Prize winners

Marina Freitag

Newcastle University, UK

For outstanding work to develop, elaborate, and understand novel energy materials.

Marina Kuimova

Imperial College London, UK

For the development of unique probes and methodologies in fluorescence imaging leading to an understanding of dynamic biological processes in livin...

Mario Moustras

For dedication to the Management Group community through the diversification of the committee and activities.

Mark Thompson

University of Southern California, USA

For the discovery and development of inorganic molecular materials for flat panel displays and lighting, combining insights into the photophysical...

Martin Heeney

KAUST, Saudi Arabia

For pioneering contributions to solution processed organic semiconductors, particularly heavy main group containing polymers, and their device appl...

Matthew Fuchter

University of Oxford, UK

For the development of chemistry-led approaches to interrogate function in chemistry, materials and medicine.

Matthew Gibson

University of Manchester, UK

For transformative contributions in polymer and biomaterials science, particularly for the development of materials to stabilise biologics.

Maureen Wade

The Victory Academy (TSAT)

For creating variations of microscale practical chemistry resources and actively engaging with the wider education community

Max Parker

Callicroft Primary Academy - The Olympus Academy Trust

For fostering a learning environment that captivates the imagination of students and embracing the challenge of incorporating real-world careers in...

Melanie Cooper

Michigan State University, USA

For outstanding accomplishments in designing, implementing and evaluating evidence-based chemistry curricula and catalysing the careers of many che...

Mercouri Kanatzidis

Northwestern University, USA

For pioneering contributions to the synthesis and development of novel semiconducting halide perovskites for application in solar energy conversion...

Mia Outram

No7 Beauty Company , UK

2025 RSC Apprentice Prize: awarded for undertaking the key formulation work in developing a new high SPF skincare product, and representing apprent...

Michael Wasielewski

Northwestern University, USA

For contributions toward understanding electron spin dynamics in molecular systems for applications in quantum information science.

Microporous Membranes Team

For the development of ion-conducting polymers of intrinsic microporosity and applications as next-generation membranes in redox flow batteries for...

Molecular Educators

For the creation of innovative chemical education resources that benefit how students, children, and the general public learn organic chemistry.

Molecular Strainers

For the creative advancement of strained intermediates involving cumulated cyclic dienes and trienes.

Monash Ammonia Team

For the development of a highly selective electrochemical process for sustainable production of ammonia from nitrogen and renewable energy at close...

Neslihan Tas

Hacettepe University, Turkey

For her research into the Maillard reaction and the novel approaches to understanding the chemistry of this complex reaction.

Niall Begley

Our Lady and St Patrick's College, Knock

For his enthusiasm and use of innovative, engaging teaching methods in chemistry and encouraging the development of his colleagues

Nicholas Kotov

University of Michigan, USA

For innovative studies and applications of complex self-assembling nanosystems, and for excellence in communication.