Each year, the Journal of Materials Chemistry A, B, and C highlight outstanding materials chemists who are in the early stages of their independent careers though special collections of work published in the journals. Each researcher recognized was recommended by experts in their fields as carrying out work with the potential to influence future directions in materials chemistry with applications in (A) energy and sustainability, (B) biology and medicine, and (C) optical, magnetic, and electronic devices.

Click the links below to meet each of these remarkable scientists by reading their profiles, and to read their high-quality research:

We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2023 Emerging Investigator Lectureships for Analyst and JAAS (Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectroscopy). Read below for more information:

2023 Analyst Emerging Investigator Lectureship

The Analyst Emerging Investigator Lectureship is awared annually and recognizes early career researchers, typically within 10 years of earning their PhD, who have made a significant contribution to analytical chemistry in their independent academic career.

The winner will receive the opportunity to present a lecture at a leading international meeting, with a contribution of up to £2,000 to cover associated travel and accommodation costs.

The Lectureship will be selected by the Analyst Editoral Board from a shortlist of nominees. Candidates must have completed their PhD, have published in Analyst in the past 3 years, actively be working in a research area within the scope of Analyst, and be at an early stage of their independent career.

To learn more about the Lectureship, read about previous winners, and see how you can nominate an outstanding early career researcher before 15 September, see the website for more information.

2023 JAAS Emerging Investigator Lectureship

The JAAS Emerging Investigator Lectureship is awared annually and recognizes early career researchers, typically within 10 years of earning their PhD, who have made a significant contribution to the area of atomic spectroscopy in their independent academic career.

The winner will receive the opportunity to present a lecture at a leading international meeting, with a contribution of up to £2,000 to cover associated travel and accommodation costs. They will also receive free RSC membership for one year.

The Lectureship will be selected by the JAAS Editoral Board from a shortlist of nominees. Candidates must have completed their PhD, have previously published in JAAS, actively be working in a research area within the scope of JAAS, and be at an early stage of their independent career.

To learn more about the Lectureship, read about previous winners, and see how you can nominate an outstanding early career researcher before 15 October, see the webiste for more information.