At NanoMatter Technologies, we are proud to celebrate a major achievement in advanced materials research. A team of four scientists from Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF has been awarded the esteemed Thüringer Forschungspreis (Thuringian Research Prize) for their trailblazing work on customized two-dimensional materials.
This award for scientific excellence in Applied Research was presented today at the Technical University Ilmenau and carries a prize of 25,000 euros. It recognizes the groundbreaking nature and high impact of their research.
“This recognition highlights the vital role of innovative 2D materials in shaping the future of semiconductor and nanotechnology industries. As a part of NanoMatter’s leadership, I am inspired by this achievement and look forward to collaborating closely with leading research teams to translate these discoveries into impactful technologies.”— Antony George, NanoMatter Co-Founder & Advisor
The award-winning research focuses on novel approaches to customizing two-dimensional materials, opening new possibilities for applications in electronics, photonics, and quantum technologies. This work aligns closely with NanoMatter’s mission to advance deposition technologies for next-generation materials.
About the Thüringer Forschungspreis
Key Facts:
- One of Germany’s most prestigious regional research awards
- Prize money of 25,000 euros
- Awarded annually since 1995
Selection Criteria:
- Scientific excellence
- Innovation potential
- Economic and social impact
