Ishwari Suhas Wale CMAC , University of Strathclyde “I’m truly honoured to receive this recognition! The topic of punch sticking may appear simple, but it poses a significant industrial challenge. I’m really glad that my presentation helped highlight its importance and the depth of my research. This award has encouraged me to continue exploring this area with even greater enthusiasm now and It reminds me that even the smallest problems, when understood deeply, can make a big difference.” Yi Qin University of Oxford “I am deeply proud and grateful to receive this award. The early years of my DPhil were full of frustration and uncertainty. Sonochemistry and bubble dynamics are chaotic by nature, and I struggled to find any regular patterns. Everything changed when I began using SAXS. For the first time, I could actually demonstrate how materials evolved during the reaction. That insight enabled me to piece together the puzzle and eventually discover a key principle behind the process. This award means a lot to me. It came at a time when I was uncertain about my research and even about my future in academia. I often felt lost because the reaction mechanisms in sonochemistry were still not clear. But this recognition has given me new confidence and motivation. It makes me believe that I can keep going and hopefully apply for a good postdoctoral position to continue exploring this fascinating field.” Iswar Raja Vasugi Aston University “Receiving this award has been an incredibly meaningful and motivating experience. Securing 3rd place in the ECR oral presentation, delivered in front of ISO panel members, industry representatives, and professionals from across the country, was both an honour and a valuable learning opportunity. Presenting on metalline powder characteristics in such a distinguished forum allowed me to showcase our team’s technical work on a national platform. This recognition not only boosts my confidence as a researcher but also brings credit to my supervisor and the technical team. It has strengthened my academic profile, expanded my professional network, and motivated me to pursue further research opportunities with even greater enthusiasm.” Jack Grogan University of Birmingham “I am honoured to receive the Best Early Career Researcher Award for my presentation on the effect of vessel friction on the performance of resonant acoustic mixing. Presenting my work was a valuable opportunity, and receiving this award reinforces my enthusiasm for research and motivates me to continue advancing in this field.” Dr Jie Liu University of Warwick “I am deeply honoured to receive this award, which highlights the significance of my work and its contribution to the research field related to my expertise. This recognition not only validates my research efforts but also enhances my professional development as a research technical professional. It motivates me to continue pursuing impactful research and to share knowledge that can benefit the wider scientific community.” John Ddungu Malvern Panalytical “It’s a great honour to receive this award! Being given the opportunity to present in a conference with such inspiring work on show was already a brilliant feeling, and so this truly feels like a big achievement. Sharing my knowledge on particle characterisation technologies is something I enjoy doing in my regular work, but to engage well with established experts in the field is extremely validating. Through this award, and seeing the other great presentations, especially from other early career researchers, I can see a bright future ahead for the particle characterisation field!”
