Prof. Themis Prodromakis honoured in young scientist awards

Prof. Themis Prodromakis, Professor of Nanotechnology at the University of Southampton, has received prestigious recognition from the 2021 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK.

Prof. Prodromakis, Director of the Centre for Electronics Frontiers in the University’s Zepler Institute for Photonics and Nanoelectronics has been selected as a Finalist in the category of ‘Physical Sciences and Engineering’ and will receive £23,000.

This award recognises his contributions in devising new computer hardware to support the rapidly increasing computational demands of AI applications. His transformative technology is built upon an electronic component known as a Memristor, which simultaneously stores multiple datasets in a single component.

Prof. Prodromakis, who holds a Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies, said: "The invention of the transistor and integrated circuits have over the past seven decades transformed our world. Sustaining modern societal needs requires a fundamental re-think of electronics and Memristors promise to bring this change about. I am truly honoured that the contributions of my team and collaborators are recognised with this prestigious award."

Earlier this year, Prof. Prodromakis worked with PPS to discuss his appointment as the Chair of Emerging Technologies of the Royal Academy of Engineering, along with his research in developing Artificial Intelligence solutions and the usefulness of engaging with policymakers for this research. To watch this video click here.

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