Materials Science Division
The Materials Science Division of the European Academy of Sciences brings together distinguished scientists working across the fields of advanced materials, nanotechnology, and functional materials, promoting excellence in both fundamental and applied research and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Division is coordinated by its Head of Division (HoD), supported by a Scientific Committee composed of up to four Members. In accordance with the Statutes and Bylaws of EurASc, both the Head of Division and the Scientific Committee are elected by the Active Members of the Division.
They serve three-year mandates, renewable up to two times, contributing to the evaluation of new member nominations, the identification of scientific priorities, and the development of the Division’s activities.
The Materials Science Division plays a central role in advancing materials innovation within the Academy and contributes to the selection of candidates for EurASc awards.
The current leadership and statistics of the Division are presented below.
Federico Rosei
Scientific Committee of the Division
The Scientific Committee of the Division is composed of elected Members who support the Head of Division in the evaluation of nominations, the development of scientific activities, and the identification of research priorities within the field.
The current Scientific Committee includes Members serving different terms, in accordance with the outcome of the divisional elections:
- Scientific Committee Members elected in 2025: 1 May 2025 – 30 April 2028
- Prof. Paolo Samorì, re-elected in 2026: 1 June 2026 – 31 May 2029
The Committee works closely with the Head of Division to support the scientific development of the Division and contribute to the Academy’s mission of promoting excellence in science.
Division Statistics
Overview of the Division’s membership, including composition, representation, and key indicators.