The KNCV Gouden Medaille is the most important award in the Netherlands for researchers who have done groundbreaking work in the chemistry profession in the broadest sense of the word. The prize is awarded to researchers aged younger than 40, not only to honour their accomplishments but also to predict future chemical triumphs. The KNCV has awarded the Gouden Medaille to top talents in chemistry in the Netherlands since 1965.
Winner 2025
Prof. Bruno Ehrler, head of the Hybrid Solar Cells group at the AMOLF research institute in Amsterdam and professor at the University of Groningen, is the winner of the KNCV Gold Medal 2025. The jury praised his research into new materials for solar cells, which combines fundamental science with a clear eye for applications.
