Luxembourg FNR Awards: Class of 2023

23 October 2023

Outstanding PhD Thesis: Emanuele Penocchio

Emmanuele Penocchio’s PhD Thesis “Thermodynamics of Chemical Engines: A Chemical Reaction Network Approach” describes molecular processes from a thermodynamics perspective, something never done before.

PhD supervisor: Massimiliano Esposito. PhD project conducted at University of Luxembourg.

Outstanding PhD Thesis shortlist

• Salah Ghamizi for the thesis “Multi-objective Robust Machine Learning For Critical Systems With Scarce Data” (University of Luxembourg
• Mina Tsenkova for the thesis “Understanding the role of diet and microbiome in colorectal cancer” (University of Luxembourg, LCSB)

Outstanding Scientific Achievement: Andy Chevigné; Martyna Szpakowska; Max Meyrath; Christie Palmer

The Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) team, led by Andy Chevigné, developed a new compound, which could reshape how we treat chronic pain and thereby help reduce the opioid addiction crisis.

Outstanding Scientific Achievement shortlist

• Arno Gutleb (Luxembourg Institute of Science & Technology – LIST) for ‘3D in vitro models to identify respiratory sensitizers and differentiate them from respiratory irritants’
• Frédéric Clavert for ‘Journal of Digital History’ (University of Luxembourg, C2DH)

Outstanding Mentor: Pierre Verge

Pierre Verge, R&D scientist, at the Materials Research and Technology (MRT), Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), wins the 2023 FNR Award for Outstanding Mentor.

Shortlist Outstanding Mentor

Jonathan D. Turner (Luxembourg Institute of Health – LIH)

Outstanding Promotion of Science to the Public: Dominique Santana

Emerging and disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, and the Internet of Things are revolutionising industries and creating new opportunities for businesses to enhance their efficiency and productivity. When it comes to healthcare, accuracy and completeness are of utmost importance since it deals with human lives. Health-related technologies have the potential to revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes. AI-powered medical diagnosis and treatment, automated medical processes, and IoT-linked medical devices offer high levels of accuracy and safety, and continuous health monitoring, which was previously a luxury, can become an affordable service with modern technology and digitalization. This can alleviate burdens on caregivers and reduce the burden of high medical expenses on society.

Outstanding Promotion of Science to the Public shortlist

• Elisabeth Letellier for ‘Discover the inside of your colon: Boosting cancer prevention’ (University of Luxembourg)
• Thomas Cauvin for ‘HistorEsch: Public History Activities in the city of Esch-sur-Alzette’ (C2DH, University of Luxembourg)

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