Prof. Janusz Lewiński was awarded the 2024 Foundation for Polish Science Prize in the area of chemical and materials sciences "for the development of mechanochemical methods for the synthesis of perovskites, improving their photovoltaic properties".
The FNP Prize is considered the most important scientific distinction in Poland. It is awarded in four areas: life sciences, chemical and materials sciences, mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences, and humanities and social sciences. In 2024 the FNP awarded the prizes for the 33rd time. The award ceremony was held 4 December 2024 in Warsaw Royal Castle.
More info including the detailed justification for awarding the prize to Prof. Lewiński and other laureates can be found in the press release on the FNP website.
The award ceremony took place in the Royal Castle of Warsaw. Photo: Pawel Kula/FNP
Laureates of the FNP Prize 2024: Dr. hab. Sebastian Glatt (in the field of life sciences), Prof. Krzysztof Sacha (in the field of mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences), Prof. Marcin Wodziński (in the field of humanities and social sciences), Prof. Janusz Lewiński (in the field of chemical and materials sciences). Photo: Pawel Kula/FNP
The laureates received the award from the hands of Prof. Grażyna Jurkowlaniec, the chairperson of the FNP Council, and Prof. Maciej Żylicz, the president of FNP. Photo: Pawel Kula/FNP
Prof. Lewiński gave a "short" award acceptance speech. Photo: Pawel Kula/FNP
Members of the Lewinski Group appeared in the audience. Photo: Pawel Kula/FNP