The pioneering research work of two University of Wollongong academics was recognised on Tuesday night with NSW Premier's Prizes.
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Distinguished Professor Antoine van Oijen received the Prize for Excellence in Medical Biological Sciences and Distinguished Professor Zaiping Guo took home the Prize for Excellence in Engineering or Information and Communications Technology.
Prof Guo is a materials scientist with an exceptional track record in her field, which focuses on the applications of nanomaterials in energy storage and conversion technologies.
"This is really a big, big honour for me to receive this award," she said. "If you look at the list of the past awardees, they are all top outstanding scientists. I'm very proud and very happy to be part of this list."
A biomolecular physicist, Prof van Oijen is a pioneer in the visualisation of biological processes at the single molecule level.
"I'm extremely honoured to receive this award," Professor van Oijen said. "It's a demonstration, I think, of the fact that people appreciate research that spans different disciplines."
The Prizes reward leading researchers for cutting-edge work that has generated economic, environmental, health, social or technological benefits for NSW.
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Agron Latifi
Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
