For his highly original work on the manipulation of light and other waves using structured materials such as photonic crystals and metamaterials.

For unravelling the molecular mechanisms underlying sperm maturation, and for her important studies on epithelial cell functions in health and diseases.

For his innovative research on materials for energy-efficient fuel cells and electrocapacitors, which helps to tackle our pressing environmental problems.

For discovering the regulation and functions of genes essential for embryonic development, and for her leading roles in major research initiatives in the region.

For his scheduling research that addresses resources allocation issues and enhances efficiency of modern manufacturing systems.

For gaining mechanistic insights into the intriguing phenomenon of turbulent drag reduction by polymer additions, and for her contributions to the study of turbulent convection.

For discovering the previously unsuspected function of secretin in the nervous system and for characterizing new factors modulating growth hormone release.

For modelling the effects of plastic deformation on the texture and microstructure of metals and alloys, and for further developing the theories underlying these effects.

For his contributions to the statistical theories and methods underlying forensic DNA analyses, and for creating important computational tools for this research area.

For the mathematical and scientific breakthroughs he has made in control theory, a critical component of modern engineering.

For her discoveries of many key molecular signals and mechanisms underlying neuronal development, survival and functions, which have revolutionised neuroscience research.

For her research on compound semiconductor materials and devices, and for developing innovative technologies for the production of energy-efficient electronics.

For revolutionising the methods for fabricating a variety of materials with enormous industrial potential, including nanowires and superhard coatings.

For designing efficient infrastructure for telecommunications networks, and for furthering the theories underlying various network protocols.

For inventing statistical tools for non-linear time series analysis, with important applications in the study of economics and financial risks.

For creating advanced computational tools for modelling the structures of engineering constructions as well as biological systems.

For identifying key principles underlying various networks, and for designing efficient mechanisms for network security and system optimization.

For unraveling the molecular genetic bases of cancers, and for identifying and mapping key tumor suppressor genes involved in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

For his pioneering work on calcium imagining in living cells, that has advanced our knowledge on the key roles of calcium signalling during embryonic development.

For his contribution to theoretical condensed matter physics, in particular the application of quantum field theory to condensed matter systems.

For his interdisciplinary research on nanomechanics with special attention to biomedical applications and physical phenomena in engineering materials.

For his work on the molecular basis of cell cycle control in normal and cancer cells that has important implications in cancer treatment.

For his novel methods for the synthesis of organic molecules, which are important for the advancement of the field of synthetic organic chemistry.

For his innovative work on CAD/CAM technologies leading to new prototyping techniques with industrial and manufacturing applications.

For his vigorous research into the world’s smallest single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and the novel properties of nanostructured semiconductors and metals.

For his contribution to the field of surface physics in particular the methodologies for electron diffraction and holographic application.

For his rigorous mathematical analysis of a number of important questions of physical systems and applied practical purposes.

For his outstanding work on the synthesis and study of both naturally and non-naturally occurring molecules.

For his original and substantial contributions to the photonics community leading towards a wide range of industrial applications.

For his expertise on the delineation of the mechanisms of cell signaling that provides an important framework for the creation of novel tools for drug discovery.

For developing non-invasive imaging technologies that enable us to see our cellular machinery in action.

For his study of the geometric effects in Turbulent Rayleigh-Benard Convection that sheds new lights on diverse set of scientific and engineering fields.

For his research on the aerodynamics and performance of large civil engineering structures with important safety and environmental aspects.

For her distinguished research on the molecular design and development of new metal-based materials for light emitting diodes with significant industrial importance.

For his remarkable accomplishments in solving long-standing mathematical problems in hyperbolic conservation laws and the Boltzmann equation.

For his work on information theory and performance analysis methodologies that are vital for the development of electronic communications.

For his significant work on the mechanism of regulatory proteins that is crucial to the treatment of neuronal degenerative diseases including stroke and Alzheimer's disease.

For his many accomplishments in the field of energy engineering with specific focus on fuel cells, multiscale multiphase heat and mass transport, and computational modeling.

For his translational research that advances our knowledge of liver diseases and improves clinical practices.

For her research on the genetics and epigenetics mechanisms underlying cancers, which bears huge clinical importance.

For his groundbreaking discovery of fetal cell-free DNA in maternal circulation, and for developing innovative prenatal diagnosis technologies.

For defining the etiological role of a novel coronavirus in SARS and his important work on the pathology of human respiratory viruses include H5N1 avian influenza.

For his notable contributions in the field of gastroenterology including proving the relationship between Heliobacter pylori and peptic ulcer disease, and the development of significant pioneering treatments.

For her research on clinical gerontology leading to better understanding of mortality, morbidity and the ageing process, improved nutritional approaches.