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

Head of Division

Prof. Federico Rosei serves as Head of the Materials Science Division of EurASc, bringing internationally recognised expertise in nanomaterials, functional materials, and advanced technologies, and contributing to the advancement of scientific excellence and interdisciplinary research within the Academy. He is currently serving his second mandate as Head of Division (May 2025 – April 2028).

Profile →

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 members of the Scientific Committee were elected by the Active Members of the Division for the term 1 May 2025 – 30 April 2028.

Paolo Colombo

Profile →

Sara Bals    

Profile →

Steven De Feyter

Profile →