Coordinator of i3N, Full Professor at NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT) and coordinator of the Association  NANOMAT    . His recognition represents a historic moment for Portugal and for European science.

Prof. Martins was joined by other eminent figures from the global scientific community, including Prof. Donald Dingwell, President of the Academia Europaea and member of  SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies), and Prof. Rui Martins, Vice-Rector of the University of Macau.

In addition to receiving the award, Prof. Rodrigo Martins was invited to deliver a speech on behalf of the international science and technology community, addressing collaboration, innovation, and the role of science in fostering mutual understanding and sustainable progress.

The ceremony concluded with a state banquet hosted by H.E. President Xi Jinping, attended by the Prime Minister of China, members of the diplomatic corps, and over 3,000 guests, celebrating international cooperation and shared humankind social, scientific and technology values.

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EurASc warmly congratulates Prof. Rodrigo Martins on this remarkable international recognition, which honours not only his lifelong contributions to science and technology but also the Academy’s mission to foster excellence and global collaboration for the benefit of society.

Prof. Omar M. Yaghi awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

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Prof. Omar M. Yaghi awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

 

The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Prof. Omar M. Yaghi, Fellow of the Academy, who has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Prof. Yaghi, Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley (USA), shares the Nobel Prize with Prof. Susumu Kitagawa (Kyoto University, Japan) and Prof. Richard Robson (University of Melbourne, Australia)for their development of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) — a revolutionary class of crystalline materials that combine metal ions with organic molecules to form porous structures with extraordinary versatility.

These molecular architectures, described by the Nobel Committee as “rooms for chemistry”, enable gases and other substances to flow through interconnected cavities. Their design allows scientists to capture carbon dioxide, harvest water from desert air, store toxic gases, and catalyse chemical reactions — creating a new generation of functional materials with applications in energy, environment, and sustainable technology.

The Nobel Committee highlighted that this discovery has “brought previously unforeseen opportunities for custom-made materials with new functions”, underscoring the transformative impact of Prof. Yaghi’s work on modern chemistry and materials science.

Prof. Yaghi, born in Amman (Jordan) and holding a PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1990), is internationally recognised as one of the founders of reticular chemistry, which has reshaped the way scientists design materials at the molecular level. His long-standing contributions continue to influence research across chemistry, physics, and engineering, inspiring global collaborations — including within the EurASc community.

EurASc warmly congratulates Prof. Omar M. Yaghi on this historic and well-deserved recognition, which honours his visionary leadership and lifelong dedication to advancing science for the benefit of society.

🔗 Read the official Nobel Prize press release: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences – Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025

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Prof. Rodrigo Martins contributes to EU–Japan Expert Group on Advanced Materials

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Prof. Rodrigo Martins contributes to EU–Japan Expert Group on Advanced Materials

The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) is proud to highlight that its President, Prof. Rodrigo Ferrão de Paiva Martins, served as an expert in the EU–Japan Joint Expert Group responsible for developing the cooperation program on Advanced Materials. He was tasked with drafting all initiatives related to Materials for Electronics, and the final recommendations have now been officially published by the European Commission and the Government of Japan.

This publication was announced on October 6, 2025, by European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva during her visit to Tokyo, marking a significant milestone in strengthening EU–Japan collaboration in research and innovation.

The report embodies the collective efforts of leading European and Japanese experts to identify strategic areas for joint advancement in the field of advanced materials—an area recognized as fundamental for sustainable industrial transformation, technological sovereignty, and the green and digital transitions.

Prof. Rodrigo Martins, President of EurASc and Full Professor at NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT), contributed to this high-level expert dialogue alongside representatives from academia, research institutions, and industry. His participation highlights both his international leadership in materials science and EurASc’s commitment to promoting science-driven policy cooperation on a global scale.

🔗 Read the official announcement and full report – European Commission


Paolo Samorì awarded the 2025 Amedeo Avogadro Medal

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Paolo Samorì awarded the 2025 Amedeo Avogadro Medal

The European Academy of Sciences warmly congratulates Prof. Paolo Samorì, Officer of the Materials Science Division of EurASc, on receiving the prestigious 2025 Amedeo Avogadro Medal.

The award, conferred jointly by the Italian Chemical Society (SCI), the CNR Department of Chemical Sciences and Materials Technologies, and the Accademia Nazionale delle Scienze detta dei XL, honours Prof. Samorì’s outstanding contributions to nanoscience and functional nanomaterials. His research spans graphene, two-dimensional materials, and supramolecular systems with applications in optoelectronics, energy, and sensing.

Prof. Samorì is Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the Université de Strasbourg, Director of the Institut de Science et d’Ingénierie Supramoléculaires (ISIS), and Head of the Nanochemistry Laboratory. He is internationally recognised as a leading scientist, with over 510 publications, 27,800 citations, and an h-index of 84.

The award ceremony will take place on 27 November 2025 in Rome during the 6th edition of the Avogadro Colloquia, dedicated this year to the theme “Chemistry for a Better Life: Solutions to Health Challenges.”

Prof. Samorì’s career is marked by numerous international distinctions, including the CNRS Silver Medal (2012), the RSC Surfaces and Interfaces Award (2018), the Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science (2018), and the IUMRS-ICEM Mid-career Researcher Award (2024), among others.

We are proud to celebrate this new recognition of one of EurASc’s Fellows and Officers, whose work continues to advance scientific excellence and innovation worldwide.

🔗 More information – Società Chimica Italiana

Maria Leptin re-appointed President of the European Research Council (ERC)

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Maria Leptin re-appointed President of the European Research Council (ERC)

 

The European Academy of Sciences is proud to announce that Prof. Maria Leptin, Fellow of EurASc, has been re-appointed by the European Commission as President of the European Research Council (ERC) for another two years. Her new mandate began on 1 October 2025, and will run until the end of September 2027.

Prof. Leptin has been leading the ERC since November 2021, steering the organisation with vision and commitment during a critical period for European research and innovation. Under her leadership, the ERC has reached new heights in supporting excellence in frontier research, providing over €16 billion in funding through Horizon Europe (2021–2027)to the most creative researchers across Europe.

In a statement, the three ERC Vice-Presidents – Professors Gerd Gigerenzer, Eystein Jansen, and Jesper Q. Svejstrup– underlined the importance of this reappointment:

“This reappointment is excellent news and ensures continuity at a critical moment ahead of the next EU framework programme for R&I. On behalf of the ERC Scientific Council, our governing body, we would like to thank Maria Leptin for her leadership and strong commitment over the past four years, which has taken our organisation to new heights. She has our full trust to continue the ERC mission for science and for Europe.”

Prof. Leptin is internationally recognised not only for her scientific contributions but also for her leadership in strengthening Europe’s global position in research and innovation.

Her reappointment is a major recognition of her work and a moment of pride for the European Academy of Sciences.

🔗 More information: ERC website