🔬 In 2025, 4 out of 6 prizes were awarded to researchers from UCLouvain, underscoring the outstanding quality of research conducted in our institutions.
👏 Congratulations to:
- François-Xavier Standaert (applied exact sciences), a global leader in cryptographic hardware and embedded systems;
- Nathalie Delzenne (fundamental biomedical sciences), internationally recognized for her pioneering work on the gut microbiome;
- Peter Stärkel (clinical biomedical sciences), honored for his impactful research on alcohol-related liver diseases;
- Godefroid de Callataÿ (human sciences), a renowned expert in the history of science in the Arab-Muslim world.
Yet excellence is found across the entire academic landscape.
🏛️ Professor Nicolas Cerf of ULB received the award in quantum mechanics, while Professor Jean-Marie Baland of UNamur was recognized for his work on economic development, poverty reduction, and environmental protection.
These awards do more than celebrate achievement—they confirm the international recognition and career-long impact of researchers who advance knowledge and serve society.
🌍 Through their contributions, these scholars showcase the strength of French-speaking higher education institutions in Belgium and their strong international outlook.
🔗 A powerful reminder that academic excellence, driven by curiosity and purpose, knows no borders.
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