Prof Jonathan Coleman, a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)-funded researcher from Trinity College who has achieved international success in the area of nanostructures, has been awarded as the Science Foundation Ireland Researcher of the Year prize for 2011.
The announcement was made by Minister for Research and Innovation Seán Sherlock at the SFI Science Summit in Athlone, which was attended by 300 researchers.
Minister Sherlock said: "It is an extraordinary feat to be responsible for the development of the toughest materials known to man… [Prof Coleman’s] work has been published in prestigious international journals such as Science, Nature, Nature Nanotechnology, and Advanced Materials, as well as featuring in New Scientist, the New York Times and on CNN. Within the last year, Jonathan has been recognised as one of the top 100 material scientists of the last decade – the only Irish representative and one of the youngest on the list."
The minister went on to highlight the Government’s commitment to scientific research and development as featured in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform’s Capital Expenditure framework for 2012-1216. He said the SFI 2012 capital allocation of €156 million would ensure continued support for its current cohort of 3,000 researchers and 28 large research groups.
"I think everyone can be reassured by the Framework’s very clear statement that: "Developing a modern knowledge-led economy requires that creativity and innovation are centre-stage. Measures to support, apply and leverage potential in this regard are indispensible in ensuring our future prosperity," the Minister concluded.
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