Imperial physicist and chemist honoured in premier young scientist awards

Professor Claudia de Rham and Professor Matthew Fuchter receive accolades in the annual Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists. The Awards, conferred by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences , come with the largest unrestricted prizes for young scientists. Professor Claudia de Rham , from the Department of Physics, was announced as the winner (Laureate) in the Physical Sciences & Engineering category, receiving US$100,000 (£75,000). Each category also has two Finalists, and Professor Matthew Fuchter was named a Finalist in the Chemistry category, receiving US$30,000 (£23,000). Sir Leonard Blavatnik, Founder and Chairman of Access Industries and the Blavatnik Family Foundation, and member of the President's Council of the New York Academy of Sciences, said: "The UK has cultivated much of the world's leading scientific talent. "We are incredibly proud to elevate these select scientists to an international stage that will enable them to be recognised globally, prepare them to become world-class leaders in their scientific fields, and propel the wheel of innovation and societal progress." Professor Claudia de Rham - massive gravity hunter. Professor de Rham was a Finalist in the inaugural UK Blavatnik Awards in 2018 and has bagged the top prize this year in her category.