Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
Q&A with chemist Max Delferro: Unlocking breakthroughs in catalytic science
Catalysts underpin much of modern life, including fuels and lifesaving medicines. At Argonne, Max Delferro’s team is combining robotics, artificial intelligence and world-class research facilities to speed the search for the next generation of catalysts.
Dawei Xia of Virginia Tech receives 2026 Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award
The award spotlights important scientific or technical accomplishments made at (or beneficial to) the APS.
Argonne receives DOE funding to advance AI for science
From fusion materials insights to enzyme discovery, Argonne’s AI-driven research will push the boundaries of energy, biology and materials science.
Q&A with chemist Lily Robertson: Pioneering autonomous discovery to accelerate science at Argonne
Argonne Assistant Chemist Lily Robertson is rethinking how scientists search for new battery materials by combining robotics and artificial intelligence.
Nanoscience trailblazer Ilke Arslan named 2026 Materials Research Society Fellow
Arslan “honored and humbled” by recognition.
Q&A with chemist Ilya Shkrob on autonomous discovery at Argonne
Argonne’s Ilya Shkrob explains how autonomy can transform scientific discovery, what makes Argonne uniquely equipped to lead this work and why this shift could help solve some of society’s most urgent challenges.
Leveraging advanced nanoscale techniques to understand surface chemistry and interfaces
This 2025 Physical Sciences and Engineering Early Investigator Named Award recipient is using advanced spectroscopy methods to understand the structural and electronic properties of catalysts and chemical interfaces at the nanoscale.
Bridging science and community: Connie Pfeiffer’s role at Argonne
Connie Pfeiffer is dedicated to advancing scientific research and inspiring future generations at Argonne National Laboratory.
Pioneering quantum science: Xu Han’s impact at Argonne
Han is at the forefront of quantum science, driving innovations that promise to transform technology and industry.
Argonne's award-winning AI tools reshape materials design
Argonne scientists and global partners win top chemistry honor for AI-powered breakthroughs that accelerate solar cell discovery and reshape materials science.
Argonne scientists honored for AI-powered solar cell breakthrough
Argonne scientists and global partners win top chemistry honor for AI-powered breakthroughs that accelerate solar cell discovery and reshape materials science.
An unexpected destiny: Julie Smagacz, leader in administrative and operations support
Her mentors and friends at Argonne equipped her to have lasting impacts on the lab.