HIGHLIGHTS
May 2026
FLOGEN AWARD RECIPIENTS ACHIEVE FURTHER RECOGNITION 480
Dr. Erik Muijsenberg is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of the University of Eindhoven from the Class of 1990. For the eight years following graduation, he was employed by TNO Glass group in Eindhoven focusing his efforts in furnace modeling and glass melt technology.
Dr. Erik Muijsenberg was honoured by FLOGEN with the 2023 Von Klitzing International Engineering Award at the Gala ceremony of FLOGEN's 2023 Sustainability through Science and Technology / Sustainability through Science and Technology / Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit (SIPS 2023) in Panama, in November 2023, a ceremony presided by Dr. Florian Kongoli, SIPS President.
Video of Award Ceremony:
FLOGEN SIPS 2023 Awards: Dr. Erik Muijsenberg, Mechanical Engineering graduate of the University of Eindhoven
Award Web site: https://www.flogen.org/?p=60&bio=2023_Erik_Muijsenberg
Following the footsteps of other FLOGEN award recipients who have subsequently achieved further recognition, Dr. Erik Muijsenberg has recently been further recognised through his official assumption of the presidency of the International Commission on Glass (ICG) during the meetings held in Lyon on 11–12 April.
In a ceremony reflecting the strong traditions and continuity of leadership within the global glass science community, the presidential badge was presented by former ICG President Reinhard Conradt, as Dr. Muijsenberg formally succeeded Hiroyuki Inoue.
This prestigious appointment further highlights Dr. Muijsenberg’s distinguished contributions to glass science, innovation, and international collaboration, while reinforcing the global impact and continued excellence associated with FLOGEN award recipients.
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 (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. Erik Muijsenberg was honoured by FLOGEN with the 2023 Von Klitzing International Engineering Award at the Gala ceremony of FLOGEN's 2023 Sustainability through Science and Technology / Sustainability through Science and Technology / Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit (SIPS 2023) in Panama, in November 2023, a ceremony presided by Dr. Florian Kongoli, SIPS President.
Video of Award Ceremony:
FLOGEN SIPS 2023 Awards: Dr. Erik Muijsenberg, Mechanical Engineering graduate of the University of Eindhoven
Award Web site: https://www.flogen.org/?p=60&bio=2023_Erik_Muijsenberg
Following the footsteps of other FLOGEN award recipients who have subsequently achieved further recognition, Dr. Erik Muijsenberg has recently been further recognised through his official assumption of the presidency of the International Commission on Glass (ICG) during the meetings held in Lyon on 11–12 April.
In a ceremony reflecting the strong traditions and continuity of leadership within the global glass science community, the presidential badge was presented by former ICG President Reinhard Conradt, as Dr. Muijsenberg formally succeeded Hiroyuki Inoue.
This prestigious appointment further highlights Dr. Muijsenberg’s distinguished contributions to glass science, innovation, and international collaboration, while reinforcing the global impact and continued excellence associated with FLOGEN award recipients.
Dr. Erik Muijsenberg receives the presidential badge from former ICG President Reinhard Conradt as he officially assumes the role of ICG President.
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 (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
May 2026
FLOGEN AWARD RECIPIENTS ACHIEVE FURTHER RECOGNITION 479
Dr. Mercouri Kanatzidis is a distinguished figure in the field of chemistry and materials science, holding a Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professorship in Chemistry and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University. Additionally, he serves as a Senior Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory.
Dr. Mercouri Kanatzidis was honoured by FLOGEN with the prestigious 2024 Stoddart International Scientific Award at the at the Gala ceremony of FLOGEN's 2024 Sustainability through Science and Technology / Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit (SIPS 2024) in Crete, Greece, October 2024 a ceremony presided by Dr. Florian Kongoli, SIPS President.
Video of Award Ceremony:
Following the footsteps of other FLOGEN award recipients who have subsequently achieved further recognition, Dr. Mercouri Kanatzidis has recently been further recognised for his exceptional contributions to materials science and chemistry, as highlighted by the Northwestern University Department of Chemistry.
A special issue of Chemistry of Materials, titled “Honoring the Outstanding Contributions of Mercouri Kanatzidis to Chemistry of Materials,” has been published in his honor, celebrating his remarkable career spanning over four decades.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kanatzidis has made pioneering contributions to solid-state and structural chemistry, as well as to the synthesis, design, and discovery of advanced materials. His influence extends beyond research, having trained and inspired generations of scientists across academia, industry, and national laboratories.
This recognition underscores his outstanding scientific achievements and his lasting impact on the field of materials chemistry, as well as his significant contributions to the American Chemical Society and its journal Chemistry of Materials.
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. Mercouri Kanatzidis was honoured by FLOGEN with the prestigious 2024 Stoddart International Scientific Award at the at the Gala ceremony of FLOGEN's 2024 Sustainability through Science and Technology / Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit (SIPS 2024) in Crete, Greece, October 2024 a ceremony presided by Dr. Florian Kongoli, SIPS President.
Video of Award Ceremony:
Prof. Mercouri G Kanatzidis Winner of Stoddart International Scientific Solid State Chemistry Award
Following the footsteps of other FLOGEN award recipients who have subsequently achieved further recognition, Dr. Mercouri Kanatzidis has recently been further recognised for his exceptional contributions to materials science and chemistry, as highlighted by the Northwestern University Department of Chemistry.
A special issue of Chemistry of Materials, titled “Honoring the Outstanding Contributions of Mercouri Kanatzidis to Chemistry of Materials,” has been published in his honor, celebrating his remarkable career spanning over four decades.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kanatzidis has made pioneering contributions to solid-state and structural chemistry, as well as to the synthesis, design, and discovery of advanced materials. His influence extends beyond research, having trained and inspired generations of scientists across academia, industry, and national laboratories.
This recognition underscores his outstanding scientific achievements and his lasting impact on the field of materials chemistry, as well as his significant contributions to the American Chemical Society and its journal Chemistry of Materials.
Dr. Mercouri Kanatzidis, Northwestern University, Department of Chemistry
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