CHICAGO, IL – The Bayer Foundation has named Dr. Anna Wuttig, the Neubauer Family Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Chicago, as the recipient of its Early Excellence in Science Award in the Chemistry category. The award celebrates young, international researchers who are pioneering their respective fields, recognizing Dr. Wuttig for her innovative work “advancing electrocatalysis for energy storage and conversion, and medicinal chemistry.”
Dr. Wuttig's lab specializes in catalytic reactions powered by electricity that transform underutilized materials into high-value products across the chemical value chain. This highly interdisciplinary work develops new concepts that integrate physical and synthetic inorganic and organic chemistry to precisely target the sites where catalysis occurs, particularly within the complex, dynamic electrified interface. "It is an immense honor recognizing students and postdocs who have contributed to my group and our group’s vision,” said Wuttig.
About the Bayer Foundation Early Excellence in Science Award
The Bayer Foundation Early Excellence in Science Award is an international prize recognizing outstanding early career scientists who are pioneering new fields. Presented annually in the four distinct categories of Biology, Chemistry, Data Science, and Medical Science, the award celebrates innovative research that addresses global challenges and advances scientific knowledge worldwide.
About the Bayer Foundation
The Bayer Foundation is an independent institution dedicated to advancing research and innovation in science and medicine to solve global challenges. Through its programs, including the Early Excellence in Science Award, the Foundation supports international early career scientists who are pioneering their fields across the four key areas of Biology, Chemistry, Data Science, and Medical Science.
About the University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a leading private research university that fuels vigorous inquiry and a profound commitment to the advancement of knowledge. Founded in 1890, the University maintains a distinguished faculty, including pioneers in chemistry and other sciences, dedicated to solving complex problems and cultivating breakthrough discoveries through its rigorous, interdisciplinary approach to research and education.