From graphene in a blender to flexible electronics: Prof. Jonathan Coleman awarded 2026 Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science
Posted on: 02 July 2026
Professor Jonathan Coleman FRS, Erasmus Smith’s Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy in Trinity’s School of Physics and a PI in the CRANN research centre, has won the 2026 Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science.
Awarded by the European Academy of Sciences (EurASc), these medals recognise exceptional scientific achievements, outstanding leadership, and transformative contributions to research and innovation across a broad range of disciplines.
They represent the Academy’s highest honours and celebrate individuals whose work has significantly advanced scientific knowledge while generating lasting impact on society, technology, and human progress.
Prof. Coleman has made transformative contributions to nanoscience and advanced materials research, establishing himself as one of Europe’s most influential scientists in the field of low-dimensional materials.
At Trinity, he has pioneered scalable liquid-phase exfoliation methods for producing graphene and other 2-D materials – work that fundamentally changed how these materials can be manufactured and applied at industrial scale. His research has bridged the gap between fundamental discovery and practical innovation, enabling advances in energy storage, composites, sensing technologies, and flexible electronics.
Prof. Coleman’s publications are among the most highly cited in nanomaterials science, reflecting both originality and enduring influence across multiple disciplines. Equally important has been his commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and mentoring the next generation of researchers, many of whom now hold leading positions throughout Europe and beyond.
Prof. Coleman said: “I am deeply honoured to receive the Blaise Pascal Medal from the European Academy of Sciences. This recognition reflects not only my own work but also the contributions of outstanding students, postdoctoral researchers, collaborators, and colleagues with whom I have had the privilege to work over many years. I am grateful for their creativity, dedication, and friendship, and I share this honour with them.”
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