The À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is Canada’s largest nanotechnology institute committed to United Nations'ÌýSustainable Development Goals. We are pleased to announce an international call for submission for the WIN Rising Star Award to recognize an emerging leader in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
·¡±ô¾±²µ¾±²ú¾±±ô¾±³Ù²â:ÌýA full-time faculty member who has received their PhD in science/engineering within the past ten years (on or after December 31st, 2014). The individual’s research interest must align with one or more of the thematic area(s) of WIN: Smart and Functional Materials; Connected Devices; Next Generation Energy Systems; and Therapeutics and Theranostics.ÌýApplicants cannot be currently employed by the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.Ìý
Award: Along with the $5,000 CAD honorarium, the award recipient will present a featured research an in-person seminar at the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Nanotechnology at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.Ìý
Submission: The submission package should be one single PDF file containing the following:
(a) One-page write-up about the impact of applicant’s research in the chosen thematic area(s) and its alignment with UN SDGs
(b) Full curriculum vitae
(c) Name and contact details of three references
Deadline for submissions isÌýSeptemberÌý15th, 2025 to WIN’s Executive Director, Dr. Sushanta Mitra via email: skmitra@uwaterloo.caÌý
Past Rising Star Award Recipients
2024 Recipient: Fengwang Li
Fengwang Li, Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney
2023 Recipient: Samira Siahrostami
Samira Siahrostami, Associate Professor, Chemistry at Simon Fraser University
2022 Recipient: Letian Dou
Letian Dou, Charles Davidson Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering at Purdue University
2021 Recipient: Babak Anasori
Babak Anasori, Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Energy Engineering at Purdue University
2021 Recipient: Cao Thang Dinh
Cao Thang Dinh, Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering at Queen's University
2020 Recipient: Drew Higgins
Drew Higgins, Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering at McMaster University
2020 Recipient: Robert Hoye
2018 Recipient: Bruno Ehrler
WIN successfully makes the connection between fundamental science and application that solve a societal challenge
- Bruno Ehrler, Group Leader at Institute AMOLF
The award condition stipulates that the awardee must be available to receive the award in person when visiting the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. The seminar may be in-person.Ìý WIN will cover the economy fare journey of the awardee between À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and their institution and up to two nights’ hotel stay in À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. WIN reserves the right to give the award only to a deserving candidate, as outlined in the eligibility section, above.