Four CEA researchers have been honored by the French Academy of Sciences in its 2025 awards. The distinctions, announced on October 28, recognize achievements across chemistry, physics, and astrophysics.
Thomas Zemb, a senior advisor at the CEA and founding director of the Institute for Separation Chemistry in Marcoule (ICSM), received the Academy’s Medal in Chemistry. This award highlights his pioneering work in separation chemistry and soft matter.
Three other scientists received separate Academy prizes. Bernard Dieny of the CEA-Irig institute was recognized for his research in nanomagnetism and spintronics. Pierre-Olivier Lagage from CEA-Irfu was honored for his contributions to astrophysics, particularly in infrared instrumentation and space observations. Hubert Saleur of the Institute of Theoretical Physics (IPhT) was awarded for his work in theoretical condensed matter and statistical physics.
These awards underscore the CEA’s continued leadership in fundamental and applied research across multiple scientific disciplines.