The school’s
Professor Gerardo Adesso has been honoured as one of the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s 44
Young Scientists 2016 at the
Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin, China from 26 to 28 June 2016. The world-renowned honour has been awarded for his work on quantum research and its role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, in terms of the development of quantum technologies.
According to the WEF website, the Young Scientists, all aged under 40, represent some of the most forward-thinking and advanced young scientific minds in the world. They are selected from all regions and a wide range of disciplines, and have a track record of advancing the frontiers of science, technology and environment in areas of high societal impact. In their work, they exhibit exceptional creativity, thought leadership and high growth potential. To fulfil the membership criteria they must all have also demonstrated a commitment to public service and to have played a transformational role in integrating scientific knowledge into society for the public good.
Congratulations to Professor Adesso on this amazing achievement. For more information, please see his blog on his work on the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Posted on Tuesday 28th June 2016