Young Investigator Award
The Micromachines Young Investigator Award was established in 2020 to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of micro/nano-scaled structures, materials, devices, and systems, as well as related micro- and nanotechnology, from fundamental research to applications. Nominations are accepted from April to December each year, with the winners are notified by the end of March the following year.
The Prize:
– CHF 2000;
– An electronic certificate;
– A voucher to cover applicable article processing fees (valid for one year).
Number of Winners: 1
Micromachines Young Investigator Award
Eligibility and Requirements
– The nominee must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of micro/nano-scaled structures, materials, devices and systems;
– Candidates must be nominated by senior scientists.
List of Documents for Nomination
– A detailed curriculum vitae, including an updated publication list and a list of the researcher’s own research grants;
– A scanned copy of doctorate certificate;
– Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.
Past Winners
- HNHnin Yin Yin NyeinHnin Yin Yin NyeinHong Kong University of Science and Technology, China
Giancarlo C. RighiniDr. Giancarlo C. RighiniIFAC CNRChairman
Jose-luis Sanchez-RojasProf. Jose-luis Sanchez-RojasInstitute of Nanotechnology UCLM- SMSushanta MitraDr. Sushanta MitraUniversity of Waterloo
mehmet remzi dokmeciDr. mehmet remzi dokmeciTerasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation
Nam-Trung NguyenDr. Nam-Trung NguyenGriffith University

