Chemistry for the Future Solvay Prize
On 4 December 2013, the presentation of the first “Chemistry for the Future Solvay Prize” took place in Brussels at the prestigious Palace of the Academy of Sciences and Arts in Belgium. This prize created by Solvay in 2013 is to reward every two years a major scientific discovery that could shape to morrow’s chemistry and help human progress.
After the welcome address by Nicolas Boël (Chair of the Board of Solvay), the laureate Peter G. Schultz was invited on stage to receive the superb crystal trophy and the 300000 € prize from the hands of Jean-Pierre Clamadieu (Solvay CEO).
The large audience from scientific, academic, and political circles in Belgium had responded to the invitation of Solvay to congratulate Peter Schultz in the presence of US ambassador Mrs. Denise Campbell Bauer and to enjoy a Science and Innovation event.
Prof. Hakan Wennerstrom (University of Lund, Sweden), Chair of the Prize Jury, reminded us of the scope and goals of this new international award. After a short recap of Peter Schultz’s career, he highlighted the scientific work and his great originality particularly in the field of stem cell differentiation techniques and modification of biochemical processes of life to incorporate unnatural amino acids into proteins.
To complete this “Science and Innovation“ afternoon, Peter Schultz discussed the scope of his research. As a wonderful scientist and teacher, he managed to attract the public’s attention and showed many potential applications of his work in medicine and chemistry.
Then, as a chemist himself, the Belgian Prime Minister Elio di Rupo stressed the initiative of Solvay and emphasized the role of science and research in our modern society and industry to respond to the changes and needs of our world.
And finally, to illustrate the “Spirit of Innovation” Bertrand Piccard, a third generation explorer of our planet, invited us virtually into the cockpit of “Solar Impulse” (around the world solar airplane) stimulating the public by its dynamism and inspiring messages.
A high level meeting, a great laureate.… See you in 2015!
www.solvay.com/en/innovation/solvay-prize/ceremony
Price-giving of the award to the Laureate Professor Peter G. Schultz, by Solvay CEO Jean-Pierre Clamadieu (left)
©2014 by Walter de Gruyter Berlin/Boston
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