ARMS WP1 leader honoured for his role in advancing the energy industry in Latvia
In a
remarkable celebration at the end of December 2023, Latvian scientists gathered
to receive the prestigious Annual Energy Awards, a joint initiative by JSC
Latvenergo and the Latvian Academy of Sciences. This event marked the
twenty-fifth consecutive year of honouring outstanding contributions and
accomplishments in the dynamic field of energy.
Dr. Gints Kučinskis, who leads ARMS WP1 and serves as the esteemed head of the Laboratory of Materials for Energy Harvesting and Storage at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL), has been honoured with the Annual Energy Award for Young Scientists. This recognition acknowledges his work "Research of cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries".
The awards ceremony recognised exceptional achievements and underscored Latvia's unwavering commitment to innovation and progress in the energy sector. The laureates, including Dr. Kučinskis, were applauded for their scientific endeavours, which pave the way for a sustainable and climate-neutral future for Latvia and beyond.
As the new year unfolded, Dr. Kučinskis continued to be a prominent figure in Latvia's scientific community. On January 8, he participated in the opening of the #ZinātneLatvijai2024 (Research Latvia 2024) calendar and exhibition in Riga, proudly standing as one of the faces of this year's calendar.
Initiated by the Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia, the calendar pays homage to scientists who exhibit passion and exceptional prowess in their respective fields. Minister of Education and Science Anda Čakša warmly welcomed participants at the event, emphasising the significance of their contributions.
The calendar unfolds the captivating stories of twelve personalities, each dedicated to addressing global challenges and everyday issues through their research. The featured areas of expertise range from heterogeneous single-chip systems and programming to innovative polymers, materials for lithium and sodium-ion batteries, satellite data, geographic information systems, molecular genetics, functional genomics, fluorine, supramolecular chemistry, sustainable land resource and landscape management, creative business, utilisation of sustainable materials in packaging, and wastewater monitoring and treatment.
Gints Kučinskis continues to inspire through his research, which significantly contributes to the ARMS project's goal of fostering a sustainable and resilient future.
Video in Latvian of Gints Kučinskis receiving the Annual Energy Award for Young Scientists
Promotional video of the #ResearchLatvia2024 calendar featuring Gints Kučinskis