The contest of the Latvian Academy of Sciences (LAS) for the most significant scientific achievements in Latvia in 2023, drew 49 applications: 17 – in natural sciences, medical and health sciences, 14 – in material and engineering sciences, 14 – in humanities, arts and social sciences and 4 – in agricultural and forestry sciences. LAS has named ten winning projects, which represent the main fields of science, and including the research projects conducted by the University of Latvia scientists.
“This year, the scientific and applied research winners are ten project implementers. Most of the research teams that have become 2023 laureates are led by representatives of the Latvian Academy of Sciences – it is especially noteworthy, since it attests to the high qualifications and excellent performance of the members of the Latvian Academy of Sciences,” says Ivars Kalviņš, president of the Latvian Academy of Sciences.
Among the most significant achievements in theoretical science is the study of the Institute of Solid State Physics of the University of Latvia “Computer modelling of perovskite nanoparticles for efficient hydrogen production” authored by LAS Academician Jevgēņijs Kotomins, Dr. rer. nat. Jurijs Mastrikovs, Dr. phys. Leonīds Rusevičs, Maksims Sokolovs, Dr. rer. nat. Guntars Zejnieks. International cooperation has resulted in development of new efficient nanomaterials with a great industrial potential. The research results have been published in high-ranking Open Access international journals.
