L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Award for Claudia Felser
Claudia Felser, Director and Scientific Member at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids in Dresden, has been named the European Laureate of the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards.
She is honored for her pioneering work on topological quantum materials and novel magnetic compounds, which have promising applications in green energy and data technologies. Her research bridges fundamental science and practical innovation, and has led to the emergence of the field of “topological quantum chemistry.”
“Science has always been a driving force for progress. It can help protect our societies, strengthen democracy, and ensure a livable future for generations.” — Claudia Felser
A passionate advocate for diversity in science, Professor Felser is Vice President of the Max Planck Society and founder of the NAT School Lab initiative, which fosters scientific curiosity in young students, especially girls. Her commitment to education and equity continues to inspire a new generation of scientists.
Photos from the Ceremony on 12th of June, 2025
Professor Barbara Finlayson-Pitts (North America),
Professor Claudia Felser (Europe),
Professor María Teresa Dova (Latin America and the Caribbean),
Professor Priscilla Baker (Africa and Arab States) (f.l.t.r.),
missing: Professor Xiaoyun Wang (Asia and the Pacific)
Prof. Dr Claudia Felser together with Artur Avila (Jury President), Audrey Azoulay (Director-General of UNESCO) and Jean Paul Agon (President of the Fondation L’ORÉAL).
The medal in Prof. Felser's hands.
