AkzoNobel Science Award honors two Swedish professors
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October 1, 2013
Two Swedish scientists have won the 2013 AkzoNobel Science Award in recognition
of their prominent research in the fields of materials and surface engineering.
Lars Hultman, of Linköping University, and Per Claesson, from the Royal
Institute of Technology (KTH), will be presented with their awards today at a
special event in Stockholm. Both will receive a certificate of recognition and
an equal share of the SEK 500,000 prize.
Professor Hultman - Head of Thin Film Physics at Linköping University - is being
honored for his work in materials science and nanotechnology, and in particular
his contribution to our knowledge and understanding of the physics of thin films
and ion-surface interactions.
As Head of the Division of Surface and Corrosion Science at the Royal Institute
of Technology, Professor Claesson is being recognized for his contribution to
our understanding of interfacial forces, adsorption and the self-assembly of
molecular species.
"We are privileged to recognize the outstanding work of this year's winners,"
said AkzoNobel Executive Committee member Werner Fuhrmann, who will officially
present the award.
"As a company, we are passionate about creating a more sustainable future
through scientific research, and we will continue to support leading-edge
scientists as they strive to create new frontiers and advance our understanding
in fields of chemistry and materials science. We will, in turn, be able to use
this newfound knowledge to further improve our products and advance
manufacturing technologies in the fields of coatings and specialty chemicals.
This will also help our customers to deliver better products through features
such as durability, corrosion resistance and fire protection."
A specially invited audience is attending today's event in Stockholm, which will
also include a panel discussion about the chemical industry's role in creating a
sustainable society, along with a showcase of recent AkzoNobel innovations.
Established to recognize outstanding scientific contributions in the fields of
chemistry and materials science, the AkzoNobel Science Award is bestowed in
several countries. The winners are chosen by an independent panel of judges
convened by partners in those countries. In Sweden, we work with the Royal
Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences.
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AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer
of specialty chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with
innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for
our customers. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens,
International and Eka. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are
consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sustainability. With
operations in more than 80 countries, our 50,000 people around the world are
committed to delivering leading products and technologies to meet the growing
demands of our fast-changing world.
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AkzoNobel Science Award
First bestowed in the Netherlands in 1970 - when it was known as the Akzo Prize
- The AkzoNobel Science Award was extended to Sweden in 1999. To reflect the
increasingly global nature of the company, the award was also established in
China in 2010; the UK in 2012 and North America in 2013. It alternates every
year between Sweden and the Netherlands, and is awarded every two years in
China, the UK and the US.
Lars Hultman & Per Claesson photo:
http://hugin.info/130660/R/1732432/579627.jpg
AkzoNobel News Release pdf:
http://hugin.info/130660/R/1732432/579626.pdf
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