AsianScientist (May 15, 2014) – Xu Chunye, Professor at Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, has been awarded the International Materials Science Prize at the World Forum on Advanced Materials. She is the first Chinese scientist to receive the award.
A researcher for 20 years, Professor Xu has studied the synthesis and fabrication of functional materials, which have applications in sunglasses, sensors and actuators. She has over 20 patents, some of which have been transferred to industrial companies such as US corporation 3M and Japan’s Toyoukohan.
Established in 2007 by the World Forum on Advanced Materials in the US, the International Materials Science Prize honors individuals who make distinguished contributions to fundamental and application aspects of macromolecule physics and chemistry. It also aims to facilitate the development of polymer science by cultivating research talents and encouraging scientific innovations.
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Source: Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale.
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