Doron Prize for Ruth Signorell
Ruth Signorell, Professor of Physical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, is among this year's recipients of the Doron Prize. She will receive the award for her pioneering work in the field of "Fundamental Aerosol Science".
Ruth Signorell studied mathematics, chemistry and physics. Since 2012, she has been a full professor of physical chemistry at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences at ETH Zurich. With her group, she uses light to detect, manipulate, and characterize ultrafine aerosol and nanoparticles. The goal is to learn more about their physicochemical properties.
Professor Signorell's research has already been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious Humboldt Award. She has led an international scientific network for the real-time chemical and physical analysis of nanoaerosols and has been a member of the European Academy of Science since 2020. Now her pioneering work in the field of fundamental aerosol science will be recognized on March 8 with the Doron-Prize 2022.
The Doron Prize is a great honor for me and also means recognition for the work of my research group. I am particularly pleased that it underlines the importance of basic research in aerosol science.Prof. Ruth Signorell
According to the Swiss Foundation for the Prize, Ruth Signorell's research has made "an important contribution to the clarification of hitherto unknown aerosol properties and processes with an impact on the environment and climate". In addition, she promotes "young scientists and equal opportunities for women and men". The Doron-Prize, endowed with CHF 100,000, has been awarded annually since 1986 to individuals or institutions that have made extraordinary contributions in the fields of science, culture, and public welfare.
For more information on Ruth Signorell's research and the Doron Award, see the full article highlighted on the D-CHAB website.