Professor Silvia Giordani Recognised with 2026 President’s Awards for Research

The 2026 President’s Awards for Research were presented at a ceremony in the Helix Theatre on DCU’s Glasnevin campus on Thursday, 30 April. The awards recognise individuals and teams who consistently demonstrate excellence in research and make significant contributions to the university community and to addressing global challenges.

The Giordani Group warmly congratulates Prof. Silvia Giordani on receiving the Academic Staff Award in recognition of her internationally acclaimed research in materials chemistry.

For more than twenty years, Prof. Giordani has made outstanding contributions to the field, leading interdisciplinary collaborations between Ireland and Italy, advancing innovation in carbon nanomaterials, and fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive research environment.

Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Giordani said:

“I accept this award with humility and with a strong sense that it reflects not only individual effort, but shared work. My professional journey has been shaped by curiosity, international collaboration, and the belief that science and research can genuinely improve lives. Over the years, my work has taken me from Italy to the US and then to Ireland, where I have had the privilege of building research projects, mentoring students, and working alongside colleagues and collaborators who care deeply about excellence and impact.”

Prof Giordani’s recognition was also highlighted on the DCU and DCU Faculty of Science and Health webpages.

Read more about the ceremony here.