Oxford Instruments Announce Nicholas Kurti Prize Winner

Oxford Instruments has announced Dr Ronald Hanson from the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology is the 2012 recipient of the Nicholas Kurti European Science Prize. Dr Hanson is a leading young investigator in the field of quantum nanoscience. His PhD, postdoc and the recent years as group leader have all resulted in research of extraordinarily high-impact. 

During his PhD work, his research was key to the early spin qubit success. After his PhD, he became one of the pioneers of quantum science in diamond. Professor George Pickett of Lancaster University, chairman of the committee of senior scientists who assess the nominations, commented: “The work of Ronald Hanson on the behaviour of spins in quantum dots and diamond had very much impressed the committee, and we are happy to award him this year’s prize and wish him well in continuing the work in the future.” The Nicholas Kurti European Science Prize, sponsored by Oxford Instruments, is intended to recognise and promote outstanding achievements of young scientists in the field of physical sciences research and to support their career development. It is named after Professor Nicholas Kurti known for his distinguished work in ultra-low temperature physics at the Clarendon Laboratory, Oxford University. The prize winner receives a €8000 cash prize, a unique trophy and certificate. The winner also has the opportunity to present his work at a conference of his choice. Previous winners of the prize include Prof. Mathias Kläui, Dr Christian Rüegg, Dr John Morton, Prof. Lieven Vandersypen, Sir Professor Kostantin Novoselov, Professor Dr Andreas Wallraff and Dr Silvano De Franceschi. More information on the prize can be found at: www.oxfordinstruments.com/scienceprize