HIGHLIGHTS
July 2026
FLOGEN AWARD RECIPIENTS ACHIEVE FURTHER RECOGNITION 495
Dr. Krzysztof Matyjaszewski of Carnegie Mellon University has been named by the European Academy of Sciences as the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Blaise Pascal Medal in Chemistry.
Dr. Krzysztof Matyjaszewski was honored by FLOGEN with the prestigious 2025 Lehn International Chemistry Award during the Gala Ceremony of FLOGEN's Sustainability through Science and Technology / Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit (SIPS 2025), held in Cebu, Philippines, in November 2025. The award was presented at a ceremony presided over by Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS.
Video of Award Ceremony:
Following the footsteps of other FLOGEN award recipients who have subsequently achieved further recognition, Dr. Krzysztof Matyjaszewski has recently been further recognized by the European Academy of Sciences as the recipient of the 2026 Blaise Pascal Medal in Chemistry.
The prestigious distinction honors his pioneering development of Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP), a groundbreaking method that revolutionized the controlled synthesis of polymers and enabled the creation of advanced materials with unprecedented precision. Dr. Matyjaszewski initiated this transformative work after joining Carnegie Mellon University in 1985.
He will receive the Blaise Pascal Medal during the European Academy of Sciences Annual Symposium and Awards Ceremony, to be held on October 27–28, 2026, in Turin, Italy. This latest distinction adds to his remarkable list of international honors, including the Wolf Prize and the Benjamin Franklin Medal.
ABOUT:
FLOGEN Sustainability through Science and Technology / Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit (SIPS), is a yearly event that is deeply science-focused and technology & engineering-oriented. It has been organized since 2003 by the not-for-profit corporation. FLOGEN Stars Outreach (https://www.flogen.org), which is dedicated to achieving sustainability through science and technology. It incorporates summit plenary lectures from well-known speakers that address the link between scientific, technology and engineering domains in the pursuit of sustainable development, as well as specific science, technology and engineering symposia that feature technical presentations with the same goals in mind.
Based on the FLOGEN Sustainability Framework (https://flogen.org/pdf/sips16_524FS.pdf), following a long and rich tradition, the summit covers 3 sustainability pillars: (1) Science, Technology & Industry, (2) Governance & Management and (3) Education & Civil Society.
It attracts the participation of numerous Nobel Laureates and many Distinguished Guests. It features in average about 50 scientific and technology symposia covering various distinguished fields. Academics, Engineers, Managers, Directors, CEOs, Medical Doctors, Lawyers, Economists and Politicians are in attendance.
SIPS is held annually since 2003 in various countries around the world: https://www.flogen.org/?p=32#toop
Dr. Krzysztof Matyjaszewski was honored by FLOGEN with the prestigious 2025 Lehn International Chemistry Award during the Gala Ceremony of FLOGEN's Sustainability through Science and Technology / Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit (SIPS 2025), held in Cebu, Philippines, in November 2025. The award was presented at a ceremony presided over by Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS.
Video of Award Ceremony:
Prof. Krzysztof Matyjaszewski — Winner of the Lehn International Chemistry Award
Following the footsteps of other FLOGEN award recipients who have subsequently achieved further recognition, Dr. Krzysztof Matyjaszewski has recently been further recognized by the European Academy of Sciences as the recipient of the 2026 Blaise Pascal Medal in Chemistry.
The prestigious distinction honors his pioneering development of Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP), a groundbreaking method that revolutionized the controlled synthesis of polymers and enabled the creation of advanced materials with unprecedented precision. Dr. Matyjaszewski initiated this transformative work after joining Carnegie Mellon University in 1985.
He will receive the Blaise Pascal Medal during the European Academy of Sciences Annual Symposium and Awards Ceremony, to be held on October 27–28, 2026, in Turin, Italy. This latest distinction adds to his remarkable list of international honors, including the Wolf Prize and the Benjamin Franklin Medal.
Dr. Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, Carnegie Mellon University
ABOUT:
FLOGEN Sustainability through Science and Technology / Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit (SIPS), is a yearly event that is deeply science-focused and technology & engineering-oriented. It has been organized since 2003 by the not-for-profit corporation. FLOGEN Stars Outreach (https://www.flogen.org), which is dedicated to achieving sustainability through science and technology. It incorporates summit plenary lectures from well-known speakers that address the link between scientific, technology and engineering domains in the pursuit of sustainable development, as well as specific science, technology and engineering symposia that feature technical presentations with the same goals in mind.
Based on the FLOGEN Sustainability Framework (https://flogen.org/pdf/sips16_524FS.pdf), following a long and rich tradition, the summit covers 3 sustainability pillars: (1) Science, Technology & Industry, (2) Governance & Management and (3) Education & Civil Society.
It attracts the participation of numerous Nobel Laureates and many Distinguished Guests. It features in average about 50 scientific and technology symposia covering various distinguished fields. Academics, Engineers, Managers, Directors, CEOs, Medical Doctors, Lawyers, Economists and Politicians are in attendance.
SIPS is held annually since 2003 in various countries around the world: https://www.flogen.org/?p=32#toop
July 2026
FLOGEN LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT ROBERT YUKSEL YILDIRIM TO DELIVER LEADERS TALK AT CHROMIUM 2026 493
Robert Yuksel Yildirim, BSc, MSc, CEO and President of YILDIRIM Group, and recipient of the FLOGEN 2017 Shechtman International Leadership Award, presented during the Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit (SIPS 2017) in Cancún, Mexico, in October 2017, is internationally recognized as one of the world's most influential leaders in the mining and metals industry.
As the founder of CoreX Mining & Metals, Mr. Yildirim continues to shape the future of the global chromium sector through strategic investments, innovation, sustainability, and industrial transformation. With decades of experience building one of the world's leading diversified industrial groups, he brings a unique perspective on the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the critical minerals industry.
At Chromium 2026, held in Paris, France, from November 10–12, 2026, Mr. Yildirim will deliver an exclusive Leaders Talk, sharing his vision for the future of chromium, global supply chains, sustainable mining, and the role of innovation in securing critical raw materials for future generations.
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to hear from one of the industry's most respected global executives and engage with a visionary whose leadership continues to influence the worldwide mining and metals sector.
Register today and join the world's leading chromium experts at Chromium 2026 in Paris!
As the founder of CoreX Mining & Metals, Mr. Yildirim continues to shape the future of the global chromium sector through strategic investments, innovation, sustainability, and industrial transformation. With decades of experience building one of the world's leading diversified industrial groups, he brings a unique perspective on the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the critical minerals industry.
At Chromium 2026, held in Paris, France, from November 10–12, 2026, Mr. Yildirim will deliver an exclusive Leaders Talk, sharing his vision for the future of chromium, global supply chains, sustainable mining, and the role of innovation in securing critical raw materials for future generations.
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to hear from one of the industry's most respected global executives and engage with a visionary whose leadership continues to influence the worldwide mining and metals sector.
Register today and join the world's leading chromium experts at Chromium 2026 in Paris!
