The College of Science has established prestigious awards to honor faculty members for their outstanding contributions to teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and societal impact. Prof. Maria Babak, Prof. Zhu Zonglong, and Prof. Yudai Matsuda have been awarded the CSCI Teaching Excellence Award, the CSCI Outstanding Knowledge Transfer & Impact Award, and the CSCI Outstanding Young Researcher Award, respectively.

CSCI Teaching Excellence Award (CSCI-TEA) 2024/25
Prof. Maria Babak specializes in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry, focusing on anticancer drugs for resistant and aggressive cancers. Her research integrates chemistry, biology, and medicine to develop innovative treatments.

CSCI Outstanding Knowledge Transfer & Impact Award (CSCI-KTIA) 2024/25
Prof. Zhu Zonglong is recognized for his work in perovskite photovoltaic technologies, advancing sustainable and eco-friendly energy solutions. His research has received significant funding and recognition.

CSCI Outstanding Young Researcher Award (CSCI-YRA) 2024/25
Prof. Yudai Matsuda focuses on natural product biosynthesis, with expertise in fungal meroditerpenoid biosynthesis and innovative chemical biology research.

Let us wish them continued success in their teaching, research, and knowledge transfer endeavours.