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Miguel Ángel Fernández Sanjuán Joins the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Spain as Full Member

Admin EurASc Eurasc, Homepage, Members, News, Prizes and Awards October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

On June 27, 2024, Professor Miguel Ángel Fernández Sanjuán was officially inducted as a full member of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical, and Natural Sciences of Spain. The ceremony, held in Madrid, was attended by many of his colleagues and supporters, who celebrated this milestone in his career. Fernández Sanjuán expressed his gratitude to the Academy, remarking on the honor of joining an institution that has upheld the highest standards of scientific excellence for more than two centuries.

In his speech, he thanked academicians Juan María Marcaide Osoro, Miguel Ángel Alario Franco, and Manuel Aguilar Benítez de Lugo for nominating him to occupy the newly created Medal 60 in the Physical and Chemical Sciences Section. Reflecting on his initial selection as a Corresponding Member in 2015, he shared his commitment to advancing the Academy’s mission. Fernández Sanjuán highlighted his contributions to international collaboration, including roles on the International Relations Commission and the planning committee for the annual General Conference, where he collaborates with over 200 researchers from 25 countries.

The new academician’s inaugural lecture, “Nonlinear Dynamics, Chaos, and Complexity: Interdisciplinarity in Science” delved into the profound influence of chaos theory and the butterfly effect on his scientific work. He concluded with a message of hope and optimism, stating, “I see a bright and promising future ahead, with challenges to overcome and many new opportunities to advance our understanding.”

This prestigious recognition marks a significant achievement in Fernández Sanjuán’s career and aligns with a historic moment for the Academy as it prepares for its first female president this fall. The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) proudly congratulates Professor Fernández Sanjuán on this accomplishment and honors his dedication to advancing scientific knowledge. His commitment to interdisciplinary research embodies the values shared by EurASc and the Academy.

This text draws on information and images from official reports by the RAC, available on their website here, as well as from local news articles in León and Villaviciosa de Odón. Full details of these events can be read in* León Noticias) and Línea Verde Villaviciosa de Odón *A video of the ceremony can also be viewed on YouTube* [here]

Published on October 14, 2024.

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Ehrenfried Zschech Appointed as a Guest Chair Professor at Southeast University

Admin EurASc Homepage, Members, News October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

Ehrenfried Zschech, a distinguished member of both the German National Academy of Sciences and Engineering and the European Academy of Sciences, has been appointed as a Guest Chair Professor at Southeast University. The appointment ceremony took place on October 8, 2024, and was attended by Huang Ru, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the president of Southeast University.

During the ceremony, Vice President Sun Litao welcomed Professor Zschech and expressed gratitude for his contributions to the university. He highlighted that Professor Zschech’s presence will significantly enhance the academic capabilities of Southeast University in the field of integrated circuit manufacturing and packaging, thus bolstering the university’s reputation and influence in related fields globally.

Huang Ru awarded Professor Zschech with a visiting professorship certificate and a school souvenir, while Sun Litao presented him with the Southeast University emblem.

Professor Zschech is a world-renowned expert in integrated circuit manufacturing and analysis technology, particularly in X-ray non-destructive testing technology and equipment. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including the European Materials Gold Award and the Pioneer Award from the German Materials Society. His extensive academic influence is reflected in his leadership roles within various organizations, including the European Materials Federation and the American Materials Society.

Following the appointment ceremony, Professor Zschech delivered a series of lectures and seminars to students and faculty at the Jiulonghu Campus and Wuxi Campus. His presentations included topics such as “Application of High-resolution X-ray Imaging in Materials Engineering and Sustainable Energy Technology,” “Using In-situ Nano XCT Technology to Study the Stability of Chip Back-end Interconnection Structures,” and “Application of High-resolution X-ray Tomography Technology in Advanced Packaging Measurement and Defect Location.” In these lectures, he introduced the principles of X-ray microscopy and nano XCT, demonstrating the extensive applications of high-resolution imaging technology in materials engineering, sustainable energy, and integrated circuit manufacturing and packaging.

This series of lectures forms part of the Core Taihu Academic Lectures at the School of Integrated Circuits of Southeast University.

Source: School of Integrated Circuits, Southeast University
For more information, visit Southeast University News

Release Date: October 14, 2024

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.

One Ocean Science Congress, Nice, France, 2025

Admin EurASc EurASc Meeting & Events, Members, Seminars and Conferences September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

The One Ocean Science Congress (OOSC), organized by CNRS and IFREMER, will be held in Nice, France, 4 to 6 June 2025. It is a UN Special Event serving as the scientific foundation of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). This three-day congress will generate science-based outcomes and recommendations to support the global discussions at UNOC3.

We welcome contributions from the international scientific community on 10 key themes, which are aligned with the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and intended to inform the Ocean Action Panels of UNOC3. These themes are action- and solution-oriented, and designed to transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries:

The congress will include a combination of plenary sessions featuring keynote lectures, as well as oral and poster presentations. To foster greater interaction between science, society, action, and policy, and to involve civil society more broadly, ‘town hall’ meetings will also be organized.

Web site: https://one-ocean-science-2025.org
Enquiries: enquiries@one-ocean-science-2025.org

In Memoriam: Professor Miguel Ángel Alario y Franco

Admin EurASc Members, News August 29, 2024September 18, 2024

The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) mourns the loss of Professor Miguel Ángel Alario y Franco, a distinguished fellow of our Academy and a towering figure in the world of science. Professor Alario y Franco was a highly respected scholar, known for his remarkable contributions to the field of solid-state chemistry. His career was marked by excellence in research, teaching, and leadership.

He served as a Professor at the Complutense University of Madrid since 1976, Dean of the Faculty of Chemical Sciences from 1986 to 1994, and President of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical, and Natural Sciences from 2009 to 2012. His groundbreaking work earned him numerous accolades, including the Rey Jaime I Award in Materials Science, the Mexico Award for Science and Technology, and the Complutense Medal for Teaching and Research Merit, among many others.

In 2023, Professor Alario y Franco served as the Chairman of the EurASc Symposium in Madrid at Royal Academy of Exact, Physical, and Natural Sciences, where his enthusiasm and dedication were felt by all participants. His leadership and passion for science were truly inspiring, leaving a lasting impact on everyone involved.

Professor Alario y Franco’s legacy extends beyond his scientific achievements. He was a mentor, a leader, and a passionate advocate for science and education. His passing is a great loss to the scientific community and to all who had the privilege of knowing him.

On behalf of the entire European Academy of Sciences, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. He will be remembered with great respect and admiration.

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)

EurASc General Assembly Meeting #01.2024

Admin EurASc Eurasc, EurASc Meeting & Events, Members July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

Dear EurASc Members,

On behalf of the EurASc President, Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Martins, I am pleased to invite you to the EurASc General Assembly Meeting #01/2024, which will be held via Zoom on July 29th at 10:30 AM CEST.

Please find below the agenda for the meeting:

1. General Information
2. Presentation of the Annual Report 2023
3. Event 2024
4. General Contact with Members
5. Other matters.

Any member can request resolutions/items on the agenda at least a fortnight before the meeting. We advise you to submit any resolutions you have by this deadline to ensure their inclusion (by 15 July).

The link and proxy will be sent in due time.

We look forward to your participation and to a productive meeting.

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)

Media:

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

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