The Royal Society of Chemistry Inspirational Committee Award recognises Dr Han Wu, Research Laboratories Manager at UCL Chemical Engineering and the Particle Characterisation Group for their inclusive programme at FORGE 2024, engaging technicians globally.
Han played a pivotal role in organising FORGE 2024, leading a passionate and skilled team to bring together over 100 attendees. including technicians, students, early career researchers, academics, and industry professionals. She helped create a platform that highlighted the vital contributions of research technicians and fostered collaboration with leading instrument manufacturers, bridging research and real-world applications.
Han said,
" I’m honoured to receive the RSC Inspirational Committee Award. Organising Forge in a passionate and highly skilled team was a rewarding experience - bringing together over 100 global attendees including technicians, students, early career researchers, academics, and industry professionals. I’m especially proud that Forge recognised the vital contributions of research technicians and featured leading instrument manufacturers, helping bridge research and real-world application. Volunteering with the RSC has been an incredible opportunity to grow, connect, and contribute to a more inclusive scientific community"
Furthermore, Han was recently honoured with two awards at the UCL Technical Staff Showcase 2025, held from 25-26 June:
- Best Technical Professional of the Year Award – Leadership - UCL Techs EDI Committee
- Best Technical Professional of the Year Award – Enterprise & External Engagement
Han is one of six core members of the UCL Techs EDI Committee, alongside Katie-Jo Thorpe, Vijayalakshmi Krishnan, Lorella Rossi, Sarah Wolferstan, and Tom Carson.
The Department congratulates Han on her exceptional achievements.
Links
- Dr Han Wu - UCL Profile
- Royal Society of Chemistry 2025 prize winners
- UCL researchers honoured by the Royal Society of Chemistry
- UCL Shines at Forge Conference 2024
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