Congratulations to Sam van Gele on Winning the Inflection Award!

We’re happy to announce that Sam van Gele, a PhD candidate in Prof. Bettina Lotsch’s Nanochemistry Department, has been honored with a 2025 Inflection Award for his outstanding work on Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) for electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction. Sam’s research shows remarkable promise for transforming CO₂ emissions into valuable products and fuels—a key step toward a more sustainable future.

Sam recently attended the Inflection Award Ceremony in Paris, where he participated in two days of talks, workshops, and a prestigious gala dinner alongside other awardees and climate tech leaders. We couldn’t be prouder of Sam’s dedication, and we look forward to following his continued impact on energy and environmental solutions.

Congratulations, Sam, on this well-deserved recognition!