Prestigious Royal Society medals awarded to a few Imperial scientists | Imperial Information

Three Imperial teachers from Physics, Chemical Engineering and Mathematics have been awarded Royal Society medals, introduced right now.

Professor Sir John Pendry FRS, Professor Sir Martin Hairer FRS, and Professor Jason Hallett are amongst 27 new Royal Society medal and award winners recognised for his or her excellent contributions to scientific discovery.

Professor Sir John Pendry FRS

SIr John, father of metamaterials and ‘invisibility cloak’ pioneer, has been awarded the world’s oldest scientific prize, the Royal Society’s Copley Medal. Previous winners embody Louis Pasteur, Dorothy Hodgkin, Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking and Charles Darwin.

It is a privilege to pursue unanswered questions, and that this work has captured imaginations, and spurred additional curiosity is reward in itself Professor Sir John Pendry

He is recognised for his work on the idea and designs of metamaterials that characterize the best advance in electromagnetism since Michael Faraday and James Clerk Maxwell. 

Professor Pendry mentioned: “I’m honoured to be receiving this award. It is a privilege to pursue unanswered questions, and that this work has captured imaginations, and spurred additional curiosity is reward in itself. 

“Showcasing our work to a public audience is one of the most important aspects of a major prize like this. The public pays for most of the science we do, and it is our duty as scientists to let the public know what they are getting for their money.” 

Professor Sir Martin Hairer FRS

Sir Hairer, within the Department of Mathematics, has been awarded the Royal Society Sylvester Medal for his ground-breaking work in chance principle.

Professor Hairer developed the idea of regularity constructions which supplies a exact mathematical which means to many equations which have beforehand sat outdoors the scope of mathematical evaluation.

I’m grateful for the numerous collaborations and conversations which have formed my analysis through the years Professor Martin Hairer

Professor Hairer mentioned: “I’m deeply honoured to be awarded the Sylvester Medal by the Royal Society.

“It is very rewarding to see my work recognised by the mathematical community, and I’m grateful for the many collaborations and conversations that have shaped my research over the years.”

Professor Jason Hallett

Professor Hallett within the Department of Chemical Engineering has obtained the Mullard Medal in recognition of his pioneering work on the event of ionic liquids as commercially related solvents in biorefining and the round economic system. 

Professor Hallett mentioned: “I could not be more thrilled to be awarded the Mullard Medal. The history and prestige of the Royal Society is unparalleled. I am humbled to be recognised with this medal.”

The highlights for me have completely been the scholars I’ve labored with through the years. Professor Jason Hallett

Looking forward, he believes that biorefining and recycling are set to play a pivotal function in shaping a sustainable future.

“It’s an thrilling time for biorefining and recycling due to how nicely these areas match up with advances in renewable vitality, biotechnology and hydrogen. These facets make biomass and waste extra engaging feedstocks than ever, and they need to play a central function in displacing fossil carbon,” he mentioned.

“The highlights for me have absolutely been the students I have worked with over the years. Most of our innovations and all of the drive toward commercial translation has come about because of their brilliance and hard work.”