Chemists awarded trio of Royal prizes
Three Edinburgh scientists have been recognised for the originality and impact of their chemistry research.
Dr Nicholle Bell, Dr Andrew Lawrence and Professor Neil McKeown have each been awarded prizes by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Joseph Black Award
The Joseph Black Award for 2017 was given to Dr Nicholle Bell, who creates tools for assessing the status of peatlands.
The award is made to an early career scientist in any field covering the practice and teaching of analytical science.
Dr Bell receives £2000, a medal and a certificate.
Hickinbottom Award
Dr Andrew Lawrence was named the 2017 winner of the Hickinbottom Award, which is awarded for contributions to any area of organic chemistry from a researcher under the age of 35.
Andrew aims to improve and develop the ways in which scientists make medicines, agrochemicals and other materials.
Dr Lawrence receives £2000, a medal and a certificate, and the £4000 Briggs Scholarship to support one of his research students.
Tilden Prize
Professor Neil McKeown was awarded the Tilden Prize for 2017. The prize is awarded for advances in chemistry.
Neil’s work focuses on making porous materials that can be used to separate substances or in safety sensors for the chemical industry.
He receives £5000, a medal and a certificate.
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