WINNERS 2009
The New Frontiers in Hydrocarbons award has been assigned "ex aequo" to Alan G. Marshall(USA) and Tony Settari(Canada). It is awarded for research into cutting-edge technology and innovation for the exploration, advanced recovery, development, refining, transportation and distribution of oil and natural gas.
The Renewable and Non-Conventional Energy award has been assigned to Martin Green. It is presented for advanced R&D results in renewable and non-conventional energy sources.
The Protection of the Environment award has been awarded to Gérard Férey. It is presented for outstanding research and innovation in areas concerning the environmental impact of human activities, specifically protection and restoration of the environment, with a special focus on research and innovative technologies to eliminate local pollutants and CO2 and improve environmental conditions.
The two Research Debut awards, given to young scholars to promote research in Italy, have been assigned to Alberto Cuoci and Loredana De Rogatis. They cover the same areas as the three international awards: research and technological innovation in hydrocarbons, renewable and non-conventional energy, protection and restoration of the environment.
