The Asian Scientist 100
Lu Ke
Institution
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Country
China
Field
Materials Sciences
Lu is the winner of the 2020 Future Science Prize (Physical Science Prize) for discovering and synthesizing a superior nanotwinned structure and gradient nanostructure.
(Photo: Future Science Prize)
AWARDS
- Future Science Prize 2020
Related articles
Brain Hyperactivation Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease
Five months of chronic brain activation led to the increase in amyloid β deposition in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.
Premature Aging Syndrome Caused By Chromatin Chaos
A human stem cell model of Werner syndrome has linked premature aging to the deterioration of heterochromatin.
DNA Methylation Regulates Longevity In Humans
A genome wide association study has uncovered differentially methylated regions linked to longevity and the suppression of age-related diseases.
How Malaria Turns Our RBCs Against Us
When red blood cells are infected with malaria parasites, subtle changes in their membrane structure cause them to deform and stick to blood vessel walls.
New Exoplanet Too Big For Its Star
Assisted by an amateur astronomer, researchers have discovered a puffed up planet 500 light years away.
Clear Windows That Double Up As LCD Screens
Researchers have succeeded in developing liquid crystals that can rapidly switch between clear and opaque states.
Making Robots More Human
Sensors that help to detect human emotions could make robotics more human.
Inkjet Printed Silver Nanowires Might Simplify Manufacturing
Researchers have developed a method to control the pattern of silver nanowires, paving the way for cheaper organic photovoltaics.
Stem Cell-Based Drug Granted Chinese Patent
The bone marrow-based drug is indicated for the treatment of critical limb ischemia, a common complication of diabetes.