Please join AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh and Science Editor-in-Chief Holden Thorp to celebrate three distinguished scientists for their integral role in facilitating a global surge of renewable energy technology in 2025.
Our three honorees are Charlie Gay (United States), Li Junfeng (China), and Hans Joseph-Fell (Germany).
Former Secretary of Energy Steve Chu will deliver remarks, followed by a fireside chat led by Theresa Maldonado, Vice President for Research & Innovation at the University of California, on the future of renewable energy.
Established in 2022, the Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award honors up to three individuals whose work best underpins the Science Breakthrough of the Year. Our deep gratitude goes to Dr. Bhaumik for his vision and generosity that make this significant award recognizing scientific excellence possible.
