Sandia researcher Hongyou Fan was awarded the prestigious 2024 Materials Research Society (MRS) Medal, recognizing his innovative approach to synthesizing nanomaterials using pressure instead of traditional chemical solutions. The MRS Medal is the society’s highest accolade, celebrating significant advances expected to greatly impact progress in materials science. His work is described as “pioneering pressure induced nanomaterial synthesis and characterization for materials exploration and discovery.” In a Sandia news article, Fan emphasizes the importance of tackling significant challenges. “Identify problems that matter,” he said. “Look for gaps in existing knowledge that haven’t been addressed yet.”
August 13, 2025